The Collection 

Raylan turns to an art collector to help bring a criminal to justice, but the case soon turns to a murder investigation. Meanwhile, Raylan's ex-wife turns to him for help, and he turns to Boyd Crowder to gather dirt on his father.

Director:

Rod Holcomb

Writers:

Graham Yost (developed for television by), Graham Yost

Stars:

Timothy Olyphant, Nick Searcy, Joelle Carter

Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Timothy Olyphant	...	Raylan Givens
Nick Searcy	...	Art Mullen
Joelle Carter	...	Ava Crowder
Jacob Pitts	...	Tim Gutterson
Erica Tazel	...	Rachel Brooks
Natalie Zea	...	Winona Hawkins
Katherine LaNasa	...	Caryn Carnes
Brett Cullen	...	Greg Davis
Rick Gomez	...	ADA David Vasquez
Tony Hale	...	David Mortimer
Peter Jason	...	Owen Carnes
Robert Picardo	...	Karl Hanselman
William Ragsdale	...	Gary Hawkins
Walton Goggins	...	Boyd Crowder
Stefan Marks	...	FBI SAC

Storyline

After an apparent suicide on an opulent Kentucky horse farm, Raylan must resist the sexy widow as he searches for the dead man's missing art.

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Plot Keywords:

woman wears riding pants | art | widow | murder | horse | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller | Western

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Certificate:

TV-MA

Did You Know?

Trivia

At the 26 minute mark, a crude drawing of Hitler can be seen in the background throughout the scene. Coincidentally, the plot revolves heavily around possible fake Hitler paintings.

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Goofs

At the 8:50 mark, Peter Jason is talking but his mouth is not moving. This happens again in the next scene at the 9:00 mark.

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Quotes

Raylan Givens: I once met a man who made model reconstructions of famous aviation disasters.
Art Mullen: Hmph.
Raylan Givens: Tenerife. Sioux City. Lockerbie. Scaled down fusilages blackened and torn. Little engines and furrowed earth. I don't know. I figure people are entitled to their hobbies and I'm entitled to think those people are creepy. No offense Karl.
Karl Hanselman: Next time you're in Cincinnati, come by the gallery. I think you'll be quite surprised.
Raylan Givens: Honestly, I think I'd rather stick my dick in a blender.
Art Mullen: That might solve a few problems.

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Connections

References CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

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Soundtracks

Long Hard Times To Come
(Title Theme) (uncredited)
Written by Rench and T.O.N.E-z
Performed by Gangstagrass featuring T.O.N.E-z

User Reviews

Somewhat lackluster episode redeemed by one really good scene.

For the most part, it's the three guest stars (Tony Hale, Peter Jason and Robert Picardo) that are the important part of 'The Collection'. IT's not the most interesting crime of the week for this show. But it's that one scene near the very end that really punctuates this tale of art appraisal and cheap "Double Indemnity" plot lines and gives it punch.

Bookending this episode are conversations between Raylan and imprisoned Boyd, both scenes tease a possibly reborn convict as well as give another taste of one of the series' hallmarks: the dialogue. Scenes are made and even electrified by simple conversation between the two, and they're rarely (ever?) boring; more often than not peeling away layers of each character and exposing similarities.

7/10

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 April 2010 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Rooney McP Productions, Timberman-Beverly Productions, Nemo Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

41 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9