While I've always been a fan of Timothy Olyphant and have had a crush on him since "The Broken Hearts Club," I was about two minutes into the premiere episode of "Justified" when I fell completely crazy in love.
Olyphant is one of those actors who has been in a lot of great things and has had some fantastic supporting roles, but hasn't really had a breakthrough, until now.
"Justified" is the rare show that links the actor with the perfect role. As US Marshal Raylan Givens, Olyphant is the perfect blend of cool, charm and badass tough guy. I immediately thought of Steve McQueen while watching.
The show is based on a series of Elmore Leonard stories featuring Givens. Olyphant is tailor made to be the hero of a Leonard story.
In the first episode Givens is transferred from Miami back to his hometown in Kentucky after he shoots a ruthless drug dealer. His response to the inquiry is that the bad guy drew first so it was justified.
The show also features a stellar supporting cast that includes "The Shield's" Walton Goggins as an old friend of Raylan's who is now a crazy white supremacist terrorizing Givens's hometown.
Goggins is able to use all the intensity he developed on "The Shield" while also stretching his previously unknown comedy skills.
In its first episode "Justified" used its outstanding leading man, action packed story, dark humor and fantastic supporting cast to establish itself as FX's newest can't miss show and perhaps heir to "The Shield's" unclaimed title as the toughest show on TV.
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