| "Backstabbers" | |
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| Justified: City Primeval episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 3 |
| Directed by | Jon Avnet |
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| Cinematography by | David Stockton |
| Editing by | Marta Evry |
| Original release date | July 25, 2023 |
| Running time | 44 minutes |
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"Backstabbers" is the third episode of the American television miniseries Justified: City Primeval, a continuation of the series Justified. The episode was written by producer Eisa Davis and executive producer Chris Provenzano, and directed by Jon Avnet. It originally aired on FX on July 25, 2023.
The series is set 15 years after the original series finale, and follows Raylan Givens, who now resides in Miami. He continues working as a U.S. Marshal while helping raise his daughter, Willa. However, he soon finds himself in Detroit when a criminal, Clement Mansell, starts wreaking havoc. In the episode, Mansell and Sandy plan their move on Skender, while Raylan feels more pressure regarding Willa's place in his assignment.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.560 million household viewers and gained a 0.07 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mostly positive reviews, who praised the writing, performances, pacing and build up for the following episodes.