Apparently each season will tell its own, unique story and have unique characters.
Television True Detective | Season 2 Spoilers
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Including the main characters I assume? Interesting.
Will definitely give the show some legs; I think that the 'detective' genre is one of the most susceptible to losing quality with each new season as there's huge expectation for the new mystery plot to be greater than the last.
Yep, although there's a few things noting around that it could be similar to American Horror Story in that it keeps the same cast but they play new characters each season. I doubt Mc Conaughy will stick around though, not given his current success.
From what I've seen so far in the opening episode, and from what I've read about the series, it's going to be more of a character study than anything else, you get the impression the characters are of more importance than the plot itself. No doubt the story will play out brilliantly too though.
Maybe the most gripping pilot I've seen. Instantly hooked.
Interesting first episode, I enjoyed it.
Thought it was an excellent start
Good start indeed, we always knew the acting would be excellent but it seems to have strong direction and production making it visually good too which bodes well. Definitely moody but also quite funny in parts.
A little thing I noticed that may come up during the season
A little thing I noticed that may come up during the season
In the current timeline Woody is not wearing his wedding ring
Great first episode. I love this kind of stuff, crime in an American backwater, gritty as shit. Both leads are predictably brilliant, especially McConaughey who is almost comically grim.
I thought it was a little bit slow but I guess that's all to do with building the characters. It wasn't bad but definitely not great and I expected a bit more.
Obviously I will carry on watching it
Obviously I will carry on watching it
This series is also an interesting insight into where HBO is heading. A-List actors with a respected young feature director doing an 11 hour film. Tarantino has talked a lot about how he'd like to move into well funded miniseries to allow him to write longer scripts.
Thought it was excellent.
Harrelson and McConaughey's got the tension spot on. Their exchanges are brilliant.
Loved the tempo of it. Quite a contrast to so many other shows that gets the pace all wrong, often resulting in things happening with characters you barely know the name of, let alone care about.
This is going to be great, me thinks.
Harrelson and McConaughey's got the tension spot on. Their exchanges are brilliant.
Loved the tempo of it. Quite a contrast to so many other shows that gets the pace all wrong, often resulting in things happening with characters you barely know the name of, let alone care about.
This is going to be great, me thinks.
The first episode was flawless to me. I love these very dark police drama.
I like how layered it is, there are many subplots which don't always come across smoothly in television without excellent writing & performances. And being a mini series style means writers can employ great actors on a temporary gig that won't cramp their film careers. Reminds me of how Damages made the most of well known actors from season to season.
Only small complaint I'd have is that the supporting cast is not really pulling their weight, IMO. Even Woody seems a bit underwritten or at least he appears a bit of a stereotype in the early goings.
Only small complaint I'd have is that the supporting cast is not really pulling their weight, IMO. Even Woody seems a bit underwritten or at least he appears a bit of a stereotype in the early goings.
That's one of the best first episodes to a show that I've seen. The acting is brilliant and the pacing is just right to draw you in completely.
Just watched the pilot and thought it was brilliant.
Alexandra Daddario, holy fecking shit 
So good this show.
Episode 2 was a bit slow but still good
Alexandra Daddario, holy fecking shit
fecking A.
Alexandra Daddario, holy fecking shit
Indeed. Good God.
Love McConaghy's character in this. Share a very similar view on the world.
Anyone know when this starts on Sky Atlantic? Hopefully it's not a long wait.
February 22
Ugh. I was hoping they would broadcast shows within a couple of weeks of their US air date, not over a month later! Did the same with Boardwalk Empire too.
This show is amazing.
Jesus fecking Christ, I honestly don't know what was better, the episode or them tits.
Agreed.
This show is extremely promising. My question would be how is the show gonna deal with losing a character as riveting as Cohle, assuming McConnaughy leaves at the end of the season. Harrelson is interesting, but it's ultimately McConnaughy that is holding my interest
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My understanding is that the main characters will change from season to season. So I think both Harrelson & McConnaughy will be gone. Plus, the writing & direction are big characters in the series as well
Awesome music too.
Top class, this.
Who would've thought McConaughey had that performance in him? One of the best characters in a tv-show in years.
Who would've thought McConaughey had that performance in him? One of the best characters in a tv-show in years.
Alexandra Daddario, holy fecking shit
Great first 2 episodes so far. Hope the pace picks up soon
Remind me never to have a beer with you!
Cracking show, couldn't be enjoying it more.
How much does Rust look like Quinn from Dexter?
Obviously a far better character.
Obviously a far better character.
Yes!
I was wondering who he reminded me of and it's been eating me up since i watched this show! Even the way he speaks is like Quinn.
I could use some subtitles for McConaughey though, sometimes I have to pause and play the scene again.
I always these shows with subtitles, even the french ones. It's a weird habit of mine
Is this show any good then?
