City Primeval Ending Twist Explained: Does It Set Up a Season 2?

So, two months of intricate plot twists, moral ambiguities, and the absurd antics of the Albanian mafia in Justified: City Primeval have come to an end. It goes without saying many fans found this soft reboot less compelling than the original series, but we beg to differ - ultimately, Raylan succeeded in doing what everyone was expecting. He finally unleashed his wrath, revisiting the central question of how much violence is justified in retaliation to violence.

Regardless of how viewers feel about the season, nearly everyone agrees that the finale was the highlight of the show's two-month run. The writers not only left us with a cliffhanger but also introduced an exhilarating twist. Fans are thrilled and confident that another season is on the horizon. After all, one of the most beloved characters from the original Justified made a surprise appearance at the end.

A warning is in order; there are some major spoilers ahead, so it's best to see the final episode of City Primeval before reading on.

'Great Finale. The last 10 minutes guarantees another season. Great news,' a fan said.

City Primeval's Biggest Problem Every Justified Fan Agrees OnThe last 10 minutes may not directly relate to the events of all eight episodes of City Primeval, but they effectively illustrate the evolution of Raylan's character, his moral dilemmas, and the fact that he needs to confront his past. After all, the final moments take place back in Harlan, Kentucky.

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'Only one person on Earth can draw Raylan out of retirement,' another fan said.

You will probably have guessed by now who that might be. Walton Coggins makes an appearance as Boyd Crowder, still alive and ready to go on a new journey. While being transferred to another facility, Raylan's longtime frenemy manages to escape just as the Deputy Marshal has decided to retire and focus on raising his daughter.

Will Timothy Olyphant's character return to his Deputy duties and his past? Sadly, only the writers have the answer. It would have been a total waste to reintroduce Boyd if there were no sequel in the works, and Olyphant seems to be enthusiastic.

'I can only tell you from my point of view, that if we are so lucky to get to do more, I feel like we could bring any cast member back from either incarnation of the show,' the actor shared prior to the WGA strike. 'The world expanded. The writers deserve a tremendous amount of credit for taking this big swing.'

Source: THR, Reddit.