Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Justified Season 7 Episode 2 summary, notes



The tangled web is being spun and there are a lot of threads starting in this episode. I neglected to note the arrival of Garret Dillahunt last week.  It’s nice to see the cast of Deadwood reunited at last, but I’m not sure what he’s up to, yet.

I think I will organize this episode thematically and hopefully the threads will start to shape the greater plot picture.


The Ledger

The ledger seems to be the most important find from last week’s heist.  It begins the episode in Ava’s barn, where she finds it easily after hearing Boyd banging around. Ava then takes it to Raylan, they discuss the circumstances of finding the item and Raylan becomes suspicious and tells Ava to put it back.  Later, in a fit of feigned outrage, Ava confronts Boyd about leaving it on her property and demands he take it back. Boyd has figured out that the ledger belongs to Calhoun and details his shady real estate dealings. Boyd sends Calhoun a text that he has the ledger, hoping to exchange it for money. Unfortunately, Raylan has also deduced its owner.  In the hallway near Calhoun’s office, Raylan threatens Boyd and intercepts the ledger. 

Ava returns to Boyd latter disclosing that as she examined the book, one deal stood out; and it’s the one for the newly purchased “Pizza Portal.” Near the end of the episode we learn that location used to be a bank.


Tiger Hawk Security

The mysterious Ty Walker has been strutting around town in his Mercedes trying to buy a ton of land for cash.  He visits one family and tries to intimidate them into selling.  The man calls him a “peacock.” Walker leaves after wiping his nose on their clean sheets.  

Tim and Raylan are being followed until Raylan steps out in front of the car to confront the man.  He’s not too bright, and is called “Choo-Choo” because of his hard punches.  Raylan “borrows” his car, while Tim scoops up Choo-Choo hitchhiking.  Choo-Choo takes Tim back to the “Pizza Portal” where another man named Sea Bass is waiting.  They bond over being veterans, until it’s clear that Choo-Choo wanted to kill Raylan but couldn’t figure out the logistics. Tim reveals he’s a US Marshall. The other man says that they work for “Tiger Hawk Security.” Ty Walker arrives but won’t reveal their employer’s identity. (Maybe Avery?) Near the end of the episode Walker (aka Peacock) and Sea Bass approach the home of the family who wouldn’t sell their home.  It looks like there will be blood, as they walk in with two large plastic tarps.


Boyd, Katherine and Wynn

Katherine and Wynn Duffy have a meeting regarding Boyd’s recent activities.  Their concern is that Boyd is stealing from them and can’t be trusted.  Wynn tells Katherine he can handle “that redneck.” Wynn seems to forget all the times that Boyd has outsmarted him.  We later see Katherine in bed with a man named Avery Markham, who knew her ex-husband.  When her ex-husband went to jail for his crimes, his “friend” left.  She tells him she’s having loyalty issues with an employee.  He advocates a few tactics, buy loyalty or gouge both their eyes out!  I hope Katherine isn’t double-crossing him; he’s the real mean deal.


Other thoughts


This episode was rich in tension and dialogue. I’m really starting to worry if Ava will be able to out-smart Boyd. We also had the first scene with Raylan and Boyd together. The more Raylan talks about leaving Harlan, the less likely I think he will leave alive.  It’s hard to know Boyd’s long plan. But I don’t think it will include Katherine or Wynn Duffy.  Will the evidence come out regarding Dewey’s murder? (Someone will notice his absence eventually.) I hope to learn more about Tiger Hawk security, and their employer.  What is the big plan for Harlan?  Is this the new home base for an organized crime ring?  Will Boyd ever fall into the RICO net and have to answer for his crimes?  I know I can’t wait to find out!

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