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Justified - Season 3 - Timothy Olyphant & Walton Goggins - Tuesdays on FX
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MagsMoonshine
Am I crazy or has the last couple episodes been kinda wacky pacing wise or something is off as a whole.
Like they are just mashing scenes together and using music at odd moments.
For example tonight's episode when Raylan and Art busted the hitmen, they played that little jingle then transitioned quickly to the next scene. It felt off.
The dialog is still sharp, and individual scenes are fantastic, its just the cohesiveness of the scenes and the episodes as a whole have been lacking in polish this latter half of the season. I keep telling myself that this finale is going to be worth it with the amount of setting up they've been doing.
Don't get me wrong, I still adore this show, just wondering if anyone else notices what i've been noticing.
Like they are just mashing scenes together and using music at odd moments.
For example tonight's episode when Raylan and Art busted the hitmen, they played that little jingle then transitioned quickly to the next scene. It felt off.
The dialog is still sharp, and individual scenes are fantastic, its just the cohesiveness of the scenes and the episodes as a whole have been lacking in polish this latter half of the season. I keep telling myself that this finale is going to be worth it with the amount of setting up they've been doing.
Don't get me wrong, I still adore this show, just wondering if anyone else notices what i've been noticing.
Al-ibn Kermit
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Quarles is headed towards an obvious and probably painful death. Although I can see him making life tough for whoever has to kill him even without any pants on.
Now in addition to Quarles, we'll also see the death of either Limehouse, Limhouse's second-in-command*, or Dickie. Dickie is just too resourceful to die and Limehouse is too awesome, therefore I see Limehouse's right hand man being the one to die.
I'm wondering how those two plan to grab Limehouse's money from Nobel's Holler though with federal agents searching through it. And why exactly does Boyd Crowder have to be involved? All he brings to the table is a paraplegic cousin and an old man, not exactly an army. Boyd already made an offer to Limehouse of killing Dickie in return for getting a share of the Bennet stash but obviously if Boyd has a chance of killing Dickie, Limehouse knows that Boyd won't hesitate for any reason. So what exactly is Errol's plan?
*I looked it up, his second-in-command is named Errol.
Now in addition to Quarles, we'll also see the death of either Limehouse, Limhouse's second-in-command*, or Dickie. Dickie is just too resourceful to die and Limehouse is too awesome, therefore I see Limehouse's right hand man being the one to die.
I'm wondering how those two plan to grab Limehouse's money from Nobel's Holler though with federal agents searching through it. And why exactly does Boyd Crowder have to be involved? All he brings to the table is a paraplegic cousin and an old man, not exactly an army. Boyd already made an offer to Limehouse of killing Dickie in return for getting a share of the Bennet stash but obviously if Boyd has a chance of killing Dickie, Limehouse knows that Boyd won't hesitate for any reason. So what exactly is Errol's plan?
*I looked it up, his second-in-command is named Errol.
Night_Trekker
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I'm thinking he might be setting Dickie up for something. The writers have given Errol plenty of reason to want Limehouse gone, but Errol might also be scheming for him still. The speed with which he turned on his boss could be seen as suspicious...
Yeah, reminiscent of when Devil tried to team up with Johnny, and we know how that turned out.
Cornballer
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Lactose_Intolerant
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I liked Wynn Duffy this episode. Seemed like the old Wynn.
faceless007
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I actually thought exactly the same thing last night. A lot of scenes felt too short and existed for no purpose other than to move pieces around and give some quick exposition. Of course that's always the struggle with writing TV but Justified usually does a better job letting scenes linger to flesh out characters and the world.
faceless007
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No gif of Raylan's "Oh aren't you funny" look after Art pointed out the irony of shooting the guy?
blainethemono
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He's also highly skilled at blowing shit up
Deified Data
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THERE IS NO DUFFY...WITHOUT THE WIN.
ConfusingJazz
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- The season finale seems like its headed for a Tarantino ending, and I can't wait for it
- Dickie is fucked, but his hair is fantastic. I really want to know how long Jeremy Davies had to wear it like that.
- I don't want to lose Quarles, but I don't see how he lives.
- I told you the power behind the throne is Duffy's eyebrows!
- Kind of a waste of Michael Ironsides. Hope he returns.
- Dickie is fucked, but his hair is fantastic. I really want to know how long Jeremy Davies had to wear it like that.
- I don't want to lose Quarles, but I don't see how he lives.
- I told you the power behind the throne is Duffy's eyebrows!
- Kind of a waste of Michael Ironsides. Hope he returns.
No girl in bikini?
sooperkool
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Dominican Power
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I told y'all that Duffy was biding his time.
Ah, Theo Tonin was Zobelle in Sons of Anarchy.
Ah, Theo Tonin was Zobelle in Sons of Anarchy.
ConfusingJazz
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Duffy wasn't, his eyebrows were.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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I haven't watched Adam Arkin on that show, but he's directed a lot of TV show episodes, including Justified. I thought he was primarily an actor.
I hope Limehouse makes it. The whole season seems to be building him up and bring him into play for next year; Quarles ends up being a bait and switch for the big bad who really wasn't. I don't like how this season somewhat demystified Boyd though, now that he is more or less another criminal with limited resources.
Good episode. Not one of the season's best, but good. I can't believe its taken three seasons to get the show's two most eclectic personalities together - Boyd and Duffy. I hope that there will be some greatness to come out of that pairing. It was nice to see Tim and Rachel have something to do this week, and I loved Rachel full on kicking a dude in the nuts. Quarles has become twice as terrifying to me now that he is a full on oxy user. His facial expressions and how goddamn loose he seems in every situation is so unnerving. You just knew shit was going to go down with those two dealers and yet Quarles just kind of smiles his way through it. Neal McDonough, you magnificent bastard. The last two episodes should be great. Oh, and bartender chick >>>> Winona.
Deified Data
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It's amazing she doesn't kick more nuts than she does, considering the way people treat her sometimes.
ReturnOfTheRAT
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I didn't like the mousy voice she was using for the first couple of times she spoke to Raylan in the bar. That's not sexy at all.
Deified Data
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It was weird. She sounded like a completly different character. Wouldn't have known it was her from listening.
Winona married Gary. That tells you all you need to know about Winona. Lindsay is the new shit.
Invisible_Insane
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I REALLY enjoyed that.
AwesomeSauce
MagsMoonshine
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will totally Facebook friend you! *giggle* *LOL*
Yeeeeeeeeep.
RatskyWatsky
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AwesomeSauce
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Net_Wrecker
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Who put Sam Fisher in my Justified?
He also made a comment about no one being able to "stealth him" in his earlier years. I giggled.
He also made a comment about no one being able to "stealth him" in his earlier years. I giggled.
Night_Trekker
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Eh... I sort of see what you mean, but for me this is the time when we get to see just what Boyd can do when the chips are down. He's insanely smart, and he's already managed some impressive shit with what little he's got.
Plus... taking Devil out like he did was a pretty big deal. Boyd was starting to look a harmless anti-hero for a while here.
(I love how Boyd is being handled in terms of the killings he has been responsible for since his "religious awakening." It's always been in self defense, or so close to self defense that that's essentially what it is... for example, shooting Devil.)
Ha! I didn't even catch that. Awesome.
Ironside is actually a pretty good actor, but like a lot of underrated actors, I don't see him much anymore. I hope his character isn't gone from the show for good.
Lance Henricksen needs a role, Justified dudes!
That reminds me... was Carla Gugino's character really a one-shot deal? Seems like a waste of a fine, fine actress. *Quarles Mmm-mmm-mmm.gif*
Funky Papa
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Catched up. Fine episode, although a bit too wacky for my taste. Anyway, I loved Wynn being Wynn instead of a freaked out mess, and Dickie Bennett is always good for a laugh. It amazes me that his sorry ass is going to make it to the season finale and maybe then some. Excellent writing too, although that's just expected from Justified (Art lines were particularly amazing)
Re: Hot chicks. Sorry guys, Lindsay is a poor replacement for Winona. Look, I get it, she is a hot piece of ass and happens to be available, but she is also trashy as hell. And you all know that classy >>>> trashy. If any, the real comparison should be Lindsay vs. Ava.
Re: Hot chicks. Sorry guys, Lindsay is a poor replacement for Winona. Look, I get it, she is a hot piece of ass and happens to be available, but she is also trashy as hell. And you all know that classy >>>> trashy. If any, the real comparison should be Lindsay vs. Ava.
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ZombieFred
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Did anyone here like the writer's reference to Splinter Cell (I presume) because of Michael Ironside "Stealthing me". I'd love that reference. This is my favourite new show on television <3
Funky Papa
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There was also another Deadwood shootout, what with the head in the box reference.
Cornballer
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NotTheGuyYouKill
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Good episode... but did it feel like it ended prematurely for anyone else? It felt short.
Quarles is so fucking hilarious in this episode. I hope he makes it through the season to trouble everyone down the line.
Quarles is so fucking hilarious in this episode. I hope he makes it through the season to trouble everyone down the line.
Funky Papa
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Dickie's hair is amazing. I second the comments about whatever magic he's using to keep it that way.
As a side note, was anybody else confused by Quarles barely giving a fuck about getting his face splattered with junkie blood? Fuck ties, I know I would be scrubbing myself with steel wool and bleach.
squidhands
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Funky Papa
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Good point.
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Enjoyable episode but the last 2 will likely be amazing with the way they're set up. This show has so many great antagonists right now (Boyd, Duffy, Quarles, Dickie, Limehouse) and they're literally all going to be converging at once.
As many have said it seems Quarles is spiraling towards his doom but I'd love it if he surprises everybody and wins somehow. I'd also like to see Limehouse survive through next season too though so I imagine one of those will probably happen at least.
As many have said it seems Quarles is spiraling towards his doom but I'd love it if he surprises everybody and wins somehow. I'd also like to see Limehouse survive through next season too though so I imagine one of those will probably happen at least.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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Watch some insane shit go down and Quarles kills the Tonins and takes the Detroit Mob. That would be a fucking epic set-up for another confrontation down the line.
It's unlikely though considering how unhinged and desperate he's becoming.
It's unlikely though considering how unhinged and desperate he's becoming.
Funky Papa
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I honestly feel bad for Quarle's family. There is no way things won't end poorly for him.
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