Justified
(Season 2)
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Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljvpJLfDNk8
You already know my feelings about Season 1 (http://pennycan.createaforum.com/dvd's-blu-rays/justified-(season-1-2010)/msg20361/#msg20361) and how I think it's nearly perfect. So, take that and multiply it by a hundred and you have Justified (Season 2), which to me is already a classic in my eyes. The series continues it stellar tradition of getting amazing actors to come in and leave their mark and making what should be a 'standard' cop show and turning it into something so much more. Where Walt Goggins stole Season 1, we get 4 new characters to play in the Justified sandbox, each leaving their mark.
At the top of that list is of course Margo Martindale as Mags Bennett. She OWNED every damn scene she was in. Talk about a powerhouse performance. She was only on for this one season, but she left a legacy that will be hard to follow by anyone. It's no wonder she won an Emmy for the role. There was no way in hell she would lose. But not to be outdone is who plays her sons with Jeremy Davies as Dickie and Brad William Henke as Coover, each brought some amazing intensity to their roles in completely different ways, all with the hopes of pleasing their mother. I think the Davies should have won the Emmy for this season. Hey, at least he was recognized for his work here. Last, but certainly not least was the addition of Kaitlyn Dever as Loretta. Amazing.
I just really loved the overall story arc that held the entire season together. Just when you think you have seen the last of it, it circles back to a final showdown at the end and one that you don't quite see coming and will leave you guessing till the very last show of the Finale. Simply put, Season 2 is a Must-Buy DVD for anyone. Period. This gets the very rare 10 Star rating for any season of any show. I can't wait to get my hands on Season 3, which I have not seen yet.
Justified (Season 2) DVD Screencaps
Coming soon...