Justified S1E4
WARNING: This review contains spoilers.
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After last week's rather flat show, this episode offers up what Justified does best. Non-stop, well-written action. And a poor sap that somehow perseveres. You have seen this episode before. But its fun, nonetheless.
Dewey is persuaded by his Florida kin to "make his bones" and deal with Messer's betrayal. So a few gunshots and a fight scene later, Dewey is tracking an injured Wade Messer through the Kentucky woods. While dazed and confused. Well, more dazed and confused that Dewey already is. After Messer finally bleeds out undiscovered, Dewey has completed his task. He is now facing a decision on whether to work for Cousin Darryl or to demote him.
Boyd is still busy dealing with the responsibilities of a local crime lord. He is playing both sides of the law, offering information to Raylan in return for unfettered continuation of his nefarious enterprises. Boyd gets a face-to-face with Cousin Johnny, who is now partnered with Hot Rod Dunham. And Boyd is collecting bodies for Mara's mysterious plan.
Raylan is continuing his relationship with Allison, and their time together has an effect on the Deputy Marshal. Raylan uses the young boy working behind the bar as a way to stir up Darryl and his brother by playing the role of social worker, as he removes the youngster from the Audry's environment.
Art is travelling to Detroit to meet with some colleagues about the death of Sammy Tonin, and the tip from one of the Canadian drug dealers about a "Kentucky Lawman's" involvement in the murder of Nicky Augustine. Art's success with his investigation will play a major role as the season progresses. In Art's defense, he is vetting the man that will likely replace him when he retires, so it is understandable for him to show curiosity.
This penultimate season of Justified is moving toward some major changes in the show's world. And episodes like "Over The Mountain" offer what is great about the way Justified is written. In lesser hands, "Over The Mountain" would not likely work. But this great team of writers and actors take the familiar and turns it into something that comes across as excellent.
Random Thoughts:
- Tim was in this episode! And running from a dog!
- Raylan appears headed for dark, troubled waters.
- Another Vasquez sighting. Not good for our protagonist.
- The return of Hot Rod Dunham. Can Steve and Wood Harris be far behind?
What did you think?
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