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While FX executives are clearly disappointed by the audience’s rejection of the critically praised freshman drama Lights Out, which was canceled today, they are pretty happy with the performance of sophomore Justified. So much that they are close to renewing the series for a third season. There is no rush, but the deal with producing studio Sony Pictures TV for Season 3 might be completed in time for FX’s upfront party in New York on Tuesday, when the cast of the neo-Western crime drama starring Timothy Olyphant is slated to appear, along with actors from the other FX series.
Despite hitting a season low in 18-49 last night, Justified is running way ahead of Season 1 as the series has emerged as a big DVR gainer, getting a 55%-60% ratings bump from time-shifted viewing. Season-to-date, the drama has averaged 4 million viewers in Live Plus 7 for its original Wednesday 10 PM telecasts. That is up 16% from Season 1. In 18-49, the average is 2.1 million, up 16%. With multiple plays included, each episode of Justified draws 7.4 million total viewers this season, up 9% from Season 1 and close to the cumulative viewership for FX’s flagship drama Sons of Anarchy. The average total 18-49 audience for each episode is 3.8 million, up 10%.
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As a Kentucky gal myself I LOVE Justified and am happy to hear this news.
Great news, currently, this is one of my favorite tv programs ( along with the brilliant ‘ Archer ‘ ). Hopefully, with the critical & ratings success of ‘ Justified ‘ , this will lead to Tim Olyphant becoming a huge film star. This guy has the presence, the intelligence, the talent , the complexity, and the charisma to do anything. Trust me, Tim is about to blow up big time.
Good.
Well deserved renewal if true. Came late to this show but the supporting cast is uniformly a hoot, to the point where Oliphant- although fun to watch- is often outplayed by the motley crew of villains, riff raff and great dialogue.
Cancel this ’cause it hasn’t gained an audience yet, Cancel that because word of mouth takes too long. Boo hoo. STAND BEHIND YOUR SHOW. The critics praise Lights Out. Maybe it’ll garner FX’s first emmy nods and people will start talking. Start tuning in. Buy it up on DVD, dl it online, get into the program. STOP CANCELING SO QUICKLY. I have never even seen the series! I’m just saying…
It’s pretty obvious that the Fantastic Network FX makes some pretty good television. I started watching the network because of the buzz around its shows Niptuck and Rescue me. But it was Sons of Anarchy that I regularly come back to, and I can’t ride a bicycle, much less hold my own in a gang fight of two people!
Fox is doing well bringing in out of the ordinary programs into our ever changing televisions and showing us moments, whether true or contrived, how we all live. While not intentionally trying to give any life lessons, Fox gives the viewer something to reflect on. So whether you choose to watch boozy train wrecks put out fires, doctors pimp up body parts, rednecks and rough riders named Chibs kicking @ss, poorly animated inept super spies, or even slobs opining about how they love sports more than their wives there’s some kind of intellectual property being shared.
But it’s obvious that not all of FX’s shows are everyone’s cup of tea. At first I thought Why would I want to tread into Dukes of Hazzard type territory with a cowboy who’s easy on the eyes and has a wry sense of humor and good timing? I am still trying to figure that out by watching the current season. I never even saw the first season, yet Justified is definitely the first show I would look for whether on first run or on demand reruns.
So considering your great track record FX for making good shows, I would think that you could spare a few bucks more to see through your new shows for at least two seasons, before you cancel them. Terriers and Lights out were not everyone’s cup of tea but the stories were still worth telling. I’d rather watch those shows than filler reruns of Two men and one pshychotic train wreck! Now who’s decision at Fox was that?!
I had become familiar with Timothy Olyphant through his film career and when I heard he was going to be starring in an episodic television series for FX I was interested, but wary. When I watched the first season of “Justified” the series captured my attention and I was thrilled to know Season Two was going to happen. So now, a fan of Season Two, I want this Season Three confirmation in the worst of ways!!!
The TV viewers of America need more well-written, superbly acted, directed and technically supported drama series like this. I am sick to tears by the major networks reaching into their cobweb-filled bag of tricks and rehashing old hash with the stupid, boring NOT funny 30 minute shows they are choking the screen with each week. If a show cannot be as good as “The Big Bang Theory” or “How I Met Your Mother” or the new “Modern Family” then please, please, please stop wasting my time.
I want more meat in my weekly television schedule and I am having to leave the major networks and move my attention to channels like TNT (The Closer/Rizzoli & Isles); FX(Justified, and after 2 episodes I decided I HATED “LIGHTS OUT” because I find boxing too bloody and boringly repetitious for TV); USANETWORK (Law and Order:Criminal Intent/Burn Notice/In Plain Sight/White Collar/Covert Affairs/Fairly Legal), SYFY (Warehouse 13/ Ghost Hunters/ Ghost Hunters International); the Travel Channel (Ghost Adventures); and even BRAVO to find something worthy of my getting and staying involved.
I am counting the hours until I read that “Justified” is renewed for a third season so I can mark its return date into my current three year calendar. I do not plan on missing it!!
Justified is one of the best series on television with a great cast and story…and I agree that Timothy will continue his climb to serious big time stardom…and, the other cast members bring all their characters to life in a most believable ‘Southern’ manner.
Well conceived, well written, well acted…well done.
Renew it for many years to come!
yes, sir- 100% correct! 12 thumbs up (for those of you in Hollowhead, er, Hollywood, CA, that is 6 Kentuckians, or the equivalent of 60 So-Cal felt-pad-elbowed professors).
Still waiting for FX to churn out another hit…
I long for the days of Damages and It’s Always Sunny season one.
I’m a huge fan of justified- however ths season has been pretty weak. Hopefully they can add some new lfe into the series for next year
All of the above…plus let’s not forget a down home swampy score from one of LA’s own Steve Porcari!!
best show FX has, and one of the best on TV. Olyphant is perfect for the role of Givens.
The BEST show on air, PERIOD.
This is excellent news. Justified is a great, well-written show. I love the dialogue muchly.
Most excellent news!! Justified is my favorite show right now; I’m glad others agree. Kudos to the excs at FX for recognizing the unique, top-notch gem they have on the hands.
Timothy Olyphant is a superstar-in-the-making –he’d be a great FLASH for DC Comics! And the girl who plays Winona? WOW, she’s got it all: stunning looks, talent to spare, and razor-sharp intelligence. She’s going places, too!
Without a doubt, one of the best, if not THE best Drama on television right now. Perfectly acted, great writing, and great characters. I don’t think I’ve been bored by an episode yet.
great. cracking TV.
this show is one of my faves. Looking forward to this season. Of course I hope it’s renewed. Any chance there may be a soundtrack CD for this show? The music is very cool
I remember when FX use to have good shows.
Olymphant deserves better than this.
Timothy Olyphant is the coolest cat since Clint Eastwood.
Funny, Rango thinks so too
My DVR records it every Wednesday night, then my dvr records all the shows I like and I can skip the commercials and save 15 minutes a show.
Bring back “Terriers”!
TO rocks on this show. One of the best on TV. All the players are talented and fun to watch. The hillbillys and rednecks are spot on. Cheers to season 3.
What brought me to Justified were the promo ads..looked good. Boy was I shocked. Good doesn’t begin to describe the show and the talent of Timothy Olyphant. He is a great actor and the show has the best supporting cast ever. So please give us a season 3….so we can celebrate.