I disagree with the other reviewers here (rubber snake aside) As noted this was a very early episode in the series and helped to initiate the bond between father and son, at least to a young viewer. There was one funny line when Lucas dramatically states "Yes Micah, it would be a real welcome to know what the man looks like who wants to kill me "...Uh that would be about half the men in the territory of New Mexico.
Anyhow the second half of the show had me on the edge of my seat as Lucas struggles to free himself from the ropes holding him to the wagon wheel while Judge Burton rides merrily off to kill Mark. I think that was the crux of this episode. To show that the best way to hurt Lucas McCain was by harming his son.. The scene at the end was exciting to me at least as Lucas attacks the judge with a rage rarely seen on Television at that time. Yes the show did end a bit abruptly but it left a lasting impression.
Anyhow the second half of the show had me on the edge of my seat as Lucas struggles to free himself from the ropes holding him to the wagon wheel while Judge Burton rides merrily off to kill Mark. I think that was the crux of this episode. To show that the best way to hurt Lucas McCain was by harming his son.. The scene at the end was exciting to me at least as Lucas attacks the judge with a rage rarely seen on Television at that time. Yes the show did end a bit abruptly but it left a lasting impression.
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