Justified

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Season 2
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 16, 2010
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.1

Universal acclaim- based on 326 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 4 out of 326
  3. Negative: 13 out of 326
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  1. drlowdon
    May 24, 2020
    8
    When a death opens up new opportunities Mags Bennett (played by character actress Margo Martindale) and her three sons Dickie, Coover and Doyle, plan to expand their marijuana business into Crowder territory following Bo's death. Once Marshall Raylan Givens gets involved in the struggle between the two criminal organizations matters grow very complicated…

    Well written and featuring and    When a death opens up new opportunities Mags Bennett (played by character actress Margo Martindale) and her three sons Dickie, Coover and Doyle, plan to expand their marijuana business into Crowder territory following Bo's death. Once Marshall Raylan Givens gets involved in the struggle between the two criminal organizations matters grow very complicated…

    Well written and featuring and excellent ensemble cast Justified builds on the excellent first season and remains a must watch show.    … Expand
  2. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    As is said in Bojack Horseman cartoon "highly acclaimed Character Actress Margo Martindale, is a wonder to behold".

    The second season of Justified is better than the first. You are past most of the basic background storytelling and now it gets into specifics. This time Raylan is dealing with a family feud that has lasted over 70 years with the Bennetts, and the best villain in awhile is    As is said in Bojack Horseman cartoon "highly acclaimed Character Actress Margo Martindale, is a wonder to behold".

    The second season of Justified is better than the first. You are past most of the basic background storytelling and now it gets into specifics. This time Raylan is dealing with a family feud that has lasted over 70 years with the Bennetts, and the best villain in awhile is in charge of that family as Mags Bennett (played by Margo Martindale), the matriarch of the Bennett family who control the town of Bennett.

    She is my favorite character of the season (followed closely by Raylan and Boyd). Watching how she deals with her sons, while Raylan deals with his being to close too the edge is definitely interesting.

    The only real frustration I had was people's reaction to Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) trying to go straight. Funny enough I have seen similar things like that in real life, but I was so frustrated that he couldn't get a break.

    Overall though, the season is good, I don't want to go into too much, but you will also care for a 14 year old girl. That is all I will say though.

    Pros: Still great acting and writing, and of course the highly acclaimed character actress Margo Martindale is the best part.

    Cons: Frustrated with some plot things and how people got treated, but we can't have everything we want.

    Season 3 is in the queue.    … Expand
  3. lager96
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    Some shows struggle on their sophomore season but not Justified. This show is better in every way than season one. The writing is top notch with great tense stories and great characters. The acting continues to be some of the best and never falls flat. The character building is some of the best of television and makes this season a well deserved success.
  4. Firebala
    Sep 20, 2013
    8
    Was slightly better than the first season, in any event, make the required color line. I liked that it was more fun and a better actor played a character.
  5. Hostile357
    Jul 16, 2013
    10
    Season Two of "Justified" is probably one of the strongest second seasons of any series currently on TV, period. Timothy Olyphant and his jolly bunch of rednecks, crooked cops and pot farmers are here to stay, and they are here to stay for good.
  6. krnology
    Feb 22, 2013
    9
    I thought season 2 of Justified was very well done. The storylines centered on Mags and the "holler" turf war were interesting and compelled me to watch each week. I also thought the acting and dialog in season 2 was original from most shows I've watched in the last decade.
  7. Swati
    Feb 21, 2013
    8
    The second half of the season was great. The members of the Bennett clan were all portrayed very well. Raylan and Boyd also developed as characters. Ava annoyed the hell out of me. This season was a lot better than the previous one. The ending was very well done.
  8. twood1911
    Apr 5, 2012
    10
    cant get much better than this..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  9. imthenoob
    Feb 10, 2012
    8
    Its just an overall good show. The acting is very good (but not great) and Margo Martindale is amazing as Mags Bennett, Definently raises the bar for the next season. The plot is good and interesting but I am annoyed on how they will drop the main plot completely in order to focus on a rather stupid side plot (such as Winona stealing the money from the storage room). This definently hurtsIts just an overall good show. The acting is very good (but not great) and Margo Martindale is amazing as Mags Bennett, Definently raises the bar for the next season. The plot is good and interesting but I am annoyed on how they will drop the main plot completely in order to focus on a rather stupid side plot (such as Winona stealing the money from the storage room). This definently hurts but its still a very good show that is well worth the watch.… Expand
  10. chughead
    Jan 16, 2012
    10
    Aunt B ain't got nothin on Maggs Bennett...I already left review for show...but this one is for Margo Martindale. She led season 2 as the star of the show hands down...She deserves a Globe...Don't mess with Momma!
  11. SusanS
    Dec 23, 2011
    10
    In Season 1, it was Timothy Olyphant that lured me in, and Walter Goggins kept me there. Season 2 brought the gigantic force of Margo Martindale as Mags Bennett. Wow. Wow. She brings a whole new life to the ensemble, and helps make this season even better than the first, which is great for the show since the sophomore season of any break-out show can be risky. In this season, all theIn Season 1, it was Timothy Olyphant that lured me in, and Walter Goggins kept me there. Season 2 brought the gigantic force of Margo Martindale as Mags Bennett. Wow. Wow. She brings a whole new life to the ensemble, and helps make this season even better than the first, which is great for the show since the sophomore season of any break-out show can be risky. In this season, all the stakes get raised, and the last episode is truly harrowing, right down to the post-showdown scene. It gives me chills just thinking about it.… Expand
  12. Akkhar
    Oct 20, 2011
    9
    One of the awesomest and Amazing show i have ever seen . Timothy is one of the best actor i really appreciate . He made this character so much attached to him the im sure none can do better then him . all the other cast is really awesome specially Walton is amazing . All the stories is so well written and well directed . Justified is one of the few shows that one will remind forever .
  13. JoeinMD
    Sep 4, 2011
    10
    Olyphant and the rest of the characters are simply riviting. The stories are great and the twists are often very unexpected but realistic (believable?).
  14. Hexotic
    Aug 8, 2011
    10
    I was not that impressed by the first season. But this second season really made me change my view on the whole show. It really is great. Makes me wonder if I didn't give the first season enough of a chance.
  15. codfather96
    Jul 31, 2011
    9
    How it has kept all the charm from the past series and has furthered the characters life's in dramatic ways while keeping you on the edge of your seat is amazing! Sure it has got along way to go to become a perfect show but that comes with time, I am just glad to see the actors get some Emmy recognition and am fully hoping they win.
  16. jonnyohio
    Jul 19, 2011
    10
    Great cast, great acting, and some really good lines make this show fun to watch. This has got to be one of my favorite shows on TV right now. I highly recommend getting the first season and watching it before you watch season 2.
  17. RQstorm
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    Justified is the best TV show of it genre in a very long time. It breaks molds and stereotypes to bring a refreshing twist to things we've seen before. I've been captivated from Season 1's first episode and it has done nothing but build to a crescendo with the finale of Season 2. If you are a fan of the action/western/detective genre and haven't worked this brilliant show into yourJustified is the best TV show of it genre in a very long time. It breaks molds and stereotypes to bring a refreshing twist to things we've seen before. I've been captivated from Season 1's first episode and it has done nothing but build to a crescendo with the finale of Season 2. If you are a fan of the action/western/detective genre and haven't worked this brilliant show into your scheduled programming then you aren't watching TV.… Expand
  18. BrianC
    Jun 27, 2011
    9
    After a clever start and a slow middle, Season 2 really cranked things up and finished strong. Great dialogue and fantastic acting. Certainly one of the best shows on television at the moment.
  19. hammun
    May 26, 2011
    10
    The last episode of this second season has left me breathless and proves that the series has tremendous staying power and can get even better than it already is. What sets this series apart from everything else that's on TV right now (and frankly, has been for the past few years) is plot and character development. Not only is the central plot gripping and innovative, all the subplots thusThe last episode of this second season has left me breathless and proves that the series has tremendous staying power and can get even better than it already is. What sets this series apart from everything else that's on TV right now (and frankly, has been for the past few years) is plot and character development. Not only is the central plot gripping and innovative, all the subplots thus far presented serve it amazingly well and are worthy in their own right. The same can be said about characters. As if characters as rich and multi-layered as Raylan and Boyd weren't enough, we still get marvelous characters they can play off of, such as the whole of the Bennett family. Elmore Leonard is a freaking genius!!!… Expand
  20. LesleyJSC
    May 6, 2011
    10
    This show is the best. If you have not watched it yet you should. Timothy Olyphant has been compared to the young Clint Eastwood. I would agree, with the added comment that Timothy Olyphant is a really good actor. Justified is far superior to The Shield in my opinion and I am so happy that it will have a third season. The combination of humor, tension and character development is justThis show is the best. If you have not watched it yet you should. Timothy Olyphant has been compared to the young Clint Eastwood. I would agree, with the added comment that Timothy Olyphant is a really good actor. Justified is far superior to The Shield in my opinion and I am so happy that it will have a third season. The combination of humor, tension and character development is just unequalled on TV.
    The decision to keep Walton Goggins in the neither totally good nor totally bad character of Boyd Crowder was genious. The writing is solid with Olyphant pulling off some of the funniest lines outside a comedy format and each season's story is completed within the 13 episodes with usually just one little thread left to continue into the next season. Love it.    … Expand
  21. MrOzymandias
    Apr 23, 2011
    10
    I have loved Justified from the very first episode, and this season is no different. Im very pleased to see that it has been picked up for a second season and I hope for a third. Everyone should give this show a shot.
  22. paulgemini
    Apr 12, 2011
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's been a good season and a season that solidifies this show as one of the best on television. This is a great show. Unfortunately, I feel like it has regressed a bit. After an impressive start to the season, Walton Goggins' character has become fairly incomprehensible. He seems more like a plot device than the brilliant scene stealing villain that he played in season one. I hope they push the envelope a bit more with him before the end of the season.… Expand
  23. filmfanatic
    Apr 1, 2011
    10
    Unbelievably awesome, Justified continues to be my favorite TV show currently airing. Timothy Olyphaunt is one of the coolest protagonists ever, and the supporting cast is uniformly excellent. Certainly, this season is moving at a slower pace than season one, but the characters are also more fully realized and fleshed out. Truly an awesome show that no one who likes things that are coolUnbelievably awesome, Justified continues to be my favorite TV show currently airing. Timothy Olyphaunt is one of the coolest protagonists ever, and the supporting cast is uniformly excellent. Certainly, this season is moving at a slower pace than season one, but the characters are also more fully realized and fleshed out. Truly an awesome show that no one who likes things that are cool should miss.… Expand
  24. Grant11955
    Feb 13, 2011
    10
    Solid premier. More sure handed than last very good season. This season should prove outstanding. Lead character more comfortable and confident in role. Killer grin still there but more understated acting with greater effect.
  25. DrPhil
    Feb 12, 2011
    10
    Great show, cast, and story. The characters are also great. There's something everyone will like in this story! There's action, adventure, comedy, drama, and more. It's not one of those shows where you need to watch season 1 to understand season 2. Anyone can watch it, everyone should watch it!
  26. whit
    Feb 11, 2011
    9
    This show is definitely one of my current favorites. Season one was great, especially after they quickly moved from mostly stand-alone episodes to incorporate the much more interesting season story arc. My hope for season 2 is for FX to simply expand upon everything that made the first season so great: the characters themselves and the area as almost a character itself. My only realThis show is definitely one of my current favorites. Season one was great, especially after they quickly moved from mostly stand-alone episodes to incorporate the much more interesting season story arc. My hope for season 2 is for FX to simply expand upon everything that made the first season so great: the characters themselves and the area as almost a character itself. My only real criticism is the the smaller bit roles and guest stars can sometimes veer towards caricature ( I actually grew up in the Kentucky area.)… Expand
  27. manbearpig3
    Feb 9, 2011
    10
    After the premier tonight, it seems that Season 2 will expand on both characters and story lines that Raylan will encounter. The show itself is a guilty pleasure and Timothy Olyphant plays Raylan perfect. Well written and as a writer from season 1 stated, each show is like wrapping up a novel.

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#4 Best TV Season of 2011
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#35 Most Discussed TV Season of 2011
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#40 Most Shared TV Season of 2011

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Feb 10, 2011
    90
    The trick for Justified in its second season won't necessarily revolve around balancing standalone and serialized stories: The show seems to have a good handle on how to manage that in the early going of season 2. No, the challenge will be giving all of its characters something worthwhile to do while expanding the worlds of Harlan and Lexington even further.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Feb 9, 2011
    91
    Most TV series feel the need to up the ante in their second season, to prove the first one wasn't a fluke. Justified proceeds with such assurance, however, that it can maintain a cool, witty serenity that only enhances its tough-guy drama.
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  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Feb 9, 2011
    90
    The series, which had a string of stand-alone episodes before becoming more serialized, gets the balance a little better in Season 2 (though there are still some stand-alones to welcome newbies).
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