AMC has gotten a reputation for making the best, smartest shows on television, even when playing with genre. And their new "western," Hell on Wheels, is no different. It's epic and lush and well made. But how are the themes of racism and redemption going to play in the modern age of political correctness?

Tonight was the series premiere of Justified, a new crime drama on the FX Network. Expectations were high due to the network's past success and its star, Deadwood's Timothy Olyphant. Unfortunately, it was kind of disappointing.