The Virginian is a classic Western with good values, great characters, and intriguing plots. Set in the very-late 1800s, the show revolves around the people of Shiloh Ranch and (best fictional town ever) Medicine Bow, WY. "The Virginian" is the anonymous but hardworking foreman of Shiloh Ranch. There's a splendid diversity of plots and settings; at the same time, the "world" of The Virginian is recognizable, in a good way. The landscape and town are familiar, like places you really could (and want to) visit.
Before we discovered this show, some of my family members had already watched other Westerns--lots of the old, pre-Eastwood classics. (I feel like a bad person for saying it, but I really don't like watching John Wayne, and Gunsmoke gets horribly repetitive...) When my dad got The Virginian Season 3 from the library--the only season they had on the shelf--I expected it to be boring. Plus, starting with Season 3 won't work, right? Wrong. My favorite character doesn't show up until S3 (hint: episode 1). XD
My family and I have watched The Virginian S1-5 out of chronological order (which is no big deal), and we're hoping the library will have S6 soon. This is one of the few TV shows that is popular with the whole family. And it increased my interest in the Western genre, so even if it doesn't sound like your thing, you should give it a try!
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