The Man Behind The Curtain

"The Man Behind the Curtain" is the seventh episode of the third season of the American Neo-Western television series Justified. It is the 33rd overall episode of the series and was written by story editor Ryan Farley and directed by Peter Werner. It originally aired on FX on February 28, 2012. The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode. The series follows Raylan Givens, a tough deputy U.S. Marshal enforcing his own brand of justice. The series revolves around the inhabitants and culture in the Appalachian Mountains area of eastern Kentucky, specifically Harlan County where many of the main characters grew up. In the episode, Raylan continues investigating Quarles, although this may prove to be risky for him and Tim. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.15 million household viewers and gained a 0.9 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the build-up for the second half of the season and performances, although some expressed dissatisfaction with the episode's pace. Plot A disoriented Arlo (Raymond J. Barry) walks through a road in the middle of the night, only to be stopped by men working for Limehouse (Mykelti Williamson). At Limehouse's Holler, a wounded Tanner shows up, begging for forgiveness for letting Raylan get involved. Limehouse forgives him and lets Tanner lick his wounds, only if he agrees to provide information on Quarles' movements. Limehouse later confronts Arlo, who accuses him of having his deceased wife Frances on Limehouse's Holler. When Arlo reaches for his gun, Limehouse's men knock him unconscious.