Justified

Name: Justified
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 2010-03-16
Cast: Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy, Jere Burns, Joelle Carter

2010 | 6 seasons | Crime, Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Deadwood or MobLand, start here.
The mood: Dark and gritty.
The pace: 6 seasons and 78 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
A big time investment at 6 seasons.

A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 674K people sought it out in the past year