Justified season 6 explained

Season Number:6
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Num Episodes:13
Network:FX
Episode List:List of Justified episodes

The sixth and final season of the American neo-Western television series Justified premiered on January 20, 2015, on FX, and concluded on April 14, 2015, consisting of 13 episodes.[1] The series was developed by Graham Yost based on Elmore Leonard's novels Pronto and Riding the Rap and his short story "Fire in the Hole".[2] Its main character is Raylan Givens, a deputy U.S. Marshal. Timothy Olyphant portrays Givens, a tough federal lawman, enforcing his own brand of justice in his Kentucky hometown. The series is set in the city of Lexington, Kentucky, and the hill country of eastern Kentucky, specifically in and around Harlan.[3] The sixth season was released on DVD and Blu-ray in region 1 on June 2, 2015.[4]

A sequel series, titled , premiered on FX on July 18, 2023.[5]

Cast and characters

Main

Guest

Production

On January 14, 2014, it was announced that Justified was renewed for a sixth season, which is the final season based on a decision by executive producer Graham Yost and lead actor Timothy Olyphant.[6]

Filming for the season began in September 2014.[7] Also in September 2014, Sam Elliott and Garret Dillahunt (who previously starred with Olyphant on Deadwood), were cast in recurring roles for the final season.[8] In November 2014, Jeff Fahey was cast in a recurring role.[9] In January 2015, it was announced that Jonathan Tucker signed on to play Boon for the final five episodes.[10]

Episodes

See also: List of Justified episodes.

Reception

Critical response

The sixth season has received critical acclaim from television critics, and has a Metacritic rating of 89 out of 100 based on 11 reviews.[11] It currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an average rating of 9 out of 10 based on 25 reviews with a critics consensus stating, "Justified returns to form for its endgame, rebounding with crisp storytelling and colorful characters who never take themselves too seriously."[12] [13]

Accolades

For the 5th Critics' Choice Television Awards, it was nominated for Best Drama Series and received four acting nominations–Timothy Olyphant for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Walton Goggins for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, Joelle Carter for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and Sam Elliott won for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series.[14] For the 31st TCA Awards, the series was nominated for Outstanding Achievement in Drama.[15]

Notes and References

  1. FX sets premiere dates for 'Justified' and more . Entertainment Weekly . Mandi . Bierly . November 21, 2014 . November 22, 2014.
  2. Web site: 'Justified' on FX Premiering in March . Zogbi . Marina . December 1, 2009 . . December 13, 2009 . May 17, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130517185656/http://www.aoltv.com/2009/12/01/justified-premiering-in-march . dead .
  3. Web site: Justified Official Website. FX. March 26, 2011.
  4. Web site: Justified - Sony Press Release Formally Announces 'The Complete 6th and Final Season' . TVShowsOnDVD.com . David . Lambert . April 14, 2015 . April 14, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150619170501/http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Justified-Season-6-Press-Release/20980 . June 19, 2015 .
  5. Web site: Rice . Lynette . May 15, 2023 . 'Justified: City Primeval' Trailer Drops; FX Reveals Debut Dates For 'The Full Monty' & 'Rez Dogs,' End Of 'Archer' . May 15, 2023 . Deadline . en-US.
  6. Web site: It's Official: Justified Sets End Date, Season 6 Will Be Show's Swan Song . TVLine . Michael . Ausiello . January 14, 2014 . January 14, 2014 . January 16, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140116074913/http://tvline.com/2014/01/14/justified-cancelled-season-6-final-last-ending/ . dead .
  7. 'Justified' adds Sam Elliott and Garret Dillahunt for final season . Entertainment Weekly . Mandi . Bierly . September 19, 2014 . November 29, 2014.
  8. Web site: 'Justified' casts Sam Elliott & Garret Dillahunt for final season roles . HitFix . Alan . Sepinwall . September 19, 2014 . November 29, 2014.
  9. 'Justified' taps 'Lost' alum Jeff Fahey for guest arc in final season . Entertainment Weekly . Dan . Snierson . November 5, 2014 . November 29, 2014.
  10. Teresa. Jue. Jonathan Tucker joins 'Justified' for final season. Entertainment Weekly. January 7, 2015. January 12, 2015.
  11. Web site: Justified: Season 6 . Metacritic . January 22, 2015.
  12. Web site: Justified: Season 6 . Rotten Tomatoes . April 17, 2015.
  13. Web site: Bianculli. David. 'Justified' Ends With An Unpredictable, Poetic And Memorable Finale. Fresh Air. NPR. April 16, 2018. April 15, 2015.
  14. Web site: Critics' Choice Television Awards: HBO, Better Call Saul, Taraji P. Henson and Amy Schumer Among Big Winners. TVLine. Matt Webb. Mitovich. May 31, 2015. June 1, 2015.
  15. Web site: TCA Awards 2015: Empire, Jon Hamm, Amy Schumer, Americans, Fosters and John Oliver Among Winners. TVLine. Michael. Ausiello. August 8, 2015. August 9, 2015.

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