Creator: Graham Yost
After a solid, but a bit underwhelming first season, the second season of Justified started back again with the clever dialogue and strong individual stories in each episode, but there was definitely an increase in time given to the season-long arcs. There are parts of the first half of this season that suffer from the same blandness of the first season, but the last five or so episodes in particular tell a great crime story on a rural scale featuring some really unique and great characters played by Margo Martindale and Jeremy Davies.
This season also highlighted what this show does best, and that is showcase this specific part of America and give it a definable culture. The cultural ticks and rules of Harlan Country are captured very well and then when put through the point of view of Raylan, the main character, a man who left and came back, gives the place a specific feel. The show combines the themes of home, family, and the past to create a really strong crime story about how no matter how far away you run, your ties to your family and your home will always bring you back.
Grade: B+
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