Timothy Olyphant’s ‘Justified’ Opening Scene Redefines Western Genre
The exceptional writing and skillful direction by veteran Michael Dinner make it challenging for any TV series to surpass the captivating beginning of Justified’s debut episode. Given this, it’s not shocking that Dinner was in charge of and produced the 2023 sequel series, Justified: City Primeval, where Raylan Givens (Timothy Olyphant) tackles crimes in Detroit. As both series are on Hulu, dissecting Justified’s awe-inspiring opening scene during its 15th anniversary celebration will highlight the elements that made this crime show so enjoyable and expand the boundaries of the neo-western genre.