Get Drew
Raylan and Boyd race to capture Drew Thompson.
Get Drew is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified, and the 49th overall episode of the series. It was written by co-executive producer Dave Andron and story editor VJ Boyd, directed by Billy Gierhart, and originally aired on FX on March 12, 2013. The episode is notable for advancing the season's central plot involving the character Drew Thompson, as both Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens and criminal Boyd Crowder race to capture him.
Quick Facts
- Series
- Justified
- Season
- 4
- Episode
- 10
- Airdate
- 2013-03-12
- Length
- 39 minutes
- Director
- Billy Gierhart
- Writer
- Dave Andron & VJ Boyd
- Photographer
- Francis Kenny
- Editor
- Steve Polivka
- Season Article
- Justified (season 4)
- Episode List
- List of Justified episodes
- Prev
- The Hatchet Tour
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Lore & Background
In the episode, Drew Thompson is on the run with Ellen May after his cover is blown. Raylan searches Shelby's house for clues while Boyd, handcuffed on the floor, taunts Raylan about his career choice. Shelby attempts to flee with Ellen May to Mexico, but they are disrupted by Marshals at the airport. Boyd is released from custody and sends Colt on a mission, while Johnny contacts Duffy about Thompson's identity. Ellen May takes Shelby to Ellstin Limehouse, who reveals he knows Shelby's real identity and takes him. Ava visits Limehouse and learns the price for both Ellen May and Shelby is $150,000 each. Boyd makes a deal with Nicky Augustine to give them Thompson for $500,000. Boyd meets Limehouse but is double-crossed; Ava convinces Boyd to take Shelby instead of Ellen May. Shelby tells Boyd he connected with Bo Crowder and Arlo Givens after breaking both legs on a parachute jump. Boyd hands Shelby to Colt, who handcuffs him to a tractor in a field. As a helicopter approaches, Marshals' vans arrive and take Shelby into custody thanks to Johnny's tip. Colt informs Boyd, worrying him and Ava about losing their money and angering Tonin.
Reader's Guide
Get Drew serves as a pivotal episode in Justified's fourth season, moving the Drew Thompson storyline toward its climax. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and its repercussions for the coming episodes. According to Nielsen Media Research, it was seen by an estimated 2.40 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, a 3% increase from the previous episode. The episode features the return of Mykelti Williamson as Ellstin Limehouse, last seen in 'Slaughterhouse'. Series developer Graham Yost noted that the idea to bring Limehouse back came naturally due to connections from previous seasons. Critics highlighted the episode's understated mystery and its focus on lengthy dialogues and monologues, with Seth Amitin of IGN giving it an 8.9 out of 10 and Noel Murray of The A.V. Club awarding an 'A−' grade. The episode sets up the final episodes of the season with Raylan's declaration that getting Shelby out of Harlan County alive will be difficult.
Did You Know?
- It was directed by Billy Gierhart.
- According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.40 million household viewers.
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