'Longmire' is revived by Netflix after A&E cancels it

BEVERLY HILLS , Calif., Nov. 19 (UPI) -- Netflix says it has ordered a fourth season of the contemporary crime thriller Longmire from Warner Horizon Television.

Ten new episodes of the Wyoming-set series will premiere exclusively on the streaming service in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand next year.

Starring Robert Taylor, Bailey Chase, Katee Sackhoff, Lou Diamond Phillips, Cassidy Freeman and Adam Bartley, the show was canceled by A&E last summer after three seasons.

"When Warner Horizon Television came to us with the idea for a new season of Longmire, we were intrigued because the series is so unique, and consistently great. We are thrilled to help continue Walt Longmire’'s story for his large and passionate following," Cindy Holland, vice president of original content at Netflix, said in a statement Wednesday.

Season 4 of Longmire picks up moments after Season 3's finale.

"Walt Longmire, having found out who was behind the murder of his wife, succumbs to his darker impulses and takes off in pursuit of the killer with murder on his mind," a synopsis said. "Meanwhile, Branch Connally, the deputy who Walt fired for erratic, violent behavior, believes he has already figured out who the real culprit is. But during his confrontation with this suspected killer, a gun goes off. Now the audience will finally learn what happened, and whether Walt can be stopped before he makes a fatal choice."