"dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996) • Top-Rated

of the 1996 miniseries Dead Man's Walk —the first prequel in the Lonesome Dove saga—focuses on the disastrous "Santa Fe Expedition." Episode Summary

The leader whose hubris leads the expedition into ruin.

An experienced scout who provides much-needed wisdom to the young Rangers. Historical Context "Dead Man's Walk" Episode #1.2(1996)

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.

As they near their destination, the weakened survivors are captured by Mexican forces under General Salazar, rather than being welcomed as liberators. Key Characters & Cast of the 1996 miniseries Dead Man's Walk —the

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.

The expedition is ravaged by massive dust storms and prairie fires that decimate their supplies and livestock. Production Details Director: Yves Simoneau

The episode follows their trek across the Llano Estacado ("Staked Plains"), where they face a relentless series of catastrophes: