Justified

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Season 3
  • Network: FX
  • Series Premiere Date: Mar 16, 2010
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 266 Ratings

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 266
  3. Negative: 11 out of 266
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  1. drlowdon
    May 24, 2020
    8
    When an exiled gangster ends up in Kentucky he allies himself with local crime boss Wynn Duffy and begins to supplant the local criminals. When his efforts bring him into conflict with Boyd Crowder, resulting in the deaths of several locals, Raylan Givens begins to investigate...

    This is another great season of consistently well written and entertaining drama. The entire cast is once    When an exiled gangster ends up in Kentucky he allies himself with local crime boss Wynn Duffy and begins to supplant the local criminals. When his efforts bring him into conflict with Boyd Crowder, resulting in the deaths of several locals, Raylan Givens begins to investigate...

    This is another great season of consistently well written and entertaining drama. The entire cast is once again excellent, and there are plenty of twists and turns to ensure that things are never too predictable.    … Expand
  2. WorldofLucky
    Feb 3, 2018
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am sad that Margo Martindale is no longer in the series after the end of Season 2, that being said Season 3 hit a better stride.

    Following up on the events of Season 2, we know see a mad dash by various groups to fill in the vacuum left by the Bennett demise. On top of this we have a second interrelated plot involving Mags Bennett's lost millions.

    Boyd Crowder, my favorite co-star/sometimes villain is rebuilding his own power base as well, aligning with none other than Raylan Givens dad, Arlo.

    This results in kidney theft, prison escape, Detroit becoming involved and the appearance of a bad guy as good as Mags if not even better. Neal P. McDonough, also known for his work as Damien Darhk in the CW DC universe. He steals the show and makes you wince every time he stares at someone with those Husky blue eyes (referring to them in the animal sense, not in a weight way). Oh, and a favorite from first season, Wynne Duffy is back as well.

    The one thing I did dislike was the attempted framing Givens. I absolutely hate false charges and the whole "will our hero be taken down by lies". It is such a common trope that just seeing it done annoys me. Other than that though, it was a great series and I am already on season 4 now.

    Pros: The acting, filming and directing are still great and with Mr. McDonough the villain is awesome.

    Cons: I hate the "frame the hero" storylines.

    Already watching Season 4!    … Expand
  3. lager96
    Nov 20, 2017
    9
    Season three is yet another fantastic season for Justified. The characters are once again top notch with the quiet moments being some of the best. The season put Justified on the upper echelon of TV shows. This was brilliant and if this season is anything to go by, we are in for a treat.
  4. Firebala
    Oct 6, 2013
    6
    It was not as exciting as the previous season and sometimes a few parts were a bit far-fetched but I liked the last episode. I look forward to the fourth season.
  5. krnology
    Feb 22, 2013
    8
    Season 3 of Justified was more about the characters and less about the story. The use of a story arc centered on the various factions competing for supremacy (and those that would thwart it) allowed character development a dominant role.The main standout for me was the villain, Quarles, who did a fantastic job of playing the bad guy. The acting and dialog of the other lead characters wasSeason 3 of Justified was more about the characters and less about the story. The use of a story arc centered on the various factions competing for supremacy (and those that would thwart it) allowed character development a dominant role.The main standout for me was the villain, Quarles, who did a fantastic job of playing the bad guy. The acting and dialog of the other lead characters was also impressive. There were even several instances that gave secondary characters and story lines the opportunity to spice up the season a bit.… Expand
  6. Swati
    Feb 21, 2013
    9
    This season had tight plotting, which was lacking in the previous seasons. A lot of new characters were introduced who shifted loyalties constantly and made for a great intrigue. Quarles was a well realized and very memorable villain who had more to him than met the eye. Limehouse was another great character. It was by far the best season of the series.
  7. grapsta
    May 13, 2012
    10
    My girlfriend and I had pretty much no idea what was going on plot wise for most of the season...but still loved it. Snappy dialogue and great characters. Not as good as the first 2 seasons but probably the best thing on tv in 2012.
  8. imthenoob
    May 9, 2012
    10
    This is hands down my favorite season of the show. I am not far into the season ,only 3 episodes, but I watched all 3 episodes back to back to back because it was that good.
  9. BurntOrangeBoy
    Apr 26, 2012
    9
    While not as good as season 2, the third season of Justified had very engaging stories, great new characters, and the amazing dialogue that we've have come to love in this great FX drama.
  10. SwarleyStinson
    Apr 19, 2012
    7
    The show had been great so far but this season is not as good as the previous 2. There is no main bad guy this time. There are 2 new ones but they are on the same level as Boyd and each other. The cast are all very good as usual, but the story is a bit of a mess. Its hard to explain but the plot just keeps changing from one thing happening to the opposite and events just don't fit togetherThe show had been great so far but this season is not as good as the previous 2. There is no main bad guy this time. There are 2 new ones but they are on the same level as Boyd and each other. The cast are all very good as usual, but the story is a bit of a mess. Its hard to explain but the plot just keeps changing from one thing happening to the opposite and events just don't fit together that well. Also, they spend the whole season looking for some money and it turns out to be exactly where you would expect it to be from the first episode, and stays there.… Expand
  11. martinex
    Apr 12, 2012
    9
    Let's face it. Olyphant's rendition of the slightly crazy Marshall Raylan Givens is what makes this show pop. A character he's carried over from Deadwood lawman Seth Bullock. Kudos to Walter Goggins as well for his highly nuanced portrayal of the philosophical drug peddler Boyd Crowder.
  12. pvbinct
    Apr 11, 2012
    10
    After the Wire, I didn't think TV would ever satisfy me again. Justified is such a jewel in the land of crap that pervades TV programming. Extraordinarily well written (by the original author), great casting and quality direction. Its a home run and I'm deeply saddened season 3 is over.
  13. rellyd
    Apr 7, 2012
    10
    A superb season all around. Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins as Raylan and Boyd (who both deserve serious consideration for best actor and best supporting actor at this years Emmys) lead a superb cast of a show that just gets better and better each week, introducing new characters and interesting story lines, and top notch writing that makes this the best drama on television.
  14. NickDiazfan
    Apr 4, 2012
    10
    Incredible series! it gets better and better. You simply can not stop watching! Tim finally gets his big break, after being in movies such as hitman, the girl next door, go and many others he finally comes into his own with this epic role. Justified is the second best show on tv behind breaking bad.
  15. stormD23
    Mar 30, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite shows next to Game of Thrones and The Walking Dead. Justified continues to out due itself, with superb writing, top notch acting and a story that is not only compelling, but it's unlike anything else on TV.
  16. TomJoad
    Mar 29, 2012
    10
    Best show on TV, period. Can't stand to watch most tv shows, but this show is made like a great motion picture. The cast is excellent, the writing is excellent, and the only thing wrong with the show is that there isn't enough of it! Just 13 episodes a year. But I guess that gives them more time to do an excellent job!
  17. hackman1988
    Mar 25, 2012
    10
    The best show on TV not named MAD MEN. A modern Western in a cynical age, JUSTIFIED is funny, hard-edged, and above all else, unpredictable. With a brilliant lead performance by Timothy Olyphant (to lead two of the best shows of the last ten years - with DEADWOOD - Olyphant is one lucky dude) and truly inspired supporting work from Walton Goggins and Lee Sercey, JUSTIFIED definesThe best show on TV not named MAD MEN. A modern Western in a cynical age, JUSTIFIED is funny, hard-edged, and above all else, unpredictable. With a brilliant lead performance by Timothy Olyphant (to lead two of the best shows of the last ten years - with DEADWOOD - Olyphant is one lucky dude) and truly inspired supporting work from Walton Goggins and Lee Sercey, JUSTIFIED defines intelligent television.… Expand
  18. twood1911
    Mar 21, 2012
    10
    Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins continue to killl it as well as the new addition of Neal McDonough as Robert Quarles which makes every new episode better than the last.
  19. geronimo_ben
    Mar 15, 2012
    10
    Currently the best show on TV! Amazing Cast and acting, Writing that brings out the Grittiness in so many ways, and last but not the least, a very haunting background score [i hope they make a cd].... If you haven't watched the show yet, I recommend you start right away!!
  20. Knicksfan7
    Jan 27, 2012
    10
    Raylan Givens is the man! Thats all i have to say. After the first 2 episodes i have already seen enough to know this is going to be another amazing, genius, and always thrilling season of Mr. Olyphant play the most witty and entertaining character on tv. I love Justified, best show on television. This show deserves alot more attention and respect. Cheers to another thrilling and epicRaylan Givens is the man! Thats all i have to say. After the first 2 episodes i have already seen enough to know this is going to be another amazing, genius, and always thrilling season of Mr. Olyphant play the most witty and entertaining character on tv. I love Justified, best show on television. This show deserves alot more attention and respect. Cheers to another thrilling and epic season. 10/10 of course!… Expand
  21. mcqueen200668
    Jan 25, 2012
    9
    A brilliant show with great writing and a talented cast. The third season feels a little different from the second but continues the superlative television standard that was set in season 1. If you have not seen the show, do yourself a favor and make a point to watch.
  22. JennetP
    Jan 25, 2012
    9
    After the first two episodes, I'm satisfied that the series will survive the loss of Margo Martindale, though I continue to wish the producers had found some way to keep her around Anyway, the show's great strength, the range and vitality of its secondary characters, shows no sign of abating, as new villains position themselves to challenge Raylan and the rest of the Marshall Service.After the first two episodes, I'm satisfied that the series will survive the loss of Margo Martindale, though I continue to wish the producers had found some way to keep her around Anyway, the show's great strength, the range and vitality of its secondary characters, shows no sign of abating, as new villains position themselves to challenge Raylan and the rest of the Marshall Service. The one character I cannot do without, Boyd Crowder, is in fine form, swaggering along the line between vice and virtue, sometimes dancing over to the dark side, sometimes ambling toward the light, his intelligence, unpredictability, and dark charisma making him one of the most fascinating figures on television. Note to producers: pay Walton Goggins anything he asks, because his loss would deal the series a mortal blow. One development that makes me a bit nervous is the pregnancy of Raylan's ex-wife, Winona. It's not that I have anything against very small human beings, but they do tend to reduce the ethical complexity of dramatic storylines. Add a baby to a series that plays deftly with moral grey areas, and suddenly grey becomes black and white, and deft play becomes stern moralizing about The Inviolable Sanctity of Innocence. (If you don't believe me, review what happened to the once-great "Sons of Anarchy" when Baby Abel took center stage.) For me, the weak spot in "Justified" has always been Raylan's love life, which lacks the excitement and originality of his professional, family, and social lives--or, should I say, of the tangled messes they create by refusing to stay in their proper domains and interfering constantly with one another, as the past intrudes on the present and the present re-writes the past. Oddly, though both Raylan's love interests have been firmly tied to his past, they often aren't part of the tangle. Winona, especially, seems a bit tacked on, an oh-yeah-we-haven't-seen-any-grinding-in-a-while afterthought. Though it would be better for the baby to become an oh-yeah-we-haven't-seen-any-diaper-changing-in-a-while afterthought than to become the dramatic center of the series, I wish the writers could find a way to make Winona and Raylan Junior (or Baby Rayletta) more compelling. Or find Raylan a love interest capable of surprising us once in a while. Still, in the end, it is testimony to the brilliance of the series that moments of dullness stand out so distinctly. "Justified" creates a vivid and utterly believably world, at once familiar and wonderfully strange. It's a world most of us have lost, a world in which history forms a vital part of even simple social interactions. Memory is not something your computer has, but a force linking generations, potent and inescapable. Identity is a difficult, messy compromise between a person's choices and the collective forces that have shaped him and will shape him until he draws his last breath: geography, family, friends. The series is breathtakingly fair, depicting both the power and the limitations of an identity so deeply embedded in a single--and singular--place.… Expand
  23. jayhock09
    Jan 24, 2012
    10
    The power of this show really lies within the characters, all of whom contribute to the extremely visceral plot direction. While Olyphant is the pretty face with the charisma to draw in even those who would not traditionally be fans of the genre or subject matter, it is the huge array of other minor characters that make this show more than just a well acted drama. The real triumph is theThe power of this show really lies within the characters, all of whom contribute to the extremely visceral plot direction. While Olyphant is the pretty face with the charisma to draw in even those who would not traditionally be fans of the genre or subject matter, it is the huge array of other minor characters that make this show more than just a well acted drama. The real triumph is the way that the individual pieces fit together, and produce a true tour de force, something that is rare in modern television.… Expand
  24. JohnPanama
    Jan 23, 2012
    10
    Hands down the best show on TV. The first episode was brilliant as it deftly introduced us to exciting new characters and interesting new story lines. The writing has improved once again to a level I didn't think possible. Just a terrific show.
  25. BlackPhantom
    Jan 21, 2012
    9
    The irst episode of this left me wanting more, and it really had me curious as to what exactly might be happeneing. It was definitely an eye-opener to say the least. I can't wait until next episode.
  26. jeremyp
    Jan 19, 2012
    8
    Too early to tell on this season. No bad momma drug lord? C'mon! The violence is way high and frequent, and we have another villain, this time a fave of mine Neal McDonough. Why is it blond killers seem more menacing? Looks like we'll get some prison scenes with Goggins and Davies. I liked the country feel of the first 2 seasons. Now it looks like we're going urban.
  27. rae6d
    Jan 17, 2012
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. wow bast show ever .. One of my favorite shows , BEST characters on television is Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowde , I can not write more of these words .… Expand

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#7 Best TV Season of 2012
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#74 Most Shared TV Season of 2012

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jan 20, 2012
    91
    The new Justified is so tightly plotted that it finds room for all these characters, as well as episodes shinning a spotlight on the series sterling supporting players. [27 Jan 2012, p.63]
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    Jan 18, 2012
    90
    The first three episodes of Season 3 indicate there has been no slippage at all, but rather a digging in of the philosophy at hand.
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  3. The Huffington Post
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    Jan 17, 2012
    90
    Justified doesn't come close to losing control of its narrative.
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