What' We're Watching: Abby

Justified, Seasons 1 & 2 starring Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter and Jacob Pitts.

This is one of my new favorite shows on TV. Timothy Olyphant stars as Raylan Givens, a Deputy Marshall with a perfect shot and a large hat who has been reassigned to him hometown of Harlan, Kentucky. It is back in Harlan where he reconnects with many people, most of them criminals, from his past. This first season is based on the short story by local author, Elmore Leonard called "Fire in the Hole."

Season two, also using characters from Elmore Leonard's stories centers around Mags Bennett. A ruthless, cruel mother of three grown sons who wields her power and control over the criminal element of Harlan, County. She is in the pot business and is looking to expand into the meth business this season. Interlaced between both seasons are an assortment of criminal elements and a beautiful ex-wife and ex-girlfriend. It's complicated! It isnt often that there is such a good match between an actor and the role but this is exactly what we find with Olyphant as Raylan Givens. Season 1 is available on DVD and we're waiting for the release of Season 2 sometime later this year.