I say the best and I mean the best. The writers of this show certainly know how to create suspense. From the beginning to the end of every season, you NEVER know how things will turn out. That's what I love the most about this show.
If you're put off by the whole hillbilly thing, consider this. I'm a Chinese guy who grew up in the city. This show isn't brought down by the red neck element but rather enhanced. Everything from the language and even to the life style are strangely interesting.
If you've seen 'The Wire' then you know what I mean when each season is set up with one major crime syndicate which revolves around the daily lives of the characters. This style of show is great because things are really thought out and it presents itself as more of a mini-series every season.
Set in rural(Harlan County)/urban(Mainly Lexington) Kentucky, this show revolves around the life of Deputy Marshall Raylan Givens. A cowboy hat wearing, fast drawing, gentleman with deep roots in Harlan County itself(this becomes particularly interesting in the second season). He's sent back to Harlan from Miami because of events that unfold in the first 5 minutes of the pilot. The fact that he grew up in Harlan County and how he knows most of the characters sometimes plays in his favour and sometimes not but regardless, it is ALWAYS entertaining to watch.
The characters are some of the most interesting on t.v., Boyd Crowder being my favourite. Here's a character that's been brilliantly created and even more brilliantly portrayed by Walton Goggins. You'll love him when he's evil, you'll respect him deeply when he's just. The highly well spoken and intelligent super racist that you can't help but root for.
Even some of the small reoccurring characters are more entertaining than a lot of leads on other shows. Duey Crow comes to mind first LOL. Here's a guy you'll look forward to seeing. His path crosses with many of the main characters on a regular basis.
There aren't many shows of this caliber on T.V., let alone FX. If you're looking for a new show to watch, this is the one.
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