About Justified en Español

The TV series 'Justified' is a crime drama based on Elmore Leonard's stories featuring the character of U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, played by Timothy Olyphant. The Spanish version is named 'Justified en Español'. The series is set in Harlan County, Kentucky, where it's lead character, serves justice his own way, bending rules yet strong in his beliefs.

Making / Production

The series aired from 2010 to 2015 and was produced by FX Productions. The show’s creator and executive producer, Graham Yost, was inspired by Leonard's unique storytelling style and distinctive characters. The backdrop of Kentucky provides a rich cultural background for the story to unfold, adding authenticity to its narrative.

Actors

• Timothy Olyphant as Raylan Givens: Olyphant's portrayal of a tough, no-nonsense U.S. Marshal became synonymous with the show, defining its unique premise.
• Nick Searcy as Art Mullen: He brilliantly plays Raylan's boss at the U.S. Marshal's Service, often trying to control and rationalize Raylan's unconventional methods.
• Joelle Carter as Ava Crowder: As Raylan’s ex-wife, Carter brilliantly portrays a character torn between love and crime.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's creator Graham Yost initially desired to make the series a modern-day western, but later decided on a crime-drama with western elements.
• Several of the show's episodes were directed by actor and director, Michael Dinner.

Awards

The series has received several awards, including a Peabody Award in 2010. The lead actor, Timothy Olyphant was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.

Quotes

• "You pull at me, I put you down." - Raylan Givens
• "There is no one that does not want to be a hero." - Boyd Crowder

• The theme song of the show, 'Long Hard Times to Come' by Gangstagrass, is a unique blend of country and hip-hop music.
• Several traditional country songs are used throughout the series, adding to the Kentucky-based setting of the show and mood of the scenes.