"Hole in the Wall" | |
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Justified episode | |
Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 1 |
Directed by | Michael Dinner |
Written by | Graham Yost |
Featured music | Steve Porcaro |
Cinematography by | Francis Kenny |
Editing by | Harvey Rosenstock |
Original air date | January 8, 2013 |
Running time | 45 minutes |
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"Hole in the Wall" is the first episode of the fourth season of the American Neo-Western[1] television series Justified. It is the 40th overall episode of the series and was written by series developer Graham Yost and directed by executive producer Michael Dinner. It originally aired on FX on January 8, 2013.
The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. The series revolves around the inhabitants and culture in the Appalachian Mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically Harlan County where many of the main characters grew up. In the episode, Raylan begins unconvering a 30-year-old mysterious case that may trace back to his jailed father. Meanwhile, Boyd's business is threatened by the arrival of a new church and he also reconnects with an old friend.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 3.59 million household viewers and gained a 1.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. These numbers were higher than any episode of the second and third season and is the second most watched episode in the series. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the lighter tone, new characters and new direction for the series.
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