The TV Thread

[johnnYYac]

fucking cock dicks.  my apologies.

;D




Also, season 3 premier of Justified on FX tonight!

Here's an article I found on TVGuide.com

Justified: 6 Reasons Why We're Pumped for Season 3

Jan 16, 2012 06:41 PM ET
by Adam Bryant

Let's raise a glass of "apple pie" moonshine in honor of the dearly departed Justified villain Mags Bennett. Margo Martindale's Emmy-winning portrayal was a huge part of what made the Southern-fried FX drama's second season such a thrilling ride and will no doubt be a tough act to follow. And executive producer Graham Yost knows it.

"I would be lying if I said we didn't consider that," Yost tells TVGuide.com. "It gives you some pause that people responded so strongly to it. We're incredibly gratified with that, but it's also that the bar is set pretty high."

Based on what we've seen so far, though, Justified (premiering Tuesday at 10/9c on FX) seems more than up to the challenge. Season 3 finds Raylan (Timothy Olyphant) recovering from a gunshot wound while also trying to wrap his head around becoming a father with his ex-wife Winona (Natalie Zea). Meanwhile, Raylan's friend/nemesis Boyd Crowder (Walton Goggins) is busy rebuilding his family's criminal empire, but his quest to rule Harlan may be impeded by a couple of new villains: an oily Detroit mobster named Quarles (Neal McDonough) and a menacing mystery man named Limehouse (Mykelti Williamson).

Behold, six reasons we can't wait to head back to Harlan County:

1. We love when Raylan's off his game. As much fun as it is to watch Raylan be the gun-slinging hero, he's a more interesting character when he's weighed down by personal issues. Impending fatherhood — and its seeming incompatibility with being a U.S. marshal — should provide plenty of those moments this season. "He's got a baby on the way," Yost says. "Is that going to change how he does his job? Should he be a marshal? These are all big questions for him to deal with." Adds Olyphant: "It gives you pause [about] the decisions you're making and how you're living your life. It just makes everything a little deeper, more important."

2. Raylan's not the only one facing tough choices. "One of the themes that has emerged in Season 3 is the notion of crossing lines," Yost says. "What happens when you draw lines in the sand and say, 'Beyond this I will not go,' then, at some point, you find yourself doing that. I would pay attention to certain things that people say in the early episodes. That includes Nick Searcy's Art ("We see another side to Art and I think ... we understand why Art has tolerated Raylan because Art was Raylan at an earlier point in his career," Yost says) as well as Boyd and Ava (Joelle Carter)."They say, 'We're going to be this type of crime operation and not that kind. We're not going to run whores. We're not going to do robberies. We're going to be criminals of influence, pressure, protection and that kind of thing.'"

3. One word: Quarles. After writing Mags as a down-home woman with an icy mean streak, Yost wanted his new villain to be the opposite. Enter McDonough's Quarles, a Detroit mobster who wears $3,000 suits and a huge grin and longs to become the "Oxycontin King of Kentucky." Oh, and he has his own mean streak. "This guy has a lethality and a danger that must be reckoned with," Yost says. Like his weapon of choice, which you see in the season premiere, you don't necessarily see him coming.

4. Another word: Limehouse. While Limehouse is every bit as unforgiving as Quarles, his character, who runs a barbecue joint in Noble's Hollow, is more interested in picking up where Mags left off. In fact, he's holding onto some of Mags' money, which is what draws Boyd (and eventually Raylan) into the all-black neighborhood. "I was interested in exploring the African-American experience in Harlan," Yost says. "We've had some black bad guys from Lexington, but they were sort of interchangeably urban. I thought, 'What's the specific story of black people in coal country?' That led us to the character of Limehouse. He's someone who's really quiet and dedicated to the idea of protecting his way of life and the history of his community." We also get the feeling you don't want to see the inside of his slaughterhouse.

5. Boyd and Ava = Bonnie and Clyde? Yost says the classic criminal couple was definitely an inspiration for this season. While Boyd might be the mastermind, Ava is the one to watch. "How far is she willing to go?" Yost asks. "How much does she really want to be a part of this thing? Is she just the crime wife who sits at home and clips coupons, or is she someone that gets out there and lifts the gun every now and again?" Look for Ava to be just as dangerous with a frying pan as she is with a shotgun.

6. Carla Gugino guest stars ... as Karen Sisco? Here's the setup: Gugino, who played one of Elmore Leonard's other most beloved characters in a short-lived ABC drama, shows up in Episode 2 as a Deputy Director Karen Goodall. Interestingly enough, her last name is different from the last time she and Raylan worked together. Are the writers suggesting what they think we are? "I don't know what you're talking about," Yost says with a laugh. Fair enough, but could we see more of her? "We wanted to have some fun because we knew that we would love having her as part of the team," Yost says. "Decisions have to be made down the road. Is that something she'd like to do? We're certainly exploring it."

Justified premieres Tuesday at 10/9c on FX. The Season 2 DVD and Blu-ray are now available.

[mjk73]

fucking cock dicks.  my apologies.

you trippin balls last night, mang?!  ;)

[wolof7]

Nice rundown Johnny....Justified is certainly my favorite show, looking forward to tonight 

[Jaimoe]

Supernatural's loss is Justified's gain: Jim Beaver is going to be in the upcoming season in a lengthy storyline. All Justified needs now is Al Swearengen, Tolliver, Sol, Jane, E.B. and Hurst to make appearances. I'm fully expecting that Garrett Dillahunt will be in the show at some point too. 

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

so glad justified is back.  I needed something to hold me over for a few weeks.  love this shit.  solid fuckin opener with the cameo from quinn from dexter.

[Penny Lane]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

[Ruckus]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Yeah, I know I mentioned this to you before but Season 4 is gut wrenching.  Who knows?  I may be entering that world this year.

Just finished Season 6 of Dexter.  I got seriously bored with it for awhileand found Colin Hanks to be unbearable at times.  Kinda saw the way it was going but it finished very well nonetheless.  There's not much left to squeeze out of this one so might as well wring it dry.  I look forward to Season 7.

[Jaimoe]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Downton is a great series. I'm looking forward to Sherlock's season II when it airs in the spring on PBS' Masterpiece.

[mjk73]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Downton is a great series. I'm looking forward to Sherlock's season II when it airs in the spring on PBS' Masterpiece.

Not discussing how, but I just finished Sherlock II. Fucking awesome.

[megalicious]

How awesome was Justified last night?

Boyd: "You owe me an apology."
Raylan: "What; for the Mexican crack?"

Love it. I want to found a Boyd fan club.

[Paulie_Walnuts]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Downton is a great series. I'm looking forward to Sherlock's season II when it airs in the spring on PBS' Masterpiece.

Downton Abbey is not a great series. It's soap opera hidden within a period drama / costumes. Yanks lap that shit up!

[ms. yvon]

i haven't seen Downton Abbey but i'm guessing the "soap" bit isn't hidden.  we know what we're getting into. 

[Jaimoe]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Downton is a great series. I'm looking forward to Sherlock's season II when it airs in the spring on PBS' Masterpiece.

Downton Abbey is not a great series. It's soap opera hidden within a period drama / costumes. Yanks lap that shit up!

Have you seen it past a few minutes? It's a slow-burn show for sure with really interesting and developed characters, but I realize it's not everyone's cup of Earl Grey tea. By comparison, popular hip shows such as Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels and Sons of Anarchy are pulp page-turners at best. Downton is like a great old novel. 

[dragonboy]

Very late to this party but I'm watching Friday Night Lights on UK TV right now & swear it's the best thing I've seen since The Wire. Can't wait for the next episode from week to week & am thinking of buying all 5 seasons from the US. Are the later seasons just as good? Does it get a little repetitive?

[darkglow]

Very late to this party but I'm watching Friday Night Lights on UK TV right now & swear it's the best thing I've seen since The Wire. Can't wait for the next episode from week to week & am thinking of buying all 5 seasons from the US. Are the later seasons just as good? Does it get a little repetitive?

Nothing really tops seasons 1 and 2.. but they are all good DB.. it gets a bit repetitive by about season 4 but still watchable

[dragonboy]

Thanks Darkglow, maybe i'll just get 1&2 to start with & go from there. It's not on again until Tuesday night...I need a fix!

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

this show looks sweet:

The Newsroom Season 1: "Changed Man" Trailer

[Sticky Icky Green Stuff]

game of thrones fans might get a kick out of this:

http://gawker.com/5902076/snl-explains-the-nudity-in-game-of-thrones

[Penny Lane]

Very late to this party but I'm watching Friday Night Lights on UK TV right now & swear it's the best thing I've seen since The Wire. Can't wait for the next episode from week to week & am thinking of buying all 5 seasons from the US. Are the later seasons just as good? Does it get a little repetitive?

the later seasons have new characters (mixed with old) and slightly different plotlines---but basically same KIND of things...KEEP WATCHING..watch all 5 seasons, it's worth it...most girls love Tim Riggins but i'm a Coach Taylor kinda girl...

plus great music..songs from Delta Spirit, etc.

[tdb810]

sniffing my way through Season 4 of THE WIRE (which is the best show I've ever seen on tv--except for Seinfeld)


and getting hooked on Downton Abbey! (think there's a new Grantland article on that)

Downton is a great series. I'm looking forward to Sherlock's season II when it airs in the spring on PBS' Masterpiece.

Downton Abbey is not a great series. It's soap opera hidden within a period drama / costumes. Yanks lap that shit up!

Have you seen it past a few minutes? It's a slow-burn show for sure with really interesting and developed characters, but I realize it's not everyone's cup of Earl Grey tea. By comparison, popular hip shows such as Walking Dead, Hell on Wheels and Sons of Anarchy are pulp page-turners at best. Downton is like a great old novel.

Looking SO forward to the return of Downton.  I have missed the perfectly-timed, caustic lines delivered by Maggie Smith.  January 6th! Lather up!