5 Best Timothy Olyphant TV Shows, Ranked

1. Timothy Olyphant plays Rod Reyes, the tour manager for the fictional band Daisy Jones & The Six in Apple TV's Daisy Jones & The Six. Olyphant's portrayal is considered an underrated highlight in his career, as he demonstrates a caring and supportive side while handling the band's inner conflicts and challenges.

2. In the drama series Deadwood, Olyphant delivers one of his greatest performances as Sheriff Seth Bullock. Bullock is a sheriff who balances maintaining order in the town with his own violent and cruel tendencies. His portrayal is compelling, intriguing, and entertaining, as audiences witness his transformation from a morally ambiguous character to a complex figure.

3. Timothy Olyphant is known for his role as Raylan Givens in the neo-Western TV series Justified, which received critical acclaim for its exploration of the blurred lines between right and wrong. Olyphant's performance as the charismatic and morally complex lawman earned him widespread praise and cemented his status as one of the standout actors in the series.

4. Olyphant stars as Kirsh, an android and manipulative schemer, in FX on Hulu's Alien: Earth. In this sci-fi thriller, Kirsh leads the team of Lost Boys, synthetic children/android hybrids created by the Prodigy Corporation. His performance brings emotionless robots to life, seamlessly transitioning them from menacing figures to compelling characters.

5. Timothy Olyphant's portrayal of Sheila Hammond, a zombie in Netflix's Santa Clarita Diet, showcases his wide range of character types. Alongside Drew Barrymore, Olyphant brings humor and zaniness to the undead couple's struggles in their small Californian town. Despite its cancellation after three seasons, the show remains a memorable and enjoyable addition to Olyphant's TV resume.