Posted on 04/05/2013 7:13:11 AM PDT by Bratch
Having previously wrapped up the mystery of Drew Thompson, the hunt for Ellen May, and the dangerous situation with Limehouse in an outstanding five-episode arc to conclude the major events of Season 4, there was little for Justified to do in its season finale other than get poetic and set up Season 5. While last week's episode, "Peace of Mind," was a thorough showcase for the series' secondary characters, the finale shifted focus to Justified's two leading men, Boyd Crowder and Raylan Givens, and how they're two sides of the same rusty old nickel.
More so than previous seasons, Season 4 really played up Boyd and Raylan's history with each other and Harlan, and how early choices in their lives steered them to where they are today. Give or take a few cosmic nudges somewhere along the line, and it's easy to see how Raylan could have been Harlan's public enemy number one, and Boyd its shining star. Those two are more alike than they'd care to admit, thanks to being the two smartest crackers in the county. One just happens to work for the law, and the other just happens to work against it (though Raylan isn't afraid to re-draw the line when it suits him).
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Bust show on TV. But asking which season was the best is like asking a father which of his kids he loves the most.
Bust = Best
Ah! There is a Justified thread! Yeah, yeah, season ender. The old two sides of same coin (yawn).
There were some great plot twists, moments, and lines earlier in the season (Raylan’s wondering inflection in “My goodness!” when he sees the foot, and “Is that an engagement ring, Ava?” in the midst of escalating hostilities). I really enjoy the acting, the “small” moments and looks.
Excellent show. Raylan and Boyd will do what is necessary.
The scene where Winona got loose was awesome.
Definitely a great show! I couldn’t believe we had missed not watching it during the first few seasons but we are fully caught up now. The show definitely has some interesting twists to it that catches me off guard at times.
We watched that several times, picking out how it happened after she’d picked up the loose gun. Sharp scene!
“People underestimate Bob at their own peril.”
One of the better shows on cable right now. I DVR every episode in case I miss one.
As someone who grew up in the Appalachians, I agree. I hate the California look in most of the outdoor scenes. It’s still a great TV show.
Rofl, that was great! And Bob’s just standing there being Bob.
They got some of the toughest, and dumbest, woman in this show.
Margo is on The Americans now... Another great show produced by the same people who produce Justified.
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