TV series · 2010 · FX
Is Justified based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Justified is based on the book Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard (2001).
The TV series premiered in 2010 on FX.
The book behind Justified
Common questions
Is Justified based on a book?
Yes. Justified is based on the book Fire in the Hole by Elmore Leonard (2001).
Who wrote the book Justified is based on?
Fire in the Hole was written by Elmore Leonard and first published in 2001.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read Fire in the Hole before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Elmore Leonard's books
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 2007)
- Get Shorty (film, 1995)
- Out of Sight (film, 1998)
- 3:10 to Yuma (film, 1957)
- Be Cool (film, 2005)
- The Big Bounce (film, 2004)