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Hannah
02-18-2014, 03:55 PM
So is anyone watching this?

I love this show. Matthew McConaughey (spelling?) is fantastic.

I just caught up on the most recent episode from Sunday last night and I'm even more in love with this show then I was before.

The show references a book written in 1895 called The King in Yellow, which heavily influenced Lovecraft. I had never heard of it so of course I had to go check it out. Very interesting.

Anyway, anyone have any theories they want to share?

Still Servant
02-18-2014, 04:47 PM
HOLY SHIT! You read my mind. I came here with the intention just now to start a True Detective thread. I think we are the few that are watching it. People will catch on later.

I'm really loving the show. I think it was a slow burn at first, but it's gotten really good. Harrelson and McConaughey are doing some of their best work of their career here. The cinematography is great as well. The story is twisty and really getting interesting. I'm also loving all the commentaries on humans and relationships and life in general.

I don't really have any theories. Obviously, the first half of the season, they want us to think that Rust has something to do with the recent murders. That's not going to be the case, but I kind of think it's actually going to be Marty that has something to do with it. I have nothing to base that on though.

I'm not even worried about figuring it out. I trust the show completely to make the right choices with the story. True Detective has a chance to be a very exciting show for Hollywood. Each year will deal with a new case and new detectives. With the level of talent the first season has drawn, there will be A-list actors lining up for season two.

Merlin1958
02-18-2014, 04:53 PM
Oh, I've been watching it, Loving it and was just reluctant to start a new thread. Awesome show1!!

thegunslinger41
02-18-2014, 06:15 PM
Actually......i was going to start this thread today. true detective is superb and will win awards this year for sure. alot of what Rusty talks about in his ramblings follow similar themes that is seen in s.kings the gunslinger. mccaunahey talks about hiw everything is a circle and how repeat our pasts and are helpless to change it. it also referenced hp lovecrafts cthulu mythos. remember....ka is a circle and at the end of the dark tower we see this and is is quite painful when roland realizes this. anyhoo....i am rambling. btw....i have watched every episode three times each and i still keep missing things!

OchrisO
02-18-2014, 06:37 PM
I love the show. This article made me like it even more. Read it iof you are caught up with the show.

http://io9.com/the-one-literary-reference-you-must-know-to-appreciate-1523076497

Lookwhoitis
02-18-2014, 07:18 PM
been hearing massive buzz on this. Need to get downloadin...

Still Servant
02-18-2014, 07:23 PM
Cool! More people are watching than I thought.

RUBE
02-18-2014, 08:32 PM
I watched the first episode and it was great. Unfortunately I probably will not get to watch the rest until the end of the season. It definitely is going to happen though.

Hannah
02-18-2014, 09:27 PM
I love the show. This article made me like it even more. Read it iof you are caught up with the show.

http://io9.com/the-one-literary-reference-you-must-know-to-appreciate-1523076497

That was the article I read last night that told me about the King in Yellow. Very interesting.

There are so many nuances to this show. I have to put down the knitting needles and make sure I am watching the whole thing so I don't miss anything.

Oh, and I think one of my fave lines was when Marty tells Cohle: You're like the Michael Jordan of being a son of a bitch.

Bev Vincent
02-19-2014, 03:15 AM
It's a terrific show, and I can't wait to see where they go with it in the final three episodes. This is a unique series in that it has the same writer and director for every episode, so it's like an 8-hour movie. I was really impressed by the 6-minute shot at the end of the episode a week ago. There's so much going on in it that could have messed it up. I've been writing about it on my blog.

The show's creator, Nic Pizzolatto, has a fine novel called Galveston that I just read recently. Well worth checking out -- I reviewed it at Onyx Reviews. It's unrelated to True Detective, but the main character likes to make little men out of beer cans!

Ben Staad
02-19-2014, 05:24 AM
Cancelled HBO a little awhile ago. I remember seeing the teasers for it and thinking it was going to be good. Maybe when GOT comes back on I will try and watch this as well.

Hannah
02-20-2014, 02:40 PM
It's a terrific show, and I can't wait to see where they go with it in the final three episodes. This is a unique series in that it has the same writer and director for every episode, so it's like an 8-hour movie. I was really impressed by the 6-minute shot at the end of the episode a week ago. There's so much going on in it that could have messed it up. I've been writing about it on my blog.

The show's creator, Nic Pizzolatto, has a fine novel called Galveston that I just read recently. Well worth checking out -- I reviewed it at Onyx Reviews. It's unrelated to True Detective, but the main character likes to make little men out of beer cans!

I read an article about the long take they did in that episode. Very interesting. What's the link to your blog, Bev?

That book sounds interesting. I may have to put it on my list.

I also saw in another article someone comparing the little beer can men and how they were set up to the dolls that Marty's daughter had configured in an earlier episode. There's a lot of things that I don't notice about this show that I feel like I'm missing. Good thing I have the internet! :cyclops:

Bev Vincent
02-20-2014, 06:40 PM
Bevvincent.com

Lookwhoitis
02-20-2014, 07:18 PM
Watched first two eps. Wow! Great Great show...

webstar1000
02-21-2014, 04:31 AM
AMAZING show and gets better and better! ANyone know if this is a stand alone project? Or is there more to come...

Bev Vincent
02-21-2014, 04:45 AM
This season is a standalone 8 episodes. If the series is renewed, it won't be with Marty and Cohle. Their story will be done.

One of the unique things about this series is that all 8 episodes are written by the same guy and directed by the same director, so it's like an 8-hour film.

webstar1000
02-21-2014, 04:50 AM
This season is a standalone 8 episodes. If the series is renewed, it won't be with Marty and Cohle. Their story will be done.

One of the unique things about this series is that all 8 episodes are written by the same guy and directed by the same director, so it's like an 8-hour film.

You can tell it is... It just keeps getting better and better. What do we have 3 left?

Bev Vincent
02-21-2014, 04:55 AM
Yes, three more.

Still Servant
02-22-2014, 09:04 AM
Just a tip for those who don't have HBO. Ask some of your friends and family who do have HBO for their Cable provider, E-mail address and password. Everybody who has HBO gets free access to HBOGo and should have all that information. It's a great way to keep up with the HBO shows without having to wait for DVDs or illegally download them.

Ben Staad
02-22-2014, 12:29 PM
Feel free to PM me. :xizao:


Just a tip for those who don't have HBO. Ask some of your friends and family who do have HBO for their Cable provider, E-mail address and password. Everybody who has HBO gets free access to HBOGo and should have all that information. It's a great way to keep up with the HBO shows without having to wait for DVDs or illegally download them.

stkmw02
02-22-2014, 05:35 PM
I just learned about this show today, because I worked with Alex Daddario on a past movie and apparently she has a fully nude scene in an episode.

Joe315
02-22-2014, 10:08 PM
I just learned about this show today, because I worked with Alex Daddario on a past movie and apparently she has a fully nude scene in an episode.

Yes she does...

Bev Vincent
02-23-2014, 05:00 AM
Indeed.

stkmw02
02-23-2014, 08:41 AM
From your responses... I imagine it is either terrible or wonderful. I have no desire to see it. :lol:

Still Servant
02-23-2014, 03:17 PM
Feel free to PM me. :xizao:


Just a tip for those who don't have HBO. Ask some of your friends and family who do have HBO for their Cable provider, E-mail address and password. Everybody who has HBO gets free access to HBOGo and should have all that information. It's a great way to keep up with the HBO shows without having to wait for DVDs or illegally download them.

I would love to, unfortunately, everybody I give my login info to now says that they get an error message saying I've exceeded the amount of devices I can be logged in on. I apparently have been too liberal with giving out my info. I just really want people I know to watch GoT and True Detective.

Stkymw02, that's awesome that you met Alex Daddario. Is she as beautiful in person as she is on the show? She's a talented actress too. Is she nice? Do you have her phone number? Just kidding on the last one. Unless of course you actually have it. Never mind, I wouldn't know what to do with her. I'm leaving now.

Still Servant
03-04-2014, 06:11 PM
Only one episode left. It's going to be bitter sweet. I hate the fact that we won't see these characters again. This show has gotten better each week.

Merlin1958
03-04-2014, 06:37 PM
Only one episode left. It's going to be bitter sweet. I hate the fact that we won't see these characters again. This show has gotten better each week.

Pretty sure the marketed a season finale and not a series finale, but I'm with you.

stkmw02
03-04-2014, 06:41 PM
She was actually very nice and did a great job on the film, Bereavement. It's been fun to watch her career since then, but it would weird me out to see her naked. I've watched the other episodes and True Detective is definitely awesome. I also agree that it seems to 'grow' as a show, with the characters developing more with each episode. I don't know about the production/writing team, but it feels like they're getting more confidence as the season goes on.

Joe315
03-04-2014, 09:19 PM
Only one episode left. It's going to be bitter sweet. I hate the fact that we won't see these characters again. This show has gotten better each week.

Pretty sure the marketed a season finale and not a series finale, but I'm with you.

Each season will feature different characters.

Shannon
03-05-2014, 09:38 AM
Love. This. Show.

I haven't been excited in a WHILE about seeing a show's next episode week-to-week.

Bev Vincent
03-05-2014, 09:42 AM
Just one last one to go -- I think Marty's father-in-law is going to play into this somehow.

webstar1000
03-05-2014, 10:03 AM
Love. This. Show.

I haven't been excited in a WHILE about seeing a show's next episode week-to-week.

Agreed.

RUBE
03-07-2014, 03:15 PM
I just watched all of the episodes in the last 48 hours. Its an awesome show but that was a lot of darkness in a short time. I don't know what exactly to expect in the last episode but I am not sure we will get all of the answers. They may just hint at who the Yellow King is but not actually reveal him.

Merlin1958
03-08-2014, 02:39 PM
What I am getting, from what I have read so far, is that the show is designed to be a sort of "Seasonal/short stories/novella's" in which a thematic string, likely the "Yellow King" plays a part throughout. A very intriguing and investing aspect of the show. As I understand it, Harrelson and McConnahy will be done after this season and new characters will be revealed in subsequent seasons. A very nice twist/plot ploy IMHO.

Then again, I am prone to being "Confused"!! LOL

Still Servant
03-09-2014, 01:54 PM
What I am getting, from what I have read so far, is that the show is designed to be a sort of "Seasonal/short stories/novella's" in which a thematic string, likely the "Yellow King" plays a part throughout. A very intriguing and investing aspect of the show. As I understand it, Harrelson and McConnahy will be done after this season and new characters will be revealed in subsequent seasons. A very nice twist/plot ploy IMHO.

Then again, I am prone to being "Confused"!! LOL

Exactly. Think American Horror Story when you think of True Detective. I hadn't heard about the Yellow King being a story thread that could tie all the seasons together. That would be cool though.

I can say this, there will be a line of A-List actors chomping at the bit to get on season 2 of this show. Guaranteed.

RUBE
03-09-2014, 08:34 PM
Well its done. I can't say it was a perfect ending but there were definitely parts I liked. The chase through the ruins was intense and creepy. It was well done. The ending for Rust was great. Somehow in all this he went from a pessimist to an optimist. The negatives for me including not getting to see the fall of the others that were obviously involved and that they had to throw incest in there. Is having a backwoods cult that kidnaps, rapes, and kills not creepy enough? Anyway, it was a great season and will be hard to top.

Shannon
03-10-2014, 12:02 AM
Anyone wanna make flowers?

Very good ending.

webstar1000
03-11-2014, 03:31 AM
Great show... well done. Ending was good but I think Rust should not have made it out...

Bev Vincent
03-11-2014, 06:05 AM
I think Rust had to make it out so he could have his epiphany. That was what the show was about, as much as anything.

Still Servant
03-13-2014, 02:30 PM
I enjoyed the ending. I knew it wasn't going to tie everything up and I knew they weren't going to bring down some entire ring of evil doers. I think it was a fitting ending. A very solid show. I'm looking forward to seeing what new story and characters they come up with for season two.

Merlin1958
03-13-2014, 03:46 PM
I enjoyed the ending. I knew it wasn't going to tie everything up and I knew they weren't going to bring down some entire ring of evil doers. I think it was a fitting ending. A very solid show. I'm looking forward to seeing what new story and characters they come up with for season two.

Agreed. I am also going on record as predicting that either through the story line or cameo's these two characters will make an appearance of some kind down the road.

Hannah
03-26-2014, 09:01 AM
I loved the ending. Carcosa was creepy as shit. "Take off your mask."

Also, I have asked my sister to make me a creepy tree sculpture for my birthday. I want to put it in the frot yard and creep out all the neighbors...

Edit: I may have overused creepy in this post. Hahaha

Bev Vincent
03-26-2014, 09:14 AM
Wasn't that lair creepy? What amazing (creepy) set design.

Still Servant
03-26-2014, 01:03 PM
Actually, that reminds me, what are your thoughts about the structure of the lair (Carcosa)? It's obviously an abandoned building of some sort that hasn't been used in quite some time. Nature has taken over and concealed most of the attributes of the building, but I kind of noticed that it looked like a castle. Any idea why there would be a castle-like structure in that part of the country?

Bev Vincent
03-26-2014, 02:27 PM
It was an old pre-Civil War fort in reality.

Merlin1958
03-26-2014, 09:16 PM
It was an old pre-Civil War fort in reality.

That's what I got, though the exact dialogue escapes me.

Ben Staad
04-25-2014, 07:00 PM
Watched the entire series this past week and loved it. The dialogue was great and both leads did an amazing job. I think the set for the finale was a bit over done but it did lend itself to the crazy killer. The making flowers (and storytime) bit and the put on accent were successful in creeping me the hell out.

I do have a tough time buying the fact that a family was into all aspects of this and still hold high positions of authority. Abuse, Santería, killings, incest, pornography, sacrifices, and all the subsequent cover-ups. You would imagine that a family performing such vial acts would struggle to portray normalcy in everyday life.

Still Servant
04-27-2014, 03:11 PM
I do have a tough time buying the fact that a family was into all aspects of this and still hold high positions of authority. Abuse, Santería, killings, incest, pornography, sacrifices, and all the subsequent cover-ups. You would imagine that a family performing such vial acts would struggle to portray normalcy in everyday life.

Agreed. I think that's one of my problems with the finale. I kind of wanted Rust and Marty to go after these high profile types. I think that could have been really interesting.

Ben Staad
04-29-2014, 06:32 PM
I'm happy with the ending but didn't really buy into the wrap up. It was still an amazing show with great writing and awesome acting but I just didn't like how it wrapped up. If you look beyond that the show could have been solely about Rust finding himself and finally confronting his demons and emotions. If that was the case they did an excellent job of showing that.




Agreed. I think that's one of my problems with the finale. I kind of wanted Rust and Marty to go after these high profile types. I think that could have been really interesting.

Nickelwise
06-10-2014, 08:17 AM
It's out on Blu Ray and DVD today. Amazon has the Blu Ray for $30 and the DVD for $25.

skyofcrack
06-17-2014, 09:08 PM
I just watched this series and was very impressed. The writing, directing and performing were all top notch. I noticed that the director, Cary Fukunaga, who directed all 8 episodes, is also directing the upcoming It 2-film remake. I wonder if he's a King fan seeing as the killer in TD was essentially The Lawnmower Man. :D

Merlin1958
06-18-2014, 04:19 PM
I just watched this series and was very impressed. The writing, directing and performing were all top notch. I noticed that the director, Cary Fukunaga, who directed all 8 episodes, is also directing the upcoming It 2-film remake. I wonder if he's a King fan seeing as the killer in TD was essentially The Lawnmower Man. :D



? I admit to being a bit fuzzy and my memory is not well at all, but wasn't the "Lawnmower Man" actually a satyr? I know the movie, a bad one, had little to do with the original short story or, perhaps I am missing something obvious. I've been known to do that. Please set me straight. I just do not get the reference. I apologize in advance.

skyofcrack
06-19-2014, 01:43 AM
I just watched this series and was very impressed. The writing, directing and performing were all top notch. I noticed that the director, Cary Fukunaga, who directed all 8 episodes, is also directing the upcoming It 2-film remake. I wonder if he's a King fan seeing as the killer in TD was essentially The Lawnmower Man. :D



? I admit to being a bit fuzzy and my memory is not well at all, but wasn't the "Lawnmower Man" actually a satyr? I know the movie, a bad one, had little to do with the original short story or, perhaps I am missing something obvious. I've been known to do that. Please set me straight. I just do not get the reference. I apologize in advance.


You're overcomplicating the reference. The guy in TD cut grass (lawnmower man).

Merlin1958
06-21-2014, 12:04 PM
I just watched this series and was very impressed. The writing, directing and performing were all top notch. I noticed that the director, Cary Fukunaga, who directed all 8 episodes, is also directing the upcoming It 2-film remake. I wonder if he's a King fan seeing as the killer in TD was essentially The Lawnmower Man. :D



? I admit to being a bit fuzzy and my memory is not well at all, but wasn't the "Lawnmower Man" actually a satyr? I know the movie, a bad one, had little to do with the original short story or, perhaps I am missing something obvious. I've been known to do that. Please set me straight. I just do not get the reference. I apologize in advance.


You're overcomplicating the reference. The guy in TD cut grass (lawnmower man).



:doh::wtf: What an ass!! Here I am looking for the "Deeper meaning" as the show seems to dictate!! So very sorry for that mis-step!! LOL

skyofcrack
06-21-2014, 01:02 PM
:doh::wtf: What an ass!! Here I am looking for the "Deeper meaning" as the show seems to dictate!! So very sorry for that mis-step!! LOL

Not a problem. :D

BTW, Sorry I didn't get back to your PM, I got caught up in looking through YouTube clips of CTS. I was trying to find something to send to you but hours got away from me. :D

Ben Staad
06-21-2014, 01:49 PM
I didn't get the reference either but backing up a bit it makes sense.

Ben Staad
07-12-2014, 02:10 PM
Blah. I do not care for Colin Farrell at all.

http://theweek.com/article/index/264589/speedreads-colin-farrell-is-in-talks-for-true-detectives-second-season

Bev Vincent
07-12-2014, 04:30 PM
Me, neither, although he has his moments.

Ben Staad
09-24-2014, 09:00 AM
Maybe I will be surprised however the announced leads sound very uninteresting.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2014/09/23/colin-farrell-vince-vaughn-sign-on-for-hbo-true-detective/16106383/

Bev Vincent
09-24-2014, 09:02 AM
I almost feel like posting in the "displeased and bothered" thread about this. Seriously? Those two? Sure, they may surprise us all, but I'll be going into this with deep reservations.

Ben Staad
09-24-2014, 09:05 AM
A high bar was set with season one and I feel that both Vaughn and Farrell are both one dimensional actors. I hope they prove me wrong.

WeDealInLead
09-24-2014, 09:06 AM
I can see Farrell pulling it off but Vaughn gives off such a douchy vibe, I don't think I'll stick around.

Bev Vincent
09-24-2014, 09:16 AM
1-dimensional gives them more credit than I would!

racerx45
09-24-2014, 09:17 AM
So this season it’s a comedy?

webstar1000
09-24-2014, 09:21 AM
So this season it’s a comedy?

lol

fernandito
09-24-2014, 12:48 PM
Yeah... not too crazy about the casting either. I have faith in the writers though so I'll give them the benefit of a doubt. This is going to be an uphill battle for me tho.

Lookwhoitis
09-24-2014, 12:52 PM
First the plagiarism kerfluffle, then this sub-par casting in season 2. Is this show ready to jump the shark already?

Is Pizzolatto a hack?

I guess we'll find out

fernandito
09-24-2014, 01:41 PM
First the plagiarism kerfluffle, then this sub-par casting in season 2. Is this show ready to jump the shark already?

Is Pizzolatto a hack?

I guess we'll find out

FIND OUT NEXT TIME ON DRAGON BALL Z!!

WeDealInLead
09-24-2014, 03:06 PM
Was it really plagiarism or did they pay Ligotti before they made the show? Honest question.

fernandito
09-24-2014, 03:14 PM
Pizzolatto was very adamant that everything on there was all his original work. I don't know how true or untrue that is, but he was defending his stance vigorously...

Lookwhoitis
09-24-2014, 06:49 PM
Was it really plagiarism or did they pay Ligotti before they made the show? Honest question.

Supposedly they didn't pay or acknowledge Ligotti with the exception of one interview in which Pizzolatto's feet were held to the fire on it by a reporter well versed in weird fiction.

Also there were sections almost directly quoted within Rust Cohle's dialogue from a nonfiction work by Ligotti called The Conspiracy Against the Human Race

I dunno about the plagiarism charge, but I loved the show and the show led me to Ligotti, who I am beginning to read so I think it is a win/win, LOL

Here is a link to a Ligotti website run by one of the accusers. Definite biased slant towards "Pizzolatto is a Plagiarist!" movement in this mammoth thread but it has links to multiple articles about the situation.

http://www.ligotti.net/showthread.php?t=8770

Lookwhoitis
09-24-2014, 06:52 PM
Pizzolatto was very adamant that everything on there was all his original work. I don't know how true or untrue that is, but he was defending his stance vigorously...

The reason for that could be that True Detective is a cash cow now and the HBO suits and lawyers are forcing him to tow that party line.

fernandito
09-25-2014, 08:23 AM
Came across this. Very interesting read...

The problem with saying True Detective was "plagiarized". (http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2014/08/06/true_detective_plagiarized_no_nic_pizzolatto_did_n ot_plagiarize_thomas_ligotti.html)

Shannon
09-25-2014, 05:28 PM
Rachel McAdams rumored. Man, their budget for casting must be fucking huge, lol

chucknbuck
05-10-2015, 05:29 PM
One of the best HBO shows ever.

"Time is like a flat circle". Sounds like ka.

I'm hopeful (and a little worried) about season 2.

Still Servant
05-11-2015, 02:09 PM
Same.

I think we can all agree that season 2 can't possibly be as good as season 1. The question for me is whether or not it's going to be just good or a complete trainwreck. As long as it's good, I'll be happy.

fernandito
05-11-2015, 02:21 PM
The trailers have done nothing to dispel my doubts about season 2.

It looks too hollywood-y, nothing like the tenebrous aesthetic of the S1.

webstar1000
05-11-2015, 03:39 PM
Season one was amazing. Other than I wanted more from the ending.... It will be tough for them to equal or best that season with the 2nd.

fernandito
06-22-2015, 09:16 AM
Can't believe we don't have a thread for this yet.

So, who else saw the premiere?

I'm very skeptical about this second season.. and not just because we lost our two talismans in the form of Matthew and Woody, but because this new series seems just a bit too self conscious.

The pilot, which didn't necessarily alleviate my fears, still proved pretty entertaining and laid the seeds for some very interesting pay off down the road.

What does everyone think?

Still Servant
06-22-2015, 06:22 PM
Do you mean we don't have a thread for season 2 or a thread for True Detective in general? Because the other True Detective thread is on this page about 12 threads down. :D

I'm intrigued enough to be looking forward to the next episode and watch it live. That's the best I can say for any show really. I have a bunch of problems with the first episode. The cliched characters kind of annoy me. The alcoholic cop with a checkered past. The wounded (mentally and physically) former soldier. As for McAdams', I really do enjoy her as an actress, and she's cute as a button, but I'm just not sure I buy her as this character. Time will tell.

Also, the opening theme is putrid.

fernandito
06-23-2015, 10:32 AM
Also, her name is fucking Antigone? I mean... really?

thegunslinger41
06-23-2015, 11:38 AM
I saw the last Sunday's episode. I thought it was decent. So far it's slow, but I guess they are setting the ground, for what I hope for, is a great second season. Definitely can't beat Season 1 though.


I did like the scene where Farrell pays the bully a visit. :)

wordslingers
06-23-2015, 11:51 AM
Also, her name is fucking Antigone? I mean... really?

I had pretty much the same reaction and then remembered that Rustin is pretty far out as well. Must be a thing of his, picking strange names for his protags. Could either make them more memorable or make people have a hard time remembering their names!

As for the new season, I'm hearing very mixed things but I don't expect it to compare with the first season. I'm scrapping my expectations to find the same kind of vibe and atmosphere.

fernandito
06-29-2015, 09:04 AM
Sooooooooooooo this happened

https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/posts/2015/06/TD/d18d3c088.jpg

Bev Vincent
06-29-2015, 10:14 AM
I wonder if that might be a bean-bag rifle or something else non-lethal?

Bev Vincent
06-29-2015, 10:17 AM
And Rick Springfield? Holy moly -- I did not recognize him!

fernandito
06-29-2015, 10:47 AM
I wonder if that might be a bean-bag rifle or something else non-lethal?

It's possible. Probable. The HBO trailers featured several scenes with Velcoro that have not yet happened so it's possible they're just milking this as a cliffhanger.

Unless... UNLESS

HBO has just pulled the carpet out from under us and Velcoro really IS dead. That means they committed to it fully and had Farrell shoot additional footage knowing full well it was all just a red herring. How insane would that be?

fernandito
06-29-2015, 10:48 AM
Also, Vaughn's monologue about being locked in the basement was a step in the right direction of getting me to buy him as a serious actor.

Merlin1958
06-29-2015, 12:43 PM
Remember, he popped him a second time in the chest, Bev. Presumably the "Kill Shot".

Bev Vincent
06-29-2015, 12:54 PM
But I didn't see any blood.

Graham Yost from Justified always said: unless you see someone in a body bag or on an autopsy table, you can't assume they're dead.

Merlin1958
06-29-2015, 12:58 PM
But I didn't see any blood.

Graham Yost from Justified always said: unless you see someone in a body bag or on an autopsy table, you can't assume they're dead.

True, just didn't look like a "beanbag' to me (of course what do I know? LOL). I immediately thought he's either done for or, gonna be in the hospital for a while.

needfulthings
06-29-2015, 03:00 PM
MAYBE WE ARE IN FOR A TITLE CHANGE?
BEZZERIDES & VELCORO (DECASED):rolleyes:
http://imageshack.com/a/img538/1839/M9cmeH.jpg

Merlin1958
06-29-2015, 03:03 PM
:wtf::wtf:

RUBE
06-29-2015, 04:00 PM
The second episode was definitely better than the first, even without the ending (he seemed pretty dead to me.) I am having a hard time buying the Vince Vaughn character and that monologue was trying way too hard at... something and failing. Was it suppose to make us sympathize with him? Was it some theme for the show? I don't know because his delivery bored the hell out of me. The rest of the episode was cool except for the creepy mom who was horny for her own son. I think we have covered incest on TV pretty well recently so I hope this is not leading to more. Based on some reviews that have pointed out some of the things alluded to (Antigone, for one) we probably are going that route at some point.

skyofcrack
06-29-2015, 08:24 PM
This is the same guy who killed the other one in almost the same spot then transported him to be found on the PCH. He shot that guy in the groin. Both shots here looked to be in the lower belly region which would mean he would bleed a lot before dying. If he wanted to kill him, that second shot would've been right in the head.

He'll be found and recover. In both cases, the killer was sending a message.

Shannon
06-29-2015, 09:01 PM
I'm going to put my vote in for rock salt. And in real life, he'd be dead. But in the show they'll say "Thank God it was only rock salt!" lol

Anyway, I'm not liking this season much. I gave the first episode a three out of five and the second one a two out of five. I know it's still early, but I was HOOKED by this point in the first season.

Still Servant
07-01-2015, 08:35 PM
He could be dead. After the success of Game of Thrones, it's really popular to kill off main characters without warning.

It could be rock salt. I don't think it's a bean bag. If it were a bean bag, there wouldn't be smoke from the shotgun after it was shot. Like Merlin said though, there's no need for the "kill shot" if you're using non-lethal rounds.

I can't quite put my finger on it, but there seems to be something missing with this show right now. Like others have said, they seem to be trying way too hard.

webstar1000
07-03-2015, 03:34 AM
I am really liking this season. Is there any indication that the 2 seasons could be linked? I mean we didn't get 100% closure last season on a few things... that be cool for sure. I really dig it so far!

Bev Vincent
07-03-2015, 04:04 AM
Jake La Botz, who played "the Shape" in Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, will appear on this week's episode.

fernandito
07-03-2015, 08:46 AM
I can't quite put my finger on it, but there seems to be something missing with this show right now. Like others have said, they seem to be trying way too hard.
The problem as I see it is that the 4 principal actors - Vaughn, Farrell, McAdams, Kitsch - seem to be stuck in this paradigm of "Okay, we're 4 actors who are playing against type.. let's see who sucks the least". They're having a tough time finding their proper 'voice'. They don't feel confident in their roles, it doesn't feel natural...

To your point, Mike - another problem is that Pozzallato w/e seems hellbent on making sure ALL of his characters wax darkly poetic. We bought Rust's relentless nihilism in Season 1 because of well, Matthew M. being so fucking good in the role number one, and secondly because Harrelson served as a counter weight. He offset Rust's pessimistic, labyrinth-ean musings with his sarcastic humor and straight forwardness.

All that negative energy was contained in a single vessel so it was easier to accept, but Season 2 spreads all of that into 4 different characters and it feels shoehorned.



I am really liking this season. Is there any indication that the 2 seasons could be linked? I mean we didn't get 100% closure last season on a few things... that be cool for sure. I really dig it so far!

I'm sticking with the show because despite my concerns regarding the central characters, it does have some brights spots. This season takes a much closer look at the impact that violence has on families. The three 'good guys' are all shattered in different ways because of their unstable family lives.

I'm not sure of the timeline of season 2 but it's entirely possible that they could be linked in way or another. I wouldn't be surprised if they name dropped Hart and Cohle somewhere.

Btw did anyone else notice that Semyon, the villain, is the only with a relatively normal life? He has a wife, trying to have a baby. I think that's interesting, and I wonder what message the directors are ultimately trying to underscore..

Merlin1958
07-04-2015, 04:21 AM
I thought the premise was that each season was independent, Of course a "non" here or there not withstanding.

Still Servant
07-05-2015, 06:02 PM
My sister thinks she figured out the mystery in the first episode. I have to admit, I think it's plausible. It's a somewhat "out there" theory, but I could see it working. There have been quite a few hints so far.

I won't post it because I don't want to ruin the season in case she's right. She has a good track record of nailing stuff like that when it comes to TV and movies.

Bev Vincent
07-06-2015, 07:57 AM
For those who saw last night's episode (#3), the Conway Twitty impersonator at the beginning was played by Jake La Botz, who was "the Shape" in Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.

RUBE
07-06-2015, 07:58 PM
So the answer wasn't rock salt but rubber buckshot or riot shot. I still think he would have been way worse off at that range. Hell, people have been killed by blanks at a close enough range.

Anyway, it is starting to pickup. I enjoyed this episode the most of this season so far. It might be because they were finally doing some detective work. I also like the Twin Peaks black lodge vibe that the opening scene had even though it was apparently country music night.

Bev Vincent
07-07-2015, 02:55 AM
Jake La Botz, who played "the Shape" in Ghost Brothers of Darkland County, will appear on this week's episode.

...as a Conway Twitty impersonator!

Still Servant
07-23-2015, 04:43 PM
It looks like this season of True Detective still isn't getting people excited. I actually enjoyed the episode last week and the season has grown on me somewhat. The end of the episode a few weeks back was really good. One of the better shoot-out scenes I've seen on TV. I really think that's what this season is missing - action.

I don't need anymore scenes where Vince Vaughn talks to the ceiling.

Lookwhoitis
07-23-2015, 07:07 PM
I guess we are gonna really find out if Pizzolatto can defeat the sophmore slump, or if he is really just a hack who plagiarized the meat of what made season 1 good from Thomas Ligotti. It isn't looking pretty so far, but i'm willing to give em the benefit of the doubt and watch.

Im intrigued to read Galveston to see what i think about that piece of writing.

craigobau
07-24-2015, 09:46 AM
I'm trying so hard to like this second season, but coming off such an amazing first season, and there being such a convoluted plot which is hard to follow, I'm really struggling to enjoy this.

With only three episodes to go, I just can't see how they're going to turn this one around.

Anyway, did anyone else pick up that the plastic surgeon character was played by the one and only Rick "Jessie's Girl" Springfield?!

Bev Vincent
07-24-2015, 09:55 AM
I didn't recognize him the first time he appeared and was astonished to discover that's who it was. He was more recognizable last week, when he was getting the crap beat out of him.

DoctorZaius
07-24-2015, 02:20 PM
I'm trying so hard to like this second season, but coming off such an amazing first season, and there being such a convoluted plot which is hard to follow, I'm really struggling to enjoy this.

With only three episodes to go, I just can't see how they're going to turn this one around.

Anyway, did anyone else pick up that the plastic surgeon character was played by the one and only Rick "Jessie's Girl" Springfield?!

I felt the same way, but then the last two episodes really got me hooked. I can't wait to see last week's final scene realized this week.

wordslingers
07-27-2015, 07:05 AM
The season's really growing on me, really! I have to really put it into my head that I'm watching another show, though. I think it's more enjoyable to think of it as a completely separate thing, because comparing it to the first season is almost entirely pointless. What keeps bringing me back are the characters -- I really like Ani and Ray. Not so much the others, but the focus tends to be on them anyway.

Also, the final scene last night was, uh. something, wasn't it?

craigobau
07-27-2015, 11:51 AM
The season's really growing on me, really! I have to really put it into my head that I'm watching another show, though. I think it's more enjoyable to think of it as a completely separate thing, because comparing it to the first season is almost entirely pointless. What keeps bringing me back are the characters -- I really like Ani and Ray. Not so much the others, but the focus tends to be on them anyway.

Also, the final scene last night was, uh. something, wasn't it?

I completely agree. No point comparing the two season's and we've had two good episodes in a row now and hopefully the final two episodes will be even better.

The final scene was very intense, although I thought the ease by which they found the room with the incriminating documents and then Ani conveniently existing the house just as Paul arrived at the front door was a bit too simple considering how complex the rest of the storyline has been.

Still Servant
07-27-2015, 10:53 PM
The season's really growing on me, really! I have to really put it into my head that I'm watching another show, though. I think it's more enjoyable to think of it as a completely separate thing, because comparing it to the first season is almost entirely pointless. What keeps bringing me back are the characters -- I really like Ani and Ray. Not so much the others, but the focus tends to be on them anyway.

Also, the final scene last night was, uh. something, wasn't it?

Actually, I feel the show focuses too much on Vince Vaughn's character at times. I think he gets just as much screen time as anybody else.

The final scene was really good. Very intense and a very interesting choice of music over that scene. It had a very 1940's/1950's old Hollywood film vibe.

I just hope everything comes together in the end. My main problem with the show this season is a weak mystery. Either way, whether you like the show or not, you have to respect the work Colin Farrell is doing. The man is working his ass off on this show. Love him or hate him, you have to give him credit.

Shannon
07-27-2015, 11:10 PM
I LOVED the first season, and I wanted to love this season.

I finished episode five, and officially stopped watching. This season, anyway.

Bev Vincent
07-28-2015, 02:48 AM
I'm enjoying it so far. It's different from S1, but it has the byzantine plot of a Ross MacDonald LA story and the characters are fascinating.

wordslingers
07-28-2015, 12:38 PM
Agreed about Farrell, he's doing great. I liked his character right away, despite some of his questionable choices. And I also like Frank less than the others by a margin, but I've never liked Vince Vaughn so I'm not sure if this is a valid criticism or just bias against him :P

Shannon, I can't remember what episode 5 was, but if it's the one I'm thinking of I'm surprised you stopped watching after that final sequence. It reminded me of the single take from S1 (although that take is unbeatable).

Shannon
07-28-2015, 02:43 PM
I skimmed through the rest of episode five and six, just to see if Rachel McAdams was finally going to bang someone on screen, but alas, no bang.

The sex club rescue scene was pretty good, though. :)

Still Servant
08-03-2015, 05:24 PM
I've been fully awake for every episode. I haven't surfed the internet or poked around on my phone (some shows I watch while surfing, it's usually ones I don't care about, I'm looking at you Under the Dome). I'm usually really good with following plot threads in TV shows and movies, but I can honestly say I have no idea what is going on.

When the 3 "detectives" were explaining what was going on, I was completely lost. I can't be the only person having this problem. They were throwing so many names around my head was spinning. Clearly they didn't do a good enough job at distinguishing all these names.

Also, how the fuck did that guy know Woodrugh was going to use that exit?

Still Servant
08-03-2015, 05:51 PM
This article helps a great deal.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_t his_confusing_season.html

Bev Vincent
08-03-2015, 05:52 PM
Maybe they had people covering all the exits?

What exactly is the plot of True Detective? An excruciatingly clear breakdown: http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_t his_confusing_season.html?wpsrc=sh_all_mob_tw_top

Still Servant
08-03-2015, 06:08 PM
Bev, we just posted the same link. :lol: That's pretty awesome!

You're probably right, they more than likely had people stationed at different exits. The only problem with that is they made this underground setting seem like a labyrinth. There could have been dozen of exits.

craigobau
08-03-2015, 09:56 PM
Still find the plotting very confusing, but last night's episode was very good and seems to have things up well for a great 90 minute finale next week.

I also agree that Colin Farrell has done an excellent job in this series. He's really inhibited the Ray Velcoro character and is almost recalling some of the great work done by Harrelson and McConaughey in the first season. Pity I can't say the same for Vince Vaugh and also his wife character, both roles have been hugely disappointing.

Jimimck
08-03-2015, 11:07 PM
I've been enjoying it enough to keep watching. As people have said, its too different to season one to compare, but its interesting enough. Part of me feels its trying a little too hard. Vince Vaughan talking in his best "I'm Batman" tone is a little irritating sometimes.

There have been some great moments in it (the shoot out, last nights ending etc), and so I am looking forward to the final few episodes to see where they take it...

Ben Staad
08-04-2015, 04:12 AM
With my dislike for both Colin and Vince I have been pleasantly surprised that I'm enjoying this season. There have been some very good scenes with great dialogue and atmosphere. The story line itself feels a little off in places and the acting just okay but overall I hope they keep this series going.

Still Servant
08-10-2015, 04:35 PM
Well? What did everybody think?

I thought it was a decent finale, but like with the whole season, I had some issues with it. Most of my gripes are with the ending. The whole scene in the desert with the Mexicans was ridiculous. Then the death walk through the desert with the dead people talking to Vaughn's character was just laughable.

The ending with Velcoro was stupid too. You're in a fast car being chased by guys in an SUV. Try losing them on the highway or surface roads. Where does he go? A fucking forest...where an SUV will feel right at home.

I'll give more thoughts on the season as a whole later.

Ben Staad
08-11-2015, 07:49 AM
Liked the season but honestly the plot was not very good. It went sideways and the ending was entertaining but added no substance. In regards to the acting I think they did okay with what they had. The very end of the show was a big head scratcher for me...

Threes Company, mixed with Three Men and a Baby, combined with some Tarantino coming up?

allasorte
08-11-2015, 12:37 PM
Well? What did everybody think?

I thought it was a decent finale, but like with the whole season, I had some issues with it. Most of my gripes are with the ending. The whole scene in the desert with the Mexicans was ridiculous. Then the death walk through the desert with the dead people talking to Vaughn's character was just laughable.

The ending with Velcoro was stupid too. You're in a fast car being chased by guys in an SUV. Try losing them on the highway or surface roads. Where does he go? A fucking forest...where an SUV will feel right at home.

I'll give more thoughts on the season as a whole later.

Exactly. Like people are saying on here. I never was a fan of Vaughn or Ferrell and both these guys acted the hell out their parts and I was rooting for both of these 2 guys. In the finale when they team up to take out the Russian, the aftermath, I felt these 2 "made it." I was sourly disappointed with what happened to these 2 and their written choices. How does Vaughn as smart and calculated he is get caught by the Mexicans? How and why does Ferrell not simply lose the car and find another route?! Overall I enjoyed the show, but not the ending. In the end, nothing changed within the corruption as the villain's lives currently are "free." Will their death's be avenged by their friends? We will have no closure on that with just an assumption.

Perhaps the confusion like you had, like myself, was trying to understand too many characters and only 8 episodes to shove them down your throat. Overall I liked it and it was better then most of the stuff out there. I'm curious if the 3rd season will trend back to a darker path with less characters for more development on them like the 1st amazing season.

Still Servant
08-11-2015, 05:41 PM
Well? What did everybody think?

I thought it was a decent finale, but like with the whole season, I had some issues with it. Most of my gripes are with the ending. The whole scene in the desert with the Mexicans was ridiculous. Then the death walk through the desert with the dead people talking to Vaughn's character was just laughable.

The ending with Velcoro was stupid too. You're in a fast car being chased by guys in an SUV. Try losing them on the highway or surface roads. Where does he go? A fucking forest...where an SUV will feel right at home.

I'll give more thoughts on the season as a whole later.

Perhaps the confusion like you had, like myself, was trying to understand too many characters and only 8 episodes to shove them down your throat. Overall I liked it and it was better then most of the stuff out there. I'm curious if the 3rd season will trend back to a darker path with less characters for more development on them like the 1st amazing season.

The confusion stems from poor writing and a muddled, unfocused plot. Characters would come and go and the viewer was expected to remember them although they were given little to no character development. This is especially true for Frank's goon that died and who Frank later visited his wife and son. That guy was in about two scenes. Also, Detective Dixon (I'm willing to bet most viewers would have no idea whom I'm talking about) had almost no screen time, but ended up being a fairly large part of the story.

The twins were also glossed over and weren't even mentioned until halfway through the show. It's poor plotting and poor writing, that's pretty much it.

I'm kind of surprised you liked it. You're so hard and picky on almost everything.

mae
11-03-2018, 07:31 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btoZfxs0pE0

DoctorZaius
11-03-2018, 10:53 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btoZfxs0pE0

This looks phenomenal. Can't wait!

fernandito
11-05-2018, 03:31 PM
Excellent.

The best part? No Vince Vaughn in sight :)

Still Servant
11-05-2018, 05:07 PM
Excellent.

The best part? No Vince Vaughn in sight :)

Honestly, Vaughn's performance was one of my last issues with the show.

My only regret with the upcoming season is the fact that Jeremy Saulnier (Green Room, Blue Ruin and Hold the Dark) left the show because of apparent creative differences after 2 episodes.

MikeDuke
11-06-2018, 06:19 AM
I CAN NOT WAIT for this. I loved the first season. Second season meh. But this one looks really good. I have high hopes.

St. Troy
11-06-2018, 06:23 AM
I'm one of the few who thought Vaughn did fine and season 2 was very good.

Having said that, hell yeah I'm looking forward to season 3.

RUBE
01-16-2019, 09:35 PM
Anyone watching? It started well with the first two but I am a little worried that it can keep it going. It also seems like they are trying to make it a little too like the first season. There was even a reference to it (I believe) when they were discussing the website that focused on the case.

Merlin1958
01-16-2019, 10:15 PM
I like that they went back to their roots so to speak and enjoyed the first two episodes very much.

Bev Vincent
01-17-2019, 02:54 AM
I'm enjoying the heck out of it.

Heather19
01-17-2019, 05:40 AM
I plan to give it a watch. I never did watch season 2, but heard this season started off good. Plus I heard it's loosely based on the West Memphis 3 which also got me intrigued

MikeDuke
01-17-2019, 05:57 AM
Loved the first episode. Still need to watch the second. The going through the times were really cool.

Still Servant
01-17-2019, 05:10 PM
I plan to give it a watch. I never did watch season 2, but heard this season started off good. Plus I heard it's loosely based on the West Memphis 3 which also got me intrigued

I really enjoyed it. I think it feels more like the first season.

It's funny you should mention the West Memphis 3, Heather. I was thinking the same thing while watching and thought of you.

Still Servant
01-28-2019, 07:15 PM
I wouldn't fault anyone for abandoning the franchise after season 2, but I urge you to give season 3 a shot. I'm simply enthralled right now. It's a classic detective story, with an interesting plot device similar to season 1.

Merlin1958
01-28-2019, 07:18 PM
This show is improving with each episode.

I think the sister killed her brother, but there seems to be a bigger conspiracy implied, much like in season 1, that may not directly be the motive for the killing. I'm digging it so far very much.

Still Servant
01-28-2019, 07:21 PM
This show is improving with each episode.

I think the sister killed her brother, but there seems to be a bigger conspiracy implied, much like in season 1, that may not directly be the motive for the killing. I'm digging it so far very much.

By god, we finally agree on something!

MikeDuke
01-29-2019, 06:46 AM
Yea, I am liking this very much so far. The story and acting are top notch. Can't wait to see how it unfolds. The ending to the last episode was epic.

Bev Vincent
01-30-2019, 08:10 AM
Yea, I am liking this very much so far. The story and acting are top notch. Can't wait to see how it unfolds. The ending to the last episode was epic.

That's the second show I've seen this week that featured a claymore land mine!

Do we know who went to prison for the murders? That seems like a piece of information we haven't been told yet.

Still Servant
01-30-2019, 05:48 PM
Yea, I am liking this very much so far. The story and acting are top notch. Can't wait to see how it unfolds. The ending to the last episode was epic.

That's the second show I've seen this week that featured a claymore land mine!

Do we know who went to prison for the murders? That seems like a piece of information we haven't been told yet.

Thus far, we do not. You're right, that's a huge piece of the story they are withholding from us.

We obviously know that the wrong guy went to prison and that Detective Hays was clearly not on board with whomever got arrested.

Bev Vincent
02-04-2019, 10:46 AM
Do we know who went to prison for the murders? That seems like a piece of information we haven't been told yet.

Thus far, we do not. You're right, that's a huge piece of the story they are withholding from us.

We obviously know that the wrong guy went to prison and that Detective Hays was clearly not on board with whomever got arrested.

So, this week they asked the father if he believed Mr. Woodard was innocent, but that person sure didn't go to prison. It was a posthumous conviction -- I didn't know there was any such thing.

Good to see our Sadie Dunhill (Sarah Gadon), although her part is relatively small thus far.

Merlin1958
02-04-2019, 04:12 PM
Do we know who went to prison for the murders? That seems like a piece of information we haven't been told yet.

Thus far, we do not. You're right, that's a huge piece of the story they are withholding from us.

We obviously know that the wrong guy went to prison and that Detective Hays was clearly not on board with whomever got arrested.

So, this week they asked the father if he believed Mr. Woodard was innocent, but that person sure didn't go to prison. It was a posthumous conviction -- I didn't know there was any such thing.

Good to see our Sadie Dunhill (Sarah Gadon), although her part is relatively small thus far.

Yeah, that has me a bit puzzled as well, Bev. Great episode though. The plot gets thicker and thicker!! Great acting as well IMHO. Especially, Roland (Steven Dorff?).

Still Servant
02-04-2019, 05:23 PM
Good to see our Sadie Dunhill (Sarah Gadon), although her part is relatively small thus far.

Sarah Gadon is a fantastic actress that hasn't broken through just yet. Have you seen Alias Grace? I loved that show and thought her performance was one of the best of the year.

As for TD, I'm loving the season more and more with each episode. The case has so many layers to it and the performances are just brilliant.

Bev Vincent
02-04-2019, 06:08 PM
Good to see our Sadie Dunhill (Sarah Gadon), although her part is relatively small thus far.

Sarah Gadon is a fantastic actress that hasn't broken through just yet. Have you seen Alias Grace? I loved that show and thought her performance was one of the best of the year.

As for TD, I'm loving the season more and more with each episode. The case has so many layers to it and the performances are just brilliant.

Yes, we enjoyed Alias Grace. Also A Royal Night Out, which was fun.

I hear some grumbling about the slow pace, but I’m enjoying it.

Lookwhoitis
02-04-2019, 06:26 PM
really digging this season. Ali and Dorff are acting they socks off

Still Servant
02-06-2019, 04:39 PM
really digging this season. Ali and Dorff are acting they socks off

Yeah, they certainly are! They're operating on another level right now.

DoctorZaius
02-06-2019, 06:58 PM
really digging this season. Ali and Dorff are acting they socks off

Yeah, they certainly are! They're operating on another level right now.

My God! They are effing amazing. Just killing it.

webstar1000
02-07-2019, 06:35 AM
really digging this season. Ali and Dorff are acting they socks off

Yeah, they certainly are! They're operating on another level right now.

My God! They are effing amazing. Just killing it.

Dorff is a whole new actor man... CRAZY

Still Servant
02-07-2019, 04:01 PM
really digging this season. Ali and Dorff are acting they socks off

Yeah, they certainly are! They're operating on another level right now.

My God! They are effing amazing. Just killing it.

Dorff is a whole new actor man... CRAZY

Yeah, I hope this propels him a little and he starts getting some good roles. Honestly, I'm not sure I've seen him since Blade.

Earl of Popkin
02-11-2019, 09:10 PM
This season is top notch. The black fella with the cloudy eye that showed up to the 1990 bookreading - that’s not the same guy that Ali & Dorff questioned in the 1980 trailer park?? I could’ve sworn that guy had a buggy right eye whereas this one had a buggy left eye?

Anyway, great show

Bev Vincent
02-12-2019, 03:47 AM
This season is top notch. The black fella with the cloudy eye that showed up to the 1990 bookreading - that’s not the same guy that Ali & Dorff questioned in the 1980 trailer park?? I could’ve sworn that guy had a buggy right eye whereas this one had a buggy left eye?

Yeah, that guy was OLD in 1980, older than this guy is in 1990. Someone told him that because of the factory there were lots of people with injuries. The owners of the factory are seriously coming into play now.

Earl of Popkin
02-12-2019, 08:18 AM
This season is top notch. The black fella with the cloudy eye that showed up to the 1990 bookreading - that’s not the same guy that Ali & Dorff questioned in the 1980 trailer park?? I could’ve sworn that guy had a buggy right eye whereas this one had a buggy left eye?

Yeah, that guy was OLD in 1980, older than this guy is in 1990. Someone told him that because of the factory there were lots of people with injuries. The owners of the factory are seriously coming into play now.

Got it - thank you for confirming. And agreed the factory seems like ground zero at this point...they are connected to multiple pieces of this puzzle. Of course that then means that mommy junkie probably didn’t OD in vegas; she was murdered then posed. Also feel like they really want us to 2nd guess Dorff at this point...especially him making that remark to his dog about being self sufficient right before Purple showed up. Regardless, what a fun season!

Still Servant
02-12-2019, 04:41 PM
Only two episodes left. I don't want it to end. I hope the quality of season 3 means that there will be a season 4.

Earl of Popkin
02-14-2019, 03:19 PM
It needs to be said:

“What the fuck is a Donahue” is the funniest thing ive heard in 2019

RUBE
02-26-2019, 12:47 PM
So did no one watch the finale? It was pretty good even if there were no huge surprises. So is Hayes stuck wandering in the jungle that is his mind now?

MikeDuke
02-26-2019, 01:18 PM
I saw the finale. I thought it was great. A really good ending to the story. And your spoiler is something that I did not think about, but it is certainly a possibility.
This was a really good season, Both actors were incredible. I wonder since this one did so good, and a lot of people liked it (washed the second season away for me),
if they will try a 4th season.

Bev Vincent
02-26-2019, 01:29 PM
So did no one watch the finale? It was pretty good even if there were no huge surprises. So is Hayes stuck wandering in the jungle that is his mind now?

That'd be my guess. At least for the time being. A moment of supreme clarity and then into the darkness. A lot of people complained about the pacing and structure of this season, but I really enjoyed it.

Earl of Popkin
02-26-2019, 04:04 PM
I thought the whole season was great; pretty much loved every episode. Ali continues to be a heavyweight champ and freakin Dorff out of nowhere just straight up slaying as well

As for your spoiler, you may be partially right. I thought it was kind of the whole Time is a Flat Circle thing that TD loves. Season closed out with two kids biking down the street just like it began. And in every timeline Purple is a tracker of some sort, even if he’s just tracking for his own memories in 2015. (To your point)
He signed up for ‘nam bc of the 10k his mom would get if he didn’t return, but instead he learned a valuable skill that he’d need for the rest of his life, personally & professionally. Walking into that jungle ended up defining his entire life

Merlin1958
02-26-2019, 04:55 PM
A truly solid season. Great acting on the part of the stars and all concerned. Not quite as dark as season one, but satisfying never the less. I hope they continue along the same track in future seasons. Anyone heard anything about continuing the series?

MikeDuke
02-27-2019, 07:01 AM
Yea, I did love the part at the end with two kids riding their bikes at the end. Like it's going to happen all over as again as you (Earl) mentioned about the flat circle theory and things just repeat. I thought of that as well. Like you said, he was tracking the enemy in VietNam, then he was tracking bad guys as a police officer, then he was tracking his memories as an old man. A very good season and I really hope it comes back strong like this again.

webstar1000
02-27-2019, 07:15 AM
This was my fav of the 3 seasons.

Earl of Popkin
02-27-2019, 04:19 PM
Doubt anyone on this thread is the least bit surprised...playing a cop no less

https://deadline.com/2019/02/stephen-dorff-cast-deputy-fox-pilot-rich-deal-eone-movie-project-david-ayer-1202566606/

Still Servant
02-27-2019, 05:00 PM
So did no one watch the finale? It was pretty good even if there were no huge surprises. So is Hayes stuck wandering in the jungle that is his mind now?

That finale was fantastic. I thought the entire season was handled perfectly. The ending was beautiful, yet heartbreaking. I was seriously getting the chills during the whole scene where Hays shows up at Julie's house.

Ali won his second Oscar in two attempts the same night the True Detective season finale was airing. I think he should make room on his shelf for an Emmy. The beauty of winning an Oscar is that you can then call your shot. The producers first approached Ali to play Dorff's character. Ali said he was playing the lead or he was out. The rest is history.

Merlin1958
02-27-2019, 06:12 PM
This was my fav of the 3 seasons.


Every new season of every decent show is always your new fav of all time, Kris! lol

But, this was a very good return to the formula that works for this show. While I think season one was slightly better in that it was a little more twisted and gruesome, this season was top notch as well. The acting was exceptional and maybe a bit unexpected given that the main characters weren't of the same caliber (?) of McConaughey & Harrelson (Box office wise I suppose), their performances were a breath of fresh air. I hope they continue to produce the show and continue with the intricate and macabre stories that are well worth watching.

Bev Vincent
04-12-2023, 10:53 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SS5bk7XiNVU&t=1s

MikeDuke
04-12-2023, 12:17 PM
Can't wait. I think this is great series, I loved 1 and 3. 2, not so much. I hope 4 is a great one.

fernandito
04-12-2023, 02:48 PM
Looks awesome. Nothing will ever top Matthew/Woody from S1, but this looks like it could at the very least give S3 a run for its money.

Let's not talk about S2. It didn't happen. It was a fever dream we all had collectively.

RUBE
01-28-2024, 09:34 PM
Season 3 is pretty good so far. There are several major ties to season 1 so I am rewatching that as well. Season 1 is still the goat but I am really digging them leaning more into the supernatural this time.

webstar1000
01-29-2024, 04:14 AM
Looks awesome. Nothing will ever top Matthew/Woody from S1, but this looks like it could at the very least give S3 a run for its money.

Let's not talk about S2. It didn't happen. It was a fever dream we all had collectively.

I thouhgt you might be right... BUT Night COuntry is the best of the lot. WOW... my current fav TV show.