"dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996) Instant
An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to the young Rangers. Historical Context
The episode follows their trek across the Llano Estacado ("Staked Plains"), where they face a relentless series of catastrophes: "Dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996)
After surviving their first encounter with Buffalo Hump, young Woodrow Call and Augustus McCrae join a military expedition led by . The group’s ambitious goal is to annex Santa Fe for the Texas Republic, but they are ill-prepared for the brutal environment and enemy forces. An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to
The episode is loosely based on the real-life , which similarly ended in disaster, capture, and a forced march known as the "Dead Man's Walk" (Jornada del Muerto). Production Details Director: Yves Simoneau. The episode is loosely based on the real-life
Larry McMurtry and Diana Ossana (adapted from McMurtry's novel). Original Air Date: May 13, 1996. Dead Man's Walk (TV Mini Series 1996) - Episode list - IMDb
The Comanche war chief who remains a haunting, deadly presence.
They are constantly harassed and picked off by Comanche warriors, led by the formidable Buffalo Hump.
