Ep 3. Harlan Roulette
- TVMA
- January 31, 2012
- 40 min
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8.5 (1,480)
In this episode of Justified, titled "Harlan Roulette," Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (played by Timothy Olyphant) investigates a new case involving a young man named Lindsey (played by Jesse Luken) who is running away from a group of armed robbers. Lindsey claims that he was forced to participate in their crimes, but Raylan is skeptical and decides to dig deeper into the situation.
At the same time, we see the return of Boyd Crowder (played by Walton Goggins), who is freshly released from prison and looking to regain his foothold in Harlan County. He immediately reaches out to Lindsey, seeing him as a potential ally in his quest for power.
As Raylan continues to investigate the series of robberies, he realizes that they might be connected to a larger criminal organization in Detroit. With the help of his boss Art Mullen (played by Nick Searcy), Raylan sets out to unravel the mystery and bring the culprits to justice.
Meanwhile, Boyd begins to put his plan into action, recruiting old friends and new acquaintances to help him take control of Harlan County once again. His path intersects with Raylan's as the two men find themselves on opposite sides of the law once again.
As the episode unfolds, tensions rise and the stakes get higher. Lindsey's life is in danger, and Raylan must navigate a dangerous maze of criminal activity to protect him. Boyd faces his own challenges as he tries to get his gang back together and make a power play for the top spot in Harlan.
As usual, the episode is full of twists and turns, along with plenty of action and suspense. The writing is sharp and the performances are top-notch, with Olyphant and Goggins delivering their usual standout work. Fans of Justified will not be disappointed by "Harlan Roulette," which manages to balance the show's trademark humor and wit with its more serious crime drama elements.