Ep 8. The Spoil

In Justified season 2 episode 8, titled "The Spoil," Raylan Givens continues to investigate the murder of a coal executive and confronts his own personal demons along the way. The episode begins with Raylan talking to the victim's widow and trying to gather more information about her late husband's business dealings. However, she is not very forthcoming, and Raylan begins to suspect that there may be more to the case than meets the eye.

Meanwhile, Boyd Crowder is also on the hunt for information about the murder and tracks down a potential witness at a local bar. However, things quickly turn violent, and Boyd is forced to take matters into his own hands in order to protect himself. As he struggles to stay alive, he begins to realize just how dangerous his world has become.

Back at the office, Raylan's boss Art Mullen is dealing with the fallout from a personal mistake he made years ago. As he tries to cover his tracks and keep his job, he must also help Raylan stay focused on the case at hand.

As the episode progresses, tensions between Raylan and Boyd continue to escalate. Each man is determined to find the truth about the murder, but they have very different approaches to the investigation. Raylan is more methodical and investigative, while Boyd is more violent and impulsive.

In the end, the true culprit is revealed, and it turns out to be someone that Raylan never would have suspected. The Spoil is a thrilling episode that shows just how complex and dangerous the world of law enforcement can be. It also explores the personal struggles of the characters and the difficult choices they must make in order to survive in a world that is filled with violence and corruption.