Hired by local robber barons, Harvard Law Graduate Brisco County, Jr. searches for the members of the infamous John Bly gang, the same men who killed his father, a famous marshal and western legend. Accompanied by his one-time rival and fellow bounty hunter Lord Bowler, Brisco rides through the West trying to bring his father's killers to justice. Along the way, he encounters mysterious golden orbs with strange abilities and colorful characters who help or hinder his mission as he hunts down the Bly gang one by one. A bounty hunter rides the Old West, fighting bad guys, many with futuristic-type gadgets. This was a good TV series; not great but rather original. Some commentators stated that it copied a great deal from the 60's western TV series "The Wild, Wild West" and though there definitely was some influence there I do not believe it was as much as some would think. A "true" Old West TV series; in an authentic Old West setting would probably not last very long nowadays as it would be perceived as too dull. Hence, the futuristic (for that time period) fixtures. <br/><br/>The most descriptive comment concerning this series came from a Radio DJ on a morning show during the time this series was on it's original run. Some group or society had labeled "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." as the most violent show on TV. Which, to anybody who ever saw it, was patently absurd. The DJ put it properly, after he stopped laughing about the violence statement, as he doubted the show could be too violent as "it doesn't even have a plot!" And, it really never did. Still nice to see an episode after all these years, though. I just watched Brisco County Jr. (for free) online. It is one of many entire series available for viewing at: http://television.aol.com/in2tv<br/><br/>I don't know how long they will be there so get 'em while they're hot!<br/><br/>Actually I had missed the series when it was on originally. I was told to watch for it and when I found reference to this new site, it was included.<br/><br/>It does seem to meet or exceed my expectations. It was made with tongue firmly planted in cheek. There are plenty of anachronisms and topical references that really make for enjoyable viewing. I'm sure many people were introduced to the excitement of Bruce and his heroic persona through this fine, if short-lived series.
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