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Justified (2010)

0.0786Canon Score · ranked #154 all time

Aggregated from 4 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →

About the show

A character drama based on the 2001 Elmore Leonard short story "Fire in the Hole." Leonard's tale centers around U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens of Kentucky, a quiet but strong-willed official of the law. The tale covers his high-stakes job, as well as his strained relationships with his ex-wife and father.

Why it ranks #154

Every list on which Justified appears, with its position as published.

ListAuthorityPosition
Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022)Critics' canon#76 / 100
WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013)Critics' canon#86 / 101
IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot)Editorial list#181 / 250
1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016)Critics' canonSelected