With six new episodes yet to air for season three, FX has given the go-ahead on a 13 episode fourth season of Justified. The Emmy-winning drama starring Timothy Olyphant has averaged 4.3 million viewers this season, up 8% over season two.
Nick Grad, FX Executive Vice President of Original Programming, made the announcement today, saying, “Justified is one of television’s best series and this season has reinforced that excellence. Graham Yost and his writing team continue to deliver compelling material and richly drawn characters brought to life by the brilliance of Timothy Olyphant and our terrific ensemble cast. Their work is validated by universal acclaim, awards, and ratings that have grown every year. We look forward to many more seasons to come.”
“There are many reasons all of us on Justified are grateful to get a chance to do another season,” said writer/executive producer Graham Yost. “We get to do more work with amazing actors, writers, producers, directors, musicians, editors and a jaw-droppingly talented crew. We get to keep doing a show that appeals to a wide demographic: people in Harlan, retired US Marshals, criminals (we honestly did hear that), and, most happily, our guide, our muse, Elmore Leonard. Best of all, we get to keep doing a show on FX (and while that may sound like craven ass-kissing, when you look at their roster, you can’t help but feel grateful to be on that list).”
In addition to Olyphant, Justified stars Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy, Jacob Pitts, Erica Tazel, Joelle Carter, and Natalie Zea.
