The standalone case of the sex offender reminded me how great Justified is at creating villains inside a specific community. We spend plenty of time watching the creep do his thing, but the authenticity comes through with the accent and the rural setting, so we really feel like Raylan is in a local area where everyone knows each other.
It looks like Raylan will be facing Mags this season, the drug matriarch who isn't afraid to dish out poison. The interesting thing about her is that she knows Raylan very well, making her the perfect person for Raylan to face off against.
"The Moonshine Wars" is a comparatively quieter episode and doesn't have much shooting, but it sets the tone perfectly for the rest of the season. Raylan really doesn't want to shoot anyone, Rachel will probably have more to do, Winona is sticking around for a long time, and, of course, Boyd is up to something again.
Score: 9.0/10
