It was justified.

[RAMd®d]

Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant as US Marshal Raylan Givens, was a great show that ran for about five seasons.

I was sorry to see it go, as Olyphant was so good, and there was a great supporting cast.

That's a badass hat (and no, it's not a Stetson.)

One of the standouts, a brilliant actor, was Walter Goggins, as Wade Boyd.

Also brilliant was Margo Martindale, as Mags Bennett, another villain worthy of Givan's attention.

So I just stumbled across some articles about a Justified spinoff — Justified: City Primeval.

I avoided reading as much as possible of these articles, just enough to see that it's based on Elmore Leonard's novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit, will have a whole new cast as well as location, that it will be a miniseries or limited series, as all the in-kidz say, and it will air some time in 2023.

I really want this to be one of those 'the fans loved it so much, it will be a continuing series' thing, as was Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

As spoilers are an anathema, there is a lack of details, but the information is out there.

I can't wait, and I hope the white hat is back.

Ok, I can but I don't like it.

[RAMd®d]

A few weeks back I mentioned a great TV series, Annika, starring Nicola Walker, (Unforgiven, Spooks, River).

It's been available on AMZ Prime, with a hoop to jump through, and last night on PBS.

She's a brilliant actor, and really terrific in this new series.

She's a very nuanced actor, and it shows in everything she does, but especially in this series because it employs a style most people hate, but that I love when done well.

And she's spot on.

There have been a few shows that have done this, and I can't recall one that did it poorly but then, I'm a fan, if it's done with even a modicum of care.

Annika also a police procedural and as such also won't find favor among a lot of people.

But if that isn't a hurdle, this show should be given a chance, as the series is wholly entertaining.

I'm also very happy that it's been renewed for a second series.

[wurm]

Agreed on Justified on all counts.

But you scared the crap out of me when you put a subject line like that in the past tense. I was reading through your post bracing myself to read which of the terrific cast members may have left us prematurely.

Whew.

[DeusxMac]

RAMd®d wrote:
[One of the standouts, a brilliant actor, was Walter Goggins, as Wade Boyd.

That’s Walton Goggins, and his character was Boyd Crowder.

He first caught my attention playing Shane Vendrell in The Shield 2002-2008.

[RgrF]

RAMd®d wrote:
A few weeks back I mentioned a great TV series, Annika, starring Nicola Walker, (Unforgiven, Spooks, River).

It's been available on AMZ Prime, with a hoop to jump through, and last night on PBS.

Just caught the PBS Annika last night, it is really above average for a police/crime series and she's a terrific actress.

Agree also about Justified and their three leads.

[davester]

RAMd®d wrote:
A few weeks back I mentioned a great TV series, Annika, starring Nicola Walker, (Unforgiven, Spooks, River).

It's been available on AMZ Prime, with a hoop to jump through, and last night on PBS.

She's a brilliant actor, and really terrific in this new series.

She's a very nuanced actor, and it shows in everything she does, but especially in this series because it employs a style most people hate, but that I love when done well.

And she's spot on.

There have been a few shows that have done this, and I can't recall one that did it poorly but then, I'm a fan, if it's done with even a modicum of care.

Annika also a police procedural and as such also won't find favor among a lot of people.

But if that isn't a hurdle, this show should be given a chance, as the series is wholly entertaining.

I'm also very happy that it's been renewed for a second series.

I liked this but preferred Unforgotten. Also, she was great in Last Tango in Halifax, which is not a police procedural.

[kj]

My son and I rewatched that recently, and it's great. It walks the line between ridiculous and serious better than anything I've ever seen. I like the humor. Walton is in the amazing gemstones, and it's obvious why they noticed him.

I'm a real fan of Nicola also. She's among the best.

[RAMd®d]

I liked this but preferred Unforgotten.


I've enjoyed all four series of Unforgotten, but some of her back story got a little tedious, and I can't recall one time she smiled for any joyful or happen reason.

This is one of the big reasons I liked Annika so much.

She's done a lot of TV shows that aren't procedurals, but I've only seen The Split, and it wasn't my cup of tea.

I look forward to see how Series 5 of Unforgotten gets on.