western format but with a more blood. Not gory, though. Barely rated R but still R. This first episode set up several storylines in different locations, hence the lack of character development. Seemed like they were trying to do a little too much. I liked it and I'm looking forward to the next one but I'm not running around recommending it. I'm not a huge western fan, though. Closest I can compare it to is Lonesome Dove.