20 Things You Didn't Know About Justified [2024]

[@Thesavagesouls]

The reason this show was so good is the incredible dynamic between the protagonist (Olyphant) and the antagonist (Goggings). Theses two gave us a hell of show.

[@alanploetz7100]

Relationships were what made the show. The Raylan/Ava/Boyd triangle and Raylan and boss Art were my favs, but there were so many.

[@mikeb.7183]

And why Prime Evil wasn’t as good. Plus Raylands “love interest” wasn’t believable. I just think the actress wasn’t attractive enough compared to Ava, The Bartender and his Ex. Plus the set up for him and her to meet up didn’t have any spark or connection. Just felt forced.

[@debrahaskell805]

@@mikeb.7183 It's Raylan, not Rayland

[@cymanca]

Make no mistake, while Olyphant is one of my favorites, Walton Goggins was the jelly to Tim’s peanut butter. One of the best buddy themed productions of all time

[@robertriteman3227]

And of course that is why the ending lines between them are arguably the best ending of any series ( my own number 1 with Better Call Saul a close second and the The Shield being the 3rd )

[@MrTVintro]

Harlan county was the bread. Detroit doesn't feel the same.

[@niklasdahlgren7641]

Agreed, their chemistry was awesome.

[@mikewatts6813]

City Primeval was a huge flop - complete waste of time, money and talent.

[@susiejohnson4530]

PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY!!! doesn't get any more perfect than that analogy!! congrats!!

[@tonypegler9080]

I was totally amazed by Damon Herriman who played Dewy Crowe. I looked into his bio and was amazed to read he is an Aussie. That just impressed me even more that he pulled off the role so perfectly.

[@dutch961999]

Have you seen him in the Aussie series Mr. Inbetween? Guy has talent.

[@tonypegler9080]

So Adelaide is now part of NZ ? nice try.

[@tonypegler9080]

Have it but not watched yet.

[@JamesBlevins0]

Damon Herriman impressed Quentin Tarantino enough to be cast as Charles Manson in "Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood".

[@tonypegler9080]

@@JamesBlevins0 Around the same he played the same role in Mindhunter

[@Jeudaos]

Olyphant doing his best impression of Sam Elliot for literally ALL of justified just showed how genius he is because it worked PERFECTLY!

[@TalkingHands308]

It's funny if you think about one main reason why Justified worked so well. It was that "will they or won't they" formula so many shows do with potential romantic partners. Constantly teasing two characters getting together making you want to keep watching to see if it ever happens. That's actually what they did with Raylan Givens and Boyd Crowder, but instead of romance it was more bromance, seeing if they would eventually stop fighting with each other and become friends again. They kept teasing with moments in episodes where one helps the other, the same way other shows would tease moments shared between the potential romantic partners, lol.

[@StallionFernando]

I think this is more to a kin to the cat and mouse trope. Although there is overlap between the 2, there is a difference where one is trying to catch the other while at the same time sharing so kindred aspect and/scene of friendship. Tom and Jerry is a great example of this lol.

[@krisaaron5771]

The ending -- "We dug coal together" -- had me in tears. Best bromance EVER!!

[@newenglandrider3189]

Walton Goggins is an amazing actor who doesn't get enough credit. His role in The Righteous Gemstones, Baby Billy, is fantastic. And of course Venus Van Dam on Sons of Anarchy is gold!!

[@leifgunnarlindberg3879]

Django, as a redneck.

[@qanondon2100]

You must’ve loved him in Sons of Anarchy 🚬

[@jackwalsh6758]

Have you seen The Shield? The creator of S.O.A was a writer on it and of course, Walton is great in it.

[@newenglandrider3189]

@@jackwalsh6758 100% agree. Left that show out for some reason!

[@newenglandrider3189]

@@qanondon2100 Venus Van Dam! I do mention that role above.

[@EricTheBroBean]

Also, to add to #12, in the episode and the scene where Wade Messer played by James LeGros dies, the hikers who "rescued" Dewey said "we gotta get him out of here, Pronto". I would argue that they used the word "Pronto" to tip the hat at James LeGros and the TV movie Pronto where he portrayed Raylan Givens.

[@bjchit]

A couple of other bits of trivia; the hat Raylan is famous for is different from the book and show. While the TV movie and series depicts it as a Stenson (with Elmore Leonard himself describing the one from Pronto as looking like it was ready to take off at any moment), in the books it’s a Boss of the Plains. In other words, the kind that Boone wears in the last season. Also, they changed Raylan’s background by removing the his service in the Marine Corps, as shown by his inability to get into a VFW hall in one episode.

[@sammylava]

Stetson* not Stenson

[@bellaventimiglia35]

Late fan of “Justified.” Discovered it on hulu and have been binge watching it b4 starting the new series. Timothy O is so appealing both on and off camera! 😍

[@CaptZenPetabyte]

The casting for the show was perfect, this is actually I feel the reason the show works

[@hmitauer]

I am such a fan that I watched all of Justified and was overjoyed to see Justified Evil !! Timothy Oliphant is the embodiment of what the federal lawman , in my mind, would be. The writing and all the actors are wonderful too watch and when the season is over I can’t wait till the next one. Thanks for this video!❤

[@deanajamroz1182]

I read the original CITY PRIMEVAL and enjoyed Elmore Leonard's gritty Detroit story. But I LOVED it as a Raylan Givens vehicle. My only 2 cents is that the actor playing Clement Mansell didn't make the character "jump off the page" as he did in the novel. I think I needed more psychotic charm. Anyway, new JUSTIFIED eps/movies, please!

[@SquabbleBoxHQ]

Have recently revisited the series AND watched Pronto. Yes it's forgettable but interesting, and worth noting that the famous "you take one more step and I'll shoot you" scene is ripped directly from it. Justified is a classic and I can't wait for Primeval.

[@jonneedspedal]

Also worth noting that the "24 hours to get out of town" shootout is the ending of Pronto.

[@jameseichinger7262]

As a father of teenage girls, I think you underestimate their capacity to make horrible decisions in order to infuriate their father.

[@theequalizer9154]

As a father of a daughter, I agree with that. Hell, I'll drink to that😂

[@krisaaron5771]

It's been 60 years and I still remember the fun of doing something guaranteed to piss off my dad.

[@carloscable]

My daughter no longer is a teenager but I understand perfectly what you mean even though I got lucky and mine never gave me huge headaches , but still its stressful to deal with them.

[@mroctober3657]

Here's one thing YOU didn't know about Justified: The character of Karen Sisco played She was played by Jennifer Lopez in the 1998 film Out of Sight was played again by Carla Gugino in the 2003 series titled Sisco. Gugino reprised the role, with the character now using her married name of Karen Goodall (to avoid trademark infringement) in the Justified episode "Cut Ties".

[@sterlingarcher857]

As awesome as Olyphant is, Goggins is also a fantastically charismatic and entertaining actor. A great pairing.

[@danielwolski873]

So far the new Justified is great. It would be cool to have some cameos from the original Justified though.

[@donniemedlin4217]

Surprised the f bomb is used so frequently but I like it so far too hope to see tim or Rachel at least

[@williambilyeu9801]

I am a big Nick Searcy fan and would love to see Art again.

[@donniemedlin4217]

Agreed art was the perfect casting choice would love to see him

[@TalkingHands308]

Loretta gets married, asks Raylan to walk her down the aisle.

[@donniemedlin4217]

@@TalkingHands308 that would be great Loretta and raylan had a great storyline

[@carloscable]

Justified is easily one of my favorites all time shows from any genre, I'm actually excited for the new reboot on primeval, it doesn't have the wealth of characters that the first series had but that's tough to replicate since the first one was masterful when it came to character development and writing. Having said that Timothy is excellent again, and he hasn't lost any of the Rayland Givens touch, that magical balance between badass and good guy without turning into a cliche. Awesome video from your part, I'm looking forward from seeing more videos from you, keep up the good work. 👍

[@oldmandice2731]

Amazing how good an adaptation can be when the writers stay FAITHFUL to the SOURCE material instead of trying to push their own personal agendas.

[@KAM66300]

So true, yet they will not listen. (Not looking at you Witcher, GOT, LOTR Rings of Power and a myriad of others)

[@patallen4594]

Rescuing "Hillbilly Nectar" A.K.A. Tennessee Whisky is where the lines get blurred between Raylan Givens and Timothy Olyphant.

[@PrinceRogain]

Through the first season, Raylan keeps using the word, “Justified” to talk about his Miami shooting. Having him say the word acts on the shows behalf. City Primeval is good, worth watching, but it really misses Goggings. Walton was so good during the first go round. He is missed.

[@dperl5640]

According to Olyphant himself Tarantino did not give him the idea. Olyphant and a writer were kicking around the idea and one day while on the set of OUATIH speaking with QT he broached the subject. QT said he loved the book and had considered making it into a movie. He then encouraged Olyphant to make the show agreeing it was a great idea.

[@terryeaster1]

Great rundown man! I love justified and deadwood! And had no idea that Jeff Spicaro wrote the opening music. It doesn't Surprise me, the guys of Toto were the studio musicians for EVERYBODY for a hell of a long time

[@MichaelTodd-h6q]

It took me a little time to get use to marshal Givens in Detroit. However, the marshal's experience and cunning was well demonstrated in 'City Primeval'. I definitely need more 'Justified'. Again kudos the 'Justified'.

[@deanamodeo4072]

Boyd was the best character on the show hands down. One of the best villains in television history

[@danielkohner9282]

I still like Rayln!

[@sarahgodshall3531]

I have to agree with you on that. Goggins really played Boyd extremely well.

[@debrahaskell805]

By best villain I hope you don't mean successful, cuz Boyd pretty much failed at everything he did, and not just because of Raylan

[@Nitromessiah]

Justified original run = 9/10 Justified City Primeval = 2/10 JCP was terrible on so many levels, and watered down the brand to the point of turning bourbon into dishwater. The most disgusting aspects were Raylan's involvement with the she-beast lawyer, and not putting Clem Caddilhopper in the ground earlier. The dumbest aspect was even involving a USM in that case at all, never gonna happen.

[@dgibson2314]

In JCP , they aged Givens too much , imo. I don't know a man who would change from Winona (in Justified as the hot ex-wife) to the obese, sleazy, "mouthpiece" lawyer involved with criminals in JCP. That just did not ring true in any way. Givens would have taken out the 'wildman' before the third commercial in Justified. The Givens character had a huge loss of confidence , which made the character so unfamiliar, and wimpy. He seemed wishy-washy to me. I watched JCP ,but was not impressed. I had read all of the novels many years prior to Justified's arrival on TV.

[@TalkingHands308]

7:50 "...who apparently spent a lot of her first day on set dispelling the bad-ass persona her father had spent years creating, much to her dad's annoyance." 😂😂😂😂Oh man, I love her already.

[@geebrewer8186]

the scenes in the original Justified between Boyd and Raylan, just priceless!!! Both actors absolutely perfect for the roles. I like the new Justified Primeval, bit different, but Raylan is pretty much the same, just grayer

[@jmuraidajr]

It's Great can't wait for the next part this week!

[@thatguypatmckittrick]

I'm glad that somebody took the time to point out the alumni in this show, a further aspect is how much performer bleed over there is from deadwood to sons of anarchy. I scanned every episode, during broadcast looking for the next familiar face from either other show.

[@okmike87]

Another interesting thing about Justified: In the later seasons, the writer VJ Boyd, who is a fan of Dallas sports talk station The Ticket, inserted a ton of easter eggs from the station into the show. Many of the new characters in the later seasons were named after show hosts and lots of inside jokes known to fans of the station were inserted into the script. My favorite one was Dewey Crowe mixing up onus and anus, which was the same mistake a host on The Ticket actually did made live on air.

[@TheFlutecart]

Go Cowboys!

[@krisaaron5771]

Perfect send-up of poor Dewey, who managed to get his onus in trouble regardless.

[@kellybrown8638]

The Willa character is like a black hole - sucking all the energy out of any scene she is in

[@truthsayers8725]

AMEN!

[@Fastwinstondoom]

Haha, Seagull did us a solid by making that terrible show. "Justified" is a far more subtle and evocative title.

[@dalegnodle]

Agreed, to the point that it basically describes Raylen's ultimate dilemma throughout the series!

[@margaretjeffries1666]

Justified I've watched 3 times now ! Great series 👌

[@destinyfrazier6403]

I'm really glad that he made the comment about the deadwood actors. also being on justified because not many people even mention that

[@safetymikeengland]

Justified was one of the best TV shows ever.

[@majornerd]

City Primeval is a waste of good talent. What made Justified so good was Raylan and Boyd playing off each other. They were both spectacular characters. Add to that Raylan’s ‘Justified’ attitude of shoot first ask questions later and you had an addictive show to watch. City Primeval lacks a charismatic bad guy AND Raylan seems hesitant to shoot even when his daughter is in danger.

[@ebas21]

Agreed

[@dmayer7024]

Ditto.

[@samdibello]

Gee, you’re right! It was absolutely awful. I feel sorry for Timothy. It’s like they used him as a piece of furniture. He had hardly any lines through the whole series. Everyone in the show thought they were the star and consequently overacted even the smallest part.

[@golach420]

Fantastic casting on the original series. I can't imagine anyone else than Walton and Tim playing those roles. Boyd was one of the best antagonists in TV history.

[@gatoreuph]

I loved the series so much that I actually read the books! A couple of years ago I listed my top tv series of all time, and Justified was definitely near the top. Others were Rome, Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones (except for the last season), Band of Brothers and Firefly.

[@TheFlutecart]

Good taste. Black Sails was real good as well.

[@geebrewer8186]

I would choose Deadwood, Justified, Rome, Hell on Wheels, Firefly and OZ

[@wezzy9437]

Congress needs to pass a law stating that neither Sam Elliot or Tom Selleck are ever allowed, under any circumstances, to shave their respective mustaches. They both look wrong without them.

[@Corgiboy98]

Enjoyed the video, but there were quite a few technical glitches - screens completely blurred out.

[@sarahgodshall3531]

I’m a huge fan of “Justified” and the spin off “Justified City Primeval”. Boyd and Raylan played off of each other very well character wise.

[@TalkingHands308]

I wish City Primeval does well and they make more Justified spin-off series of his other novels with Timothy Olyphant reprising the role in every one.

[@michaelmcarthur7854]

I was unsure of City Primeval, but after the second episode, I was hooked.

[@redbeard36]

Here in the U.S it doesn't premiere until Tuesday the 18th...And I can't wait!

[@alonzogonzalez3062]

Anyone also noticed that many Justified actors played small roles in the TV show, the Mentalist? I wonder what the connection was between those 2 shows.

[@jeremy5939]

Justified: City Primeval lacks the rich southern resonance of Justified, but that's appropriate I suppose! It has a pretty cool aesthetic of its own, it's still a quality show, and it's great to get new Raylan Givens screen time.

[@GH-cp9wc]

Outstanding show, so far, and I have no doubt it will exceed my expectations, though they are already high.

[@Jcruzer70]

The new series has a similar tone to the original. Great villain and Raylan once again, trying to balance his personal life with his not so easy job as a Deputy Marshall.

[@PR-BEACHBOY]

Justified was amazing! The spin-off thus far is only three episodes in so I reserve judgement. Not as crazy about it thus far! I miss many of the characters from Justified! Especially Art and Walton Goggins’ character.

[@rlpd5218]

Wait till you see the last scene in the last episode

[@carolynchurch7611]

I love Justified City Primeval! I have to admit that I am a late fan of the original series. I streamed the entire series & I just love Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens. I do miss Boyd in the new series & the chemistry between Raylan & Boyd. I love the interactions between Raylan & his daughter. I am hoping that more Justified will be forthcoming. 🤞❤

[@tb12lfg7]

TOP 5 TV SHOW EVER!

[@carloscable]

When watching this video I was happy to learn that Olyphant and Goggins are real time friends, nice to hear

[@chrishampton8842]

Love Justified

[@TheAnarchitek]

I was a fan of Raylan Givens from Pronto, the book, on. He appears by mention in other Elmore Leonard stories, so it got to be a quest, finding where he'd mention the Marshall. I read everything Leonard wrote, except a few of the early Westerns (he never impressed me as Western writer, the way he captured Detroit criminality, wherever it might be occurring). The 1st Season of Justified was rocky, explaining your comment that it wasn't a "ratings darling". Critics are talking heads, who are best left to discussing technical issues, not making ones' mind up for one. Obviously, the writers strayed from the script, but Elmore was involved, during the first four seasons, more or less directly, The changes didn't detract from the story, but opened new avenues to explore with the existing principals. The actors selected for the key roles were ideal, a rarity in el-cheapo productions, as the 1st Season definitely was. There was enough of the original storyline to fuel the first three seasons, followed by two seasons of divergent storylines, sorta connected by interactions among the key players, and a last one kinda limping along on the popularity created by their antecedents. In the 5th Season, Elmore's death left the writers to their own devices. The last, 6th season starts out great, then meanders to an unsatisfying conclusion, because the actors wanted to "do other things", after six years.

[@kitlatham6181]

I love Justified. It’s the best show ever.

[@dawnmillsap285]

Love Justified and am enjoying Primevil. The music in the new series is great.

[@TungTran-pp3tx]

I don’t watch a lot of tv but I love justified and primeval. I like the character rylan givens. I think I will read the novels you mentioned in this video.

[@williambilyeu9801]

I also recommend Elmore Leonard westerns, especially 'Hombre" which was made into a movie with Paul Newman. Library of America has reprinted several Elmore Leonard crime novels and westerns.

[@SGTUSMCVET269]

I am still a fan of Tim’s. I very much enjoyed his performance of Raylan and I love the new series too. It’s even funnier with his actual daughter playing Raylan’s daughter in Primeval. Find a spot for Nick and Walt PLEASE LOL

[@docspopreviews4395]

I love Justified the series and I really like Justified City Primeval right now. It only has 3 episodes out so fans need to give it a chance.

[@BritInvLvr]

It’s because of the awesome series, Deadwood that we started watching Justified. Deadwood ended too soon. Justified was a salve for that itch Deadwood created.

[@halfluckhalffate571]

Walton Goggins is amazing ! So many layers to Goggins. He brought so much to Juatified.

[@smcampanella04]

Justified was so great and fortunately the first two episodes of City Primeval were great also

[@collettedobrocke4518]

I watched the original shows...loved them Love Timothy Olyphant Where is the new one on?

[@pjj9491]

Going to be hard to redux that great ensemble cast...hard indeed...

[@michaelshaff4095]

One other item of trivia. In the movie When Trumpets Fade about the battle of the Huertgen Forest in WWII, Timothy Olyphant plays Lt. Lucas and Ron Eldard (Colton Rhodes) plays his sergeant.

[@WyoCutlass71]

The writers should still be wearing those WWED bracelets

[@charlesdodson1991]

I could see other seasons. Where Raylan givens and daughter go back to Kentucky

[@thatsjarrod1965]

Speaking of Tombstone, the guy who played Boone in that last season had a mean Val Kilmer/ Doc Holiday thing going

[@sandrafuller3850]

I love City Primeval!

[@JustWesterns]

Out of interest, all these years later, which character do you think was more iconic, Raylan or Boyd? 🤔

[@MegaKaffekoppen]

I think the evolution of Boyds character during all seasons makes him the most iconic character.

[@jameskiser9475]

No question Boyd would be horrible without him hopefully they will find someone half as good as Walton c goggins

[@chrishampton8842]

Have to go with Raylan, although I’m a huge fan of both

[@stratdx]

Ooooo that’s a close one for me. I wanted to hate Boyd. Walton made that impossible

[@mikes5637]

They dug coal together. Nuff said.

[@robbiepompa8725]

I absolutely love Justified , my favorite series of all time! And ... I really love the new show as well. I hope there is more to come . ❤

[@luckybloke3104]

Fun Fact: By my count, at least 1 person is killed in each episode of Justified which totals at least 78 demises over the 6 seasons. I realise that there were multiple demises during the series (Mexican border shoot out, Miami hit team at the cabin etc) So does anyone know the final tally of demises in Justified? - cos it must be said, Sons of Anarchy seemed to play on their demise count as part of its marketing, but it pales into the Harlan County dust when compared to the brutality of the blood-soaked blue grass of Kentucky!

[@guyjperson]

Your shot of the set of City Primeval is actually a shot of the Vancouver Art Gallery. Beside that,, though, this was very informative. I liked Vivian Olyphant in Primeval. But I think City Primeval sux.

[@wandajames4957]

I love the new justified Raylan Givens puts a certain zip on being a United States Marshal, but this new, wild man that they have created is crazier than Boyd Crowder could ever be

[@hemihead001]

The first series was fantastic . The second one , I'm not so sure about . Something seems missing with the new series and I can't put my finger on it .

[@Byronik]

It's a very easy watch compared to The Bear, which I can only take in ten minute bites.

[@TigerxrayLIB]

Outstanding

[@timboyle3702]

Wasn't the beginning of the pilot for Justified taken from either Pronto or Riding the Rap which followed Pronto's storyline.

[@MattMorris481]

I think Nick Searcy is a very good funny and underrated actor plus he’s really a southerner which is just a plus.

[@WillyPDX94]

Justified rules! 💪🏻

[@jeanettegarrod-williams9150]

I just watched 2 episodes of justified : City primeval. I think it's really good.

[@eskhawk]

I've wztched all 3 episodes of PRIMEVAL and dont care for it which sucks because I loved JUSTIFIED

[@kylieknight2365]

RIP Timothy Olyphant great actor and was born to be Raylan Givens. Gone to soon

[@lanfellas]

he isn't dead

[@MKristensen]

The show is really good, got the box set with all seasons.

[@BillyMcCord]

I like the new Primeval series, it's a good reboot showing an older wiser and more fatherly Rayland. I hope they continue the new series at least for a few seasons ... I see an opportunity for willow to go into law enforcement much to Rayland's dismay

[@susiejohnson4530]

Enjoyed your video. Interesting info. LOVE JUSTIFIED. NOT a show I'd normally watch but I LOVED Raylan and Boyd and Art and several other characters. Did not like the character Dickie but the actor that plays him is obviously very good. Saw him on Lucifer and he LOOKED the SAME, unfortunately, and gave a very good performance still a bad guy but a bad guy with a conscience. OMG!!! just read @cymanca's comment about peanut butter n jelly and THAT IS a PERFECT ANALOGY!!! I'll say no more!!

[@UltimoDragon83]

Loved Justified but Primeval is a poor sequel. The ensemble cast made Justified and it just doesn't compare

[@Primus54]

I know EXACTLY what you are talking about. So much of Justified was tied into the location and the idiosyncrasies of the “locals” that Primeval feels like something’s missing. On the other hand, it took me a few episodes of the original to get hooked so I’m not ready to rag on Primeval too much yet.

[@JamesBlevins0]

"Give it time". That's also what a psychologist at the University of Michigan would say to undergraduates who worried that they might be lesbians because their boyfriends were not fulfilling them. (Overheard at a Cleveland coffee shop where the psychologist's sister was telling the story to her friends, who cracked up (knowingly).)

[@MrArthurdog]

Problem with City Primeval is the writing isn't as sharp as the original series. It's still good but could have been a whole lot better

[@laztoth3104]

Justified primeval the great. I prefer the original Justified. Both great shows

[@emergencyrendevous5472]

I knew all 20 of these things, never tell me what I don't know again.

[@spartan_md8295]

It doesn’t look at all like it was filmed in Detroit. It looks like Chicago because it was filmed in Chicago. A missed opportunity IMHO.

[@littleriverwest]

Both leads walk like gunslingers, from the hips. I love just watching them walk.

[@kimsumner9443]

We need another season of Justified Primeval. Love Timothy and Walton.

[@hariseldon3786]

Justified: City Primevil ===> Very Good.

[@wendelynmusic]

Although I am rather enjoying the spinoff, City Primeval, The original series is much better.

[@johnbrock678]

As good as the original Justified was, that’s how bad the 2023 Justified has been.

[@chrisjohnson9707]

I am a HUGE fan of justified. I have got everyone I work with watching it. They all love it. All of the supporting characters could be leads in their own show. City primevil (don’t think I spelled that right) is not good. Raylan isn’t the same. It’s the writing.

[@iforc]

Amen.

[@christophersmart991]

Fantastic series And should have a new series