Bulletville
episode of Justified
"Bulletville" is the thirteenth episode and season finale of the first season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified. It is the 13th overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Fred Golan and directed by Adam Arkin. It originally aired on FX on June 8, 2010.
The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. Following the shooting of a mob hitman, Raylan is sent to Lexington, Kentucky to investigate an old childhood friend Boyd Crowder, who is now part of a white supremacist gang. In the episode, Bo Crowder intends to finish all loose ends with his son Boyd and with Raylan, whom the Miami cartel wants him to deliver to them. Despite being credited, Jacob Pitts and Erica Tazel do not appear in the episode.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.03 million household viewers and gained a 0.8/2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics highlighting the acting, writing, action scenes, and new storylines for the next season.
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