[s1e10] The Hammer Apr 2026

: The series is based on Elmore Leonard’s stories about Raylan Givens, specifically the short story "Fire in the Hole".

: Raylan is tasked with being a bodyguard for Judge Reardon after the judge's life is threatened following a bizarre incident involving a snake bite and a scantily clad woman. [S1E10] The Hammer

: While technically on protection duty, Raylan uses the time to continue his personal mission against his old friend and nemesis, Boyd Crowder. He visits Boyd's new "church" in the woods to warn his congregation about Boyd's violent past and offers a $50,000 reward for information leading to Boyd's arrest. : The series is based on Elmore Leonard’s

The tenth episode of first season, titled "The Hammer," centers on U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens (played by Timothy Olyphant) as he is assigned to protect an eccentric and hard-line judge named Mike "The Hammer" Reardon. The episode is notable for its sharp character development and the introduction of a legendary local figure in the world of the series. Key Plot Points He visits Boyd's new "church" in the woods