| Season Number: | 4 |
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| Image Upright: | 1.15 |
| Num Episodes: | 13 |
| Network: | FX |
| Prev Season: | Season 3 |
| Next Season: | Season 5 |
| Episode List: | List of Justified episodes |
The fourth season of the American neo-Western television series Justified premiered on January 8, 2013, on FX, and concluded on April 2, 2013, consisting of 13 episodes. 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".[1] 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.[2]
The fourth season of 13 episodes was announced on March 6, 2012.[3]
Episodes were shot in California. The small town of Green Valley, California often doubles for Harlan, Kentucky.[4]
See also: List of Justified episodes.
On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has an approval rating of 100% with an average score of 9.5 out of 10 based on 25 reviews. The website's critical consensus reads, "Bolstered by witty, efficient dialogue and confident storytelling, Justified makes a strong case for consideration among cable television's top dramas."[5] On Metacritic, the season has a weighted average score of 90 out of 100, based on 14 critics, indicating "universal acclaim.[6]
Tom Gliatto of People Weekly praised this season, writing: "What gives the show its kick is the gleefully childish lack of repentance shown by most of these rascals—countered by Olyphant's coolly amused control." Verne Gay of Newsday praised this season also, writing: "Character—as the old saying goes—is a long-standing habit, and their habits remain very much intact. The same could be said of Justified.", and Chuck Bowen of Slant Magazine praised this season, writing: "Justified is the strongest, liveliest, and most tonally accurate adaptation of the writer's work to date, and the latest season bracingly suggests that isn't likely to change anytime soon."[7]
The fourth season averaged 2.434 million viewers and a 0.9 rating in the 18–49 demographic.[8]
The fourth season was released on Blu-ray and DVD in region 1 on December 17, 2013,[9] in region 2 on August 12, 2013,[10] and in region 4 on August 8, 2013.[11] Special features on the season four set include ten audio commentaries by cast and crew, deleted scenes, five behind-the-scenes featurettes, and outtakes.[12]