It is the 16th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producer Dave Andron and directed by Peter Werner.
The series is based on Elmore Leonard's stories about the character Raylan Givens, particularly "Fire in the Hole", which serves as the basis for the episode.
Following the shooting of a mob hitman, Raylan is sent to Lexington, Kentucky to investigate an old childhood friend Boyd Crowder, who is now part of a white supremacist gang.
In the episode, Dewey Crowe returns to Harlan to take advantage of a big score, but a more dangerous element has their eyes on that same prize.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.59 million household viewers and gained a 0.9/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49.
The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing and performances (particularly Walton Goggins).
Unable to find a mask, Dewey decides to wear a hat and pretends to be Raylan when he breaks into the house of the robbers.
While talking to Doyle (Joseph Lyle Taylor), Raylan finds that the woman identified him as the man who broke into the house.
That night, Doyle confronts Dickie and Coover (Brad William Henke) for their actions, telling them to be more responsible and careful.
Boyd loses the temper and puts Kyle in a headlock through the window and starts furiously driving.
"[2] In its original American broadcast, "The I of the Storm" was seen by an estimated 2.59 million household viewers and gained a 0.9/3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Club gave the episode a "B+" grade and wrote,"'The I Of The Storm' makes the thrilling suggestion that the criminal world of Harlan County is wide open this season, and the struggle for power among the young and unscrupulous will be positively Darwinian.