not a larry mcmurty masterpiece but it stand on it own a a good western and any of the lonesome dove do . who ever take on the role of woodrow call and do a great portrayal in their own style . it also easy to see that they be look to use this a a step stone to the t. v series ( both version of it ) and that the writer know how to keep the flavor alive william peterson be awesome in this and the geeky c. s. i guy be not the character he play in this this guy can do it all it seemsit deserve to be enjoy by those who enjoy westerns4out5 star .