"Harlan Roulette" | |
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Justified episode | |
Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 3 |
Directed by | Jon Avnet |
Written by | Dave Andron |
Featured music | Steve Porcaro |
Cinematography by | Francis Kenny |
Editing by | Steve Polivka |
Original air date | January 31, 2012 |
Running time | 41 minutes |
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"Harlan Roulette" is the third episode of the third season of the American Neo-Western[1] television series Justified. It is the 29th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Dave Andron and directed by Jon Avnet. It originally aired on FX on January 31, 2012.
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 goes after a ruthless pawn shop owner/Oxy dealer to work his way up the Dixie Mafia food chain. Meanwhile, Boyd seeks to repair a relationship while Dickie is extorted by a guard in prison. Despite being credited, Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts and Erica Tazel do not appear in the episode.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.71 million household viewers and gained a 1.1 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the dialogue, pace, acting and building momentum for the season.
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