mccann3010 Review of Justified

Justified (2010–2015)

The characters, story and culture deepened and soared past its early promise

[10/10 · 16 April 2018]

The first season was engaging, a tarnished cowboy knight in a complex world but the series deepened and developed into a satisfying arc over the seasons. By the final season I became intrigued with the Kentucky backwoods culture, the social issues and the music. (YouTube has different versions of the theme song and some great photography as well.) The acting--particularly Goggins, Olyphant, Margo Martindale--among many others, became nuanced and felt true. Goggins was a hoot, especially in his bible-thumping mode. He also became very dark and very scary by the final season. Not everything rang true but the series grew more complex, observant and heartfelt. I sobbed at the succinct and spot-on ending.