I am often put off by Pilots but this one gave us a look into the main character without revealing too much. We also get to see the subordinate figures that will revolve around Longmire as he does his work. The plot is a safe one that allows us to see who the antagonists are and to show us the baggage that our hero is going to have to overcome, particularly the death of his wife. We are also introduced to a hostile (to the Whites) Native American population.