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Timothy Olyphant (“Damages” and “Deadwood”) stars as a modern-day Western hero based on the character created from legendary crime novelist Elmore Leonard from his short story, “Fire in the Hole.” Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Olyphant) is exiled to his hometown of Harlan County, Kentucky after the shooting of a Miami drug cartel hit man raises debate over his renegade style of law enforcement. Unfortunately it isn’t long before the people he left behind begin to surface in the most unexpected ways.
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73 of 79 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A little over 18 months ago a programme known as The Shield came to the end of its Tuesday night run on American channel FX. Known as the best show on FX, having some of its highest ratings and lasting 7 seasons, it left a pretty big hole on Tuesday nights. FX needed something to fill it. Justified is that show. But as much as it was promoted towards Shield fans (Doors being kicked in, guns going off, Walton Goggins featured prominently in advertising) Justified is a much different style of cop show.
Using Elmore Leonard's 'Fire In The Hole' as a jump-off point for the show, it nails his style completely. From the pilot the the season's end it maintains a slow and steady pace, each episode heavy on the dialogue, loads of great character moments and typically ending with someone catching a bullet or two.
The jist of the season is Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant of Deadwood fame) with having to protect his old flame Ava from the biggoted and corrupt Crowder family she was married into - before shooting her husband with a shotgun over dinner - in particular white supremecist Boyd Crowder, played by Walton Goggins. Meanwhile Raylan has to keep a lid on his temper as he's being investigated for his tendency to fill criminals with lead. And his issues with his Ex-wife and her new husband. And his dad.
The first half of the season (pilot aside) are procedural like, with their stand alone storylines and excellent one-off characters (How about a former mob accountant, now working as a dentist who attacks one of his more annoying patients?), but the second half gets into the serialised story, Boyd gets more screen time and it builds towards it's Wild West climax.
Most shows first seasons are uncertain about that they want to be as they expand their world beyond the pilot and find that the show that works isn't necessarily the ones the creators had in mind. Justified is one of those that know exactly what's up from the first minute and works like a charm.
Those of a downloading persuasion should check out episodes 4,8 or 9 for a great taster.
Using Elmore Leonard's 'Fire In The Hole' as a jump-off point for the show, it nails his style completely. From the pilot the the season's end it maintains a slow and steady pace, each episode heavy on the dialogue, loads of great character moments and typically ending with someone catching a bullet or two.
The jist of the season is Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant of Deadwood fame) with having to protect his old flame Ava from the biggoted and corrupt Crowder family she was married into - before shooting her husband with a shotgun over dinner - in particular white supremecist Boyd Crowder, played by Walton Goggins. Meanwhile Raylan has to keep a lid on his temper as he's being investigated for his tendency to fill criminals with lead. And his issues with his Ex-wife and her new husband. And his dad.
The first half of the season (pilot aside) are procedural like, with their stand alone storylines and excellent one-off characters (How about a former mob accountant, now working as a dentist who attacks one of his more annoying patients?), but the second half gets into the serialised story, Boyd gets more screen time and it builds towards it's Wild West climax.
Most shows first seasons are uncertain about that they want to be as they expand their world beyond the pilot and find that the show that works isn't necessarily the ones the creators had in mind. Justified is one of those that know exactly what's up from the first minute and works like a charm.
Those of a downloading persuasion should check out episodes 4,8 or 9 for a great taster.
50 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Justified is a gem of a show. The characters are well written and develop well; even over the course of one season with one the best supporting actor roles ever (Walton Goggins).
The show takes place at the home town of our main character ( a US marshall) after he has been moved back in the fallout of a internal affairs investigation about a shooting, hence the shows name.
The world is believable but slightly unrealistic (think of 'No Country for old men') that gives the makers a little space to create a more rich and interesting place with ex-wife's, ex-girlfriends, local crime family and a scammer of a dad (the brilliant Raymond J. Barry). All well acted without exception.
The story is gritty, funny, sad, desperate, intelligent and violent with a few twists and loyalty shifts thrown in for good measure. Our Marshall has a dark side and this helps him get into trouble with the local boys network and dispatches his justice in a Spaghetti Western style.
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The show takes place at the home town of our main character ( a US marshall) after he has been moved back in the fallout of a internal affairs investigation about a shooting, hence the shows name.
The world is believable but slightly unrealistic (think of 'No Country for old men') that gives the makers a little space to create a more rich and interesting place with ex-wife's, ex-girlfriends, local crime family and a scammer of a dad (the brilliant Raymond J. Barry). All well acted without exception.
The story is gritty, funny, sad, desperate, intelligent and violent with a few twists and loyalty shifts thrown in for good measure. Our Marshall has a dark side and this helps him get into trouble with the local boys network and dispatches his justice in a Spaghetti Western style.
Check out [...]
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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It would be really easy to steriotype this as a cowboy in the modern world crime series. The reality is that it surpasses the cliches and and is much more complex. It is incredibly well written with each episode being an original story in its own right. The cast and the dialogue is superb.
Half way through the first episode I had to check the box to see if it was an HBO production because the production standards and script were so good. The story lines are entertaining and gripping, but not without humour and whit.
All this aside it also gives an interesting insight into redneck kentucky small town crime and drug supplying. Im tempted to say that its like a redneck version of The Wire, but that would do it an injustice as its far more original than that.
Very original, very entertaining, very well made.
Half way through the first episode I had to check the box to see if it was an HBO production because the production standards and script were so good. The story lines are entertaining and gripping, but not without humour and whit.
All this aside it also gives an interesting insight into redneck kentucky small town crime and drug supplying. Im tempted to say that its like a redneck version of The Wire, but that would do it an injustice as its far more original than that.
Very original, very entertaining, very well made.
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justifed - recommended
well worth a watch keeps you entertained, bought it for going on holiday for those relaxing nights at the hotel or for when boredom sets in, very pleased keeps you interested,... Read more
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Its the only way to watch this seris no ads no interupptions and i will enjoy watching them again which i probably the nor not for me so buy it you wont be disappointed
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Wonderful
This is that rare thing, a television series that assumes you are intelligent. The scripts are excellent, literate, funny, and always true to the characters. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Rabbs
A redneck of a show
Justified is an enjoyable show, Timothy Olyphant (Deadwood) plays Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens, He wears a Stetson, and is a real marks men with a gun. Read more
Published 19 days ago by NicolaA
Nearly a good series
I had reasonably high expectations after reading the reviews but found the series to be one-dimensional sadly. Good for an early-evening slot before the main event.
Published 21 days ago by Mr. Robert A. Kemp
justified season 1
Watched this on tv and had to buy it. Just brilliant! It grips you and you can't wait for the next episode.
Published 1 month ago by Dawn G
Love it, love it, love it!
If you are a fan of Deadwood, then you will love Timothy Olyphant in his role as a U.S, Marshal in Kentucky. Read more
Published 1 month ago by maggiavelli
Predictable
I'm amazed that these boring and predictable episodes have been given so many stars by other reviewers! I've given it one star - maybe that's one too many!!
Published 2 months ago by Marie
Give it a chance.
First half of season one is a bit all over the place but towards the end the story settles down and becomes interesting. Read more
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