Jeanne Cooper . Starts off as a basic bad-guy-arrives-in-town story, and gets deeper and darker as it goes on. The highpoint is undoubtedly a conversation between McCord and his friend about reputation and respect. For this hero and this show it’s all about being judged for what you do, as opposed to what people say about you. McCord’s a complex guy because, as we saw in the first episode, he could clear his name if he chose to. After this scene, which occurs fairly early on, the story becomes a murder story, and a lot of screen-time is spend reflecting on the dishonourable behaviour of various townsfolk. The tale tracks to conclusion as expected, with some quick-draw action at the climax and the tone remains suitably grim. 7/10
