Enforcing his own brand of justice, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed, quiet law-man haunted by his past, returns to his native town to see that justice is served to those in need.Enforcing his own brand of justice, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed, quiet law-man haunted by his past, returns to his native town to see that justice is served to those in need.Enforcing his own brand of justice, U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, a strong-willed, quiet law-man haunted by his past, returns to his native town to see that justice is served to those in need.
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys
- 14 wins & 86 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Justified' is acclaimed for its unique mix of crime drama, western themes, and dark humor. Timothy Olyphant's Raylan Givens is lauded for authenticity and charm. Walton Goggins' Boyd Crowder adds depth. The Harlan County setting provides a distinctive contrast to urban crime dramas. Critics praise witty dialogue, strong cast, and balance of serious themes with levity. Some note plot inconsistencies and convenient coincidences. Despite this, 'Justified' is celebrated for its engaging storytelling and character development.
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Awesome
A fantastic show. Walton Goggins as Boyd Fowler, one of the best TV characters in awhile. Thankfully it didn't overstay its welcome and ended at the right time. Great characters and acting all around, with great arcs. Underrated show
One Smooth Ride
Justified is another fine entry into FX's stable of shows. As a fan of both crime fiction & serialized television, this has been on my radar for some time. First, the story is wonderfully structured & grounded in reality (It helps when you shoot on location & cast actors that actually feel like they belong there) The U.S. Marshalls & their multiple duties have always been a great source for story-telling, and this is no different. Second, the cast is perfect for this type of slow-burn law enforcement story. Timothy Olyphant once again nails the 'cowboy' role we've seen him in before(Deadwood, The Crazies). He runs the risk of being type-cast; but if he's always this good in these types of roles, who cares? The rest of the cast is rounded-out by some familiar & not-so-familiar faces, and the whole of them seem to bring their A-game to this project. The third reason this show is quality is the production value. Everything from the costumes(I love the cowboy hat) to the locations & the music have all been perfectly fitting with the story & the characters. This show also sneaks up on you a little bit, once you think Justified isn't 'edgy' enough for FX, something happens to change your mind. It's only similar to the other FX crime shows in that it centers around a really angry guy. I hope Justified & FX continue to pleasantly surprise me.
Definitely worth every second I've spent in front of the screen
Positively one of the best TV shows I've seen in years. I, for one, didn't cared as much about gun action( which by they way is abundant) as I did for the excellent dialogue and the acting. Acting in particular is extremely good, not one single character is out of his role, to be truthful even a dog if you see in a scene in this series, you get the feeling that it's exactly where that dog belongs to. As for the dialogue, it is so good, that it's actually the only flaw this show has. It seems very unlikely that all that crowd of cunning rednecks have such a large arsenal of polite irony, well placed quotes, to the border of well educated people and yet fall over and over to next man's scheme or simply go down by the hand of their own stupidity. Anyways I cannot up-vote this show enough and I can only suggest to make yourselves comfortable in any greasy sofa you have, and prepare to get ported to Harlan, Kentucky.
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Love This Show!!
I don't even know how to describe how much I loved this show. Justified is easily one of my favorite shows of all-time! The show is about a wild-west like U. S. Marshall Deputy named Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) who will go to any lengths to bring justice to the criminals he's hunting. This all takes place in his hometown in Kentucky. Olyphant was absolutely perfect in this as Raylan Givens. The rest of the cast is great too, especially the incredibly underrated Walton Goggins as outlaw Boyd Crowder. I literally loved every episodes of every season. I heard they're bringing it back after in 2023 for another season so I can't wait!
One of the GOAT tv shows.
FIRST SEASON : 8/10
SECOND SEASON: 8,3/10
THIRD SEASON : 8,4/10
FOURTH SEASON : 8,1/10
FIFTH SEASON: 8,1/10
SIXTH SEASON: 8,3/10.
This is not just one of the greatest tv shows of all time, but one of the most consistent ones too. Because there is not even an one "just good" season, they are all very very good. From beginning to end, there is not even a slightly drop in quality. Ok, first 4-5 episodes are not great, but when it starts being great, it's great all the way through. There is tension, top notch acting, very likeable characters, drama, catharsis. It's realistic but not excessively gritty. These are human characters not tv caricatures. And the greatest quality here is the script. Not only the plot. The dialogues are sharp as a razor. The interaction between the characters is convincing as it gets.
Olyphant is Swagger Incarnated. Goggins is the archetype of the charismatic, vicious but charming, criminal. Joelle Carter is the Damsel in Distress who choose to fight back for her life, instead of waiting for the "Prince in white horse".
Every actor here does an amazing job, the casting is excellent.
The ending is brilliant.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic tv show.
SECOND SEASON: 8,3/10
THIRD SEASON : 8,4/10
FOURTH SEASON : 8,1/10
FIFTH SEASON: 8,1/10
SIXTH SEASON: 8,3/10.
This is not just one of the greatest tv shows of all time, but one of the most consistent ones too. Because there is not even an one "just good" season, they are all very very good. From beginning to end, there is not even a slightly drop in quality. Ok, first 4-5 episodes are not great, but when it starts being great, it's great all the way through. There is tension, top notch acting, very likeable characters, drama, catharsis. It's realistic but not excessively gritty. These are human characters not tv caricatures. And the greatest quality here is the script. Not only the plot. The dialogues are sharp as a razor. The interaction between the characters is convincing as it gets.
Olyphant is Swagger Incarnated. Goggins is the archetype of the charismatic, vicious but charming, criminal. Joelle Carter is the Damsel in Distress who choose to fight back for her life, instead of waiting for the "Prince in white horse".
Every actor here does an amazing job, the casting is excellent.
The ending is brilliant.
Congratulations to everyone involved in this fantastic tv show.
Did you know
- TriviaSome guest actors have said that the working environment on the show was very different from other shows, because the writers were really open to suggestions from the cast, even while shooting scenes, to the point of stopping shooting for a while and sitting around to discuss the scene if there was room for improvement.
- GoofsOn multiple occasions, Raylan and the Marshals become involved in criminal activities which would either be the jurisdiction of local and state law enforcement or some other branch of the Department of Justice.
- Quotes
Raylan Givens: I shot people I like more for less.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #13.15 (2010)
- SoundtracksLong Hard Times To Come
(uncredited)
(Title Theme)
Written by Rench and T.O.N.E-z
Performed by Gangstagrass featuring T.O.N.E-z
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- Lawman
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- Green Valley, California, USA(Harlan, KY)
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- 45m
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- 1.78 : 1
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