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Title: Justified
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on April 12, 2010, 10:52:34 AM: I'm digging this show.

http://www.fxnetworks.com/shows/originals/justified/

I've like Timothy Oliphant ever since Deadwood. The character he seems to play here is along the same lines, but without the conflict of the need to placate a powerful enemy/ally like Swearingen.

I'm hoping that Walton Goggins returns soon as "the villain." I always liked him in The Shield.

Any other fans?
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Jamisjockey on April 12, 2010, 11:04:06 AM: Yup. So very much like a Western but still modern.
Gunplay was a little overblown in the episode where they got into it with the Supremicists. But overall I'm digging the show, too. I've really started enjoying the originals that FX and USA put out.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: SADShooter on April 12, 2010, 11:39:55 AM: I read some reviews, then watched the first episode, which was a bit of a let-down. I stuck with it, though, and the chemistry is starting to gel. Liked the escaped con who forgot where he stashed his loot, and rekindled the passion with his ex-stripper bride. Also a Walton Goggins fan.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: mtnbkr on April 12, 2010, 12:04:45 PM: Been watching since the beginning. I like it.

I don't know Walton Goggins from other shows, but I liked him in Justified. I hope he shows up some more.

Chris
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Sergeant Bob on April 12, 2010, 02:25:10 PM: I first saw an ad for it yesterday and it looked pretty interesting. Got it on my DVR (best thing that ever happened to television) queue.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: MechAg94 on April 12, 2010, 02:59:14 PM: I've watched a few episodes. I like it. I got one more on the DVR to watch later today.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Iain on April 12, 2010, 04:49:26 PM: Watched the first episode. It's going to need some good writing to elevate it.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on April 12, 2010, 05:05:57 PM: He's gonna bust his own dad next week.

Sounds like good writing to me. =D
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: SADShooter on April 12, 2010, 05:06:53 PM: Iain:

I had the same observation. I'd encourage you to follow up with the subsequent episodes.

SADShooter
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Iain on April 12, 2010, 05:44:36 PM: Quote from: SADShooter on April 12, 2010, 05:06:53 PM
Iain:

I had the same observation. I'd encourage you to follow up with the subsequent episodes.

SADShooter

Will do then.

Suppose it can be a bit churlish to criticise shows for being formulaic, after all cop returns to his home town is a substantial part of the premise of Durham County too, and I liked that. Get all the pieces of the formula right and I'll watch it, even if it is 'renegade cop returns to his home town and is all renegade-y but not as renegade-y as his dad who is a proper renegade'.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Perd Hapley on April 27, 2010, 08:18:04 PM: Just gave up on the first episode. It started strong, but I couldn't get past the woman cheerfully describing the way her husband beats her. Really goes against everything I've heard/read about domestic violence.

But, yeah, if the writing gets better as others have said, maybe I tune back in laters.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Bogie on April 27, 2010, 08:44:49 PM: Fisty, some folks revel in their victimhood.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Mabs2 on April 27, 2010, 09:20:31 PM: I been watching Justified via Hulu (Which is behind, so I wont be following this thread to avoid spoilars), and even I like it.
It's good stuff.
He sure wears an ugly hat, though. Also, how does a man wear a pair of boots that don't match his hat?
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Matthew Carberry on April 28, 2010, 04:01:42 AM: "What are you packin' nowadays?"

"You'll pay to find out."
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 25, 2010, 06:15:00 PM: OK, I missed the
Quote from: Fistful on April 27, 2010, 08:18:04 PM
Just gave up on the first episode. It started strong, but I couldn't get past the woman cheerfully describing the way her husband beats her. Really goes against everything I've heard/read about domestic violence.

But, yeah, if the writing gets better as others have said, maybe I tune back in laters.

OK, so I watched the last few episodes of the season. It's pretty good, I guess. I'm not exactly addicted, but I must say Boyd Crowder is a pretty fascinating antagonist, what with his conversion from white power terrorist to born-again anti-drug crusader.

And they waited until the cliff-hanger in the last episode, to use the haunting "You'll Never Leave Harlan Alive." Nice touch. Wondered when that would come in.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: grampster on June 25, 2010, 09:09:05 PM: Can't wait till the new season. Great show.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Phantom Warrior on June 25, 2010, 09:22:21 PM: Was anyone else a little perplexed by Bo Crowder's escalation from menacing thug straight to mass murderer in the last episode? He hasn't even beat anyone up so far and this episode he killed or had killed at least ten people. A tip of the hat to Raylen for setting a new personal record for people killed in one episode as well (five).
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Jamisjockey on June 25, 2010, 09:42:51 PM: I think that the issue is we haven't seen enough of Bo's history. He's not a nice dude.

Anyone else sad the season is over? If it gets canned, I may cry.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Perd Hapley on June 25, 2010, 11:01:42 PM: Honestly, there could be tears.
Title: Re: Justified
Post by: Mabs2 on June 26, 2010, 11:46:06 AM: Quote from: Fistful on June 25, 2010, 06:15:00 PM
NOTHING IMPORTANT
Boyd's pretty much the reason I watch the show now. He's awesome.