Raylan Givens will fight for justice for another year. FX has renewed "Justified" for a fourth season of 13 episodes.
"'Justified' is one of television's best series and this season has reinforced that excellence,” Nick Grad, executive vice president of original programming at FX, said in a statement. "Graham Yost and his writing team continue to deliver compelling material and richly drawn characters brought to life by the brilliance of Timothy Olyphant and our terrific ensemble cast ... We look forward to many more seasons to come."
Olyphant stars as Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens, a lawman known for sometimes going outside the law to get justice. Walton Goggins co-stars as Boyd Crowder, Raylan's old nemesis/friend. The show, developed by Yost, is based on Elmore Leonard's character from "Fire in the Hole."
So far, "Justified's" third season has averaged 4.3 million viewers with 2.1 million adults in the 18-49 demographic. Six episodes of Season 3 remain with the season finale airing on Tues., April 10.
"There are many reasons all of us on 'Justified' are grateful to get a chance to do another season," Yost said in a statement. "We get to do more work with amazing actors, writers, producers, directors, musicians, editors and a jaw-droppingly talented crew ... Best of all, we get to keep doing a show on FX (and while that may sound like craven ass-kissing, when you look at their roster, you can't help but feel grateful to be on that list)."
"Justified" airs Tuesday at 10 p.m. EST on FX.
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Raylan Givens will fight for justice for another year. FX has renewed "Justified" for a fourth season of 13 episodes.
"'Justified' is one of television's best series and this season has reinforced ...
Raylan Givens will fight for justice for another year. FX has renewed "Justified" for a fourth season of 13 episodes.
"'Justified' is one of television's best series and this season has reinforced ...
I put this as one of the top three "action dramas" along with Walking dead and Hell on Wheels. Nearly the only ones worth watching. All have good scripts and mostly decent acting. Justified had me from the first five minutes of the pilot.
srgwriter: I put this as one of the top three "action
Great news about "Justified" getting another season!
I wasn't sure how they could top last season, with Margo Martindale's fantastic performance as Mags Bennett, but this season is really wonderful with two great new villains (played by Neal McDonough and Mykelti Williamson), and the ever-changing dynamic between Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder.
Anyone else notice one of the actors in last week's episode? It was Jim Beaver, who, like Timothy Olyphant was in that over-much-too-soon series "Deadwood". Wonder if Ian McShane is available for a guest role in the future?? :)
robiform: Great news about "Justified" getting another season! I wasn't sure
This show is great,you never know whats going to happen next Timothy Olyphant is such a good actor,I haven't missed a show cant wait for next week Tuesdays are much better now.Keep up the good work because im a big fan
Rhonda_Fulmer: This show is great,you never know whats going to happen
"'Justified' is one of television's best series and this season has reinforced that excellence,” Nick Grad, executive vice president of original programming at FX, said
This season is the worst.
Drew_Peterson: "'Justified' is one of television's best series and this season
Are you watching the same show I am. This season has been great. I admit that it's a slow burn but man, watching Raylan slowly boil over is exhilirating and I can't wait until the explosion.
bracchus: Are you watching the same show I am. This season
My favorite show currently on television. Very pleased with this news. :) It is pure entertainment.
The casting, acting, music ... fantastic! The writing, especially the dialogue is some of the sharpest, quick-witted stuff I've ever heard and seen ... from every character. Elmore Leonard's characters are some of the most interesting. Timothy Olyphant IS Raylan Givens and Walton Goggins is just one of the best actors ever. Both deserve high praise and Emmy nods.
I see the show via a season pass on Amazon. Also available at iTunes.
WeCanDoIt: My favorite show currently on television. Very pleased with this
One complaint. I fell a week behind at the start of the season but FX doesn't repeat it except in the following hour and the on demand version doesn't show up until the day after the next episode. Very frustrating. I don't feel like spending more money for DVR. Otherwise this is great series.
InsideBrooklyn: One complaint. I fell a week behind at the start
This is the best show currently running on TV. It really ought to be number one in the ratings. Thank goodness that it's being renewed for another season.
JaundicedEye: This is the best show currently running on TV. It
The older a person gets, sometimes we find that life is made up of a few simple pleasures among a lot of sometimes not pleasurable experiences. This is one of the most pleasures that I get out of life -Raylan Givens simply and completely makes my day. Heck, he'd make my day whether I was young or old! Thanks for keeping my "simple pleasures" alive and well!
faithva: The older a person gets, sometimes we find that life
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