The episode treats Jeremiah Johnson as a gorgeous, unusually meditative mountain-man Western that becomes unexpectedly dark in its final act. The hosts admire the scenery, Redford's performance, the voiceover, the music, and the movie's old-fashioned epic feel, while also discussing its Vietnam-era disillusionment subtext and the way it has endured as a rewatchable comfort movie.
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criticalThe Crow peopleBill Simmons: The hosts describe them as antagonists in the revenge section and discuss the film's killings of Crow warriors. About 32 min
favorableSwanBill Simmons: Presented as a key emotional center of the movie and the source of Jeremiah's temporary family life. About 24 min
neutralBoyBill Simmons: Discussed mostly as the silent child in Jeremiah's makeshift family, a running joke in the episode. About 24 min
neutralCalebBill Simmons: Mentioned as the boy's name and used in a joking comparison to a family situation. About 24 min
favorableDelgueBill Simmons: Seen as an eccentric, funny frontier character who brings energy and violence to the film. About 24 min
favorableBear ClawBill Simmons: Talked about as a strong, odd frontier character with memorable speech and hunting lore. About 48 min
favorableHatchet JackBill Simmons: Praised via his letter as a charmingly rough, funny character who bequeaths the rifle. About 16 min
favorablePaints His Shirt RedBill Simmons: Highlighted as the chief who ultimately represents peace, legend, and closure at the end. About 32 min
favorableChief Paints His Shirt RedBill Simmons: Referenced as the final figure who appears to reconcile with Jeremiah in the ending. About 32 min
neutralTonya TuckerBill Simmons: Mentioned as a later-recognizable child actor in the film. About 1:28 · medium confidence
neutralWill GeerBill Simmons: Mentioned as an actor whose career includes this film and later The Waltons. About 1:36 · medium confidence
