I thought we already had a True Detective thread but search bar came up with nothing...
Was psyched to see the season 2 teaser on hbo go before the new GoT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OfU7CGY5DQ
I think last year we all talked about it in the HBO GO thread.
I'm excited for this season, but I'm not expecting it to be as good as last season. Still Colin Ferrell is the shit, so it should be some great tv.
Yeah im excited to see Vince Vaughn's character as well.
Quote from: mistercharlie on April 23, 2015, 04:22:05 PM
I think last year we all talked about it in the HBO GO thread.
I'm excited for this season, but I'm not expecting it to be as good as last season. Still Colin Ferrell is shit, so it should be some great tv.
I'm assuming this is what you meant to say. LOL
I'm cautiously optimistic.
I just started season 1 last night and made it through episodes 1 and 2..
I knew within 5 minutes of the first episode that is might be the best series ever..
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2015, 03:31:50 PM
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Redic.
Quote from: birdman on April 24, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2015, 03:31:50 PM
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Redic.
Great bum. :sbw:
while this true, it's all about them tits (http://i.imgur.com/mkAFncY.webm) (NSFW)
dear god.
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: birdman on April 24, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2015, 03:31:50 PM
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Redic.
Great bum. :sbw:
while this true, it's all about them tits (http://i.imgur.com/mkAFncY.webm) (NSFW)
dear god.
He clearly loves me and wants me to be happy.
Quote from: sunrisevt on April 24, 2015, 08:50:07 PM
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 07:52:13 PM
Quote from: birdman on April 24, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2015, 03:31:50 PM
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Redic.
Great bum. :sbw:
while this true, it's all about them tits (http://i.imgur.com/mkAFncY.webm) (NSFW)
dear god.
He clearly loves me and wants me to be happy.
Yup, those are the real deal. :-o
Quote from: Buffalo Budd on April 25, 2015, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: sunrisevt on April 24, 2015, 08:50:07 PM
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Quote from: birdman on April 24, 2015, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: mbw on April 24, 2015, 04:47:10 PM
Quote from: GBL on April 24, 2015, 03:31:50 PM
Also, that chick woody is bangin on the side is fine as FUCK
Redic.
Great bum. :sbw:
while this true, it's all about them tits (http://i.imgur.com/mkAFncY.webm) (NSFW)
dear god.
He clearly loves me and wants me to be happy.
Yup, those are the real deal. :-o
That scene made me so happy, especially after the blue balls that she gave me during Texas Chainsaw Massacre 3D. In that her shirt gets cut open, but still covered everything, such a tease.
(http://www.horrorphilia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/1378272778130.jpg)
I know it's an all new cast. Is it a different locale, too. Part of what I loved about the first season was Louisiana.
Quote from: PGLHAH on April 26, 2015, 09:15:15 PM
I know it's an all new cast. Is it a different locale, too. Part of what I loved about the first season was Louisiana.
Yeah, this one takes place in LA. That's Los Angeles, not Louisiana.
Quote from: mistercharlie on April 27, 2015, 05:49:46 AM
Quote from: PGLHAH on April 26, 2015, 09:15:15 PM
I know it's an all new cast. Is it a different locale, too. Part of what I loved about the first season was Louisiana.
Yeah, this one takes place in LA. That's Los Angeles, not Louisiana.
That's strike two (strike one was the casting of that idiot who got stuck in a phone booth for two hours and made a career out of it).
Still holding out hope the writing will be really good and the show will continue to be worth my time.
Pretty good start!!
Looks like there will be more storylines to follow in this one than the 1rst season which might get confusing but excited to see where it all goes!
I'm intrigued enough to watch again next week.
wtf
that ending is annoying.
He cant be done,but it kinda throws a wrench in the investigation.
And is not very realistic if hes going to be back on his feet this season
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 30, 2015, 10:55:08 AM
wtf
that ending is annoying.
He cant be done,but it kinda throws a wrench in the investigation.
And is not very realistic if hes going to be back on his feet this season
Important rule of detective work: don't jump to conclusions.
Quote from: rowjimmy on June 30, 2015, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 30, 2015, 10:55:08 AM
wtf
that ending is annoying.
He cant be done,but it kinda throws a wrench in the investigation.
And is not very realistic if hes going to be back on his feet this season
Important rule of detective work: don't jump to conclusions.
not a bad life lesson either
Quote from: rowjimmy on June 30, 2015, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 30, 2015, 10:55:08 AM
wtf
that ending is annoying.
He cant be done,but it kinda throws a wrench in the investigation.
And is not very realistic if hes going to be back on his feet this season
Important rule of detective work: don't jump to conclusions.
Dood was shot twice with a shotgun, one at very close range, and since this isn't GoT, he won't be back on his feet again..
Quote from: GBL on June 30, 2015, 04:51:02 PM
Quote from: rowjimmy on June 30, 2015, 11:45:04 AM
Quote from: emayPhishyMD on June 30, 2015, 10:55:08 AM
wtf
that ending is annoying.
He cant be done,but it kinda throws a wrench in the investigation.
And is not very realistic if hes going to be back on his feet this season
Important rule of detective work: don't jump to conclusions.
Dood was shot twice with a shotgun, one at very close range, and since this isn't GoT, he won't be back on his feet again..
maybe some rat shot or like a blank? but still...that would hurt
Boom! Rubber bullets!
I told you not to assume.
It's getting good now.
^ yeah what criminal shots rubber bullets? :wink:
also noticed when he said they were rubber bullets "like the ones cops use"
Which further dives into the corruption of the city and police department or implies maybe someone in department is behind this
Rubber bullets huh? That's convenient
I still don't know what's going on with story, though, and have been very underwhelmed as a whole..
On a more positive note, I like Vaughns character taking a turn back in to the underworld, and ferrells character taking a turn more on the straight and arrow..
Last 10 min were pretty entertaining but would have liked them to build the story line a little more before that. Didnt really get the purpose in the story other than kill time for the last 10 min of the episode.
I think this season is picking up now. Not just because there was a badass shoot out but character development has reached a point that scenes like Ray and Paul in the car are meaningful and entertaining. Last season took a few episodes to really pick up steam too so I think there's still the possibility of this getting awesome over the nxt 4 episodes.
How did Ledo know they were coming tho?
I kind of decided earlier to not be bothered by all the plot complexities and implausible dialog, but I have to say I was starting to get a little bored with the episode and the series last night until the shootout occurred.
I need to watch this last episode again. I found myself constantly drifting away, thinking about anything and everything throughout the hour. The shootout was great, but I found myself wondering, "Who the fuck are these people?" Clearly I was supposed to know this, so I guess I daydreamed through a significant portion of dialog. I'm not sure what it is...maybe the casting? (Seriously, Vince Vaughn and Colin Farrell?) But I constantly find myself aware of how crappy the dialog sounds, particularly Vaughn's lines -- so much of what his character says sounds like a cartoony comic book villain. Maybe it's him, maybe it's the writing. I dunno.
Anyhow, I'm not giving up yet. I thought last week's episode was really great, and Rachel McAdams and Taylor Kitsch are killing it, IMO.
Yeah I straight passed out during episode 3 and had to rewatch. Coulda been the dabs.
It seems everytime they get somewhere with the investigation it just leads to dead ends like a blow up car or the person they are tryin to question ends up dead. Not going well for the investigation side of things
The writing really started to show last night. Too much of the dialog sounded like it was from a page rather than from a human.
Very much annoyed me.
^ Yeah, I had the same thought. It's so constant it can't just be accidental, so early on I decided this must just be a stylistic decision and that's that, but when you have entire conversations (e.g. Vince and his wife) that are just a stream of mysterious profundities, it gets a little much.
only 2 episodes left
season 1 is way better than this one.
Knew it was going to be something with a cop cuz of the rubber bullets thing.
I'm warming up on this season.
The problem going in is that the first season exists. These are, quite deliberately, two very different shows. Season one, set in the Louisiana Gulf coast was naturally built around religious mysticism & fanaticism and political corruption while paced to match a slow southern drawl.
Season two, being rooted in LA, has far different roots to draw on. This is the land of film noir, real estate development deals, big money and, yes, political corruption. The tempo is entirely different because life in LA flows at a different pace. The land deals invoke Chinatown the way every LA film eventually must if it's not a hollywood insider flick (and even a hollywood insider flick can be driven by land deals. See: Who Framed Roger Rabbit.) This time he's also taken on the much greater challenge of building the story around four major characters vs two which, I think, led to the slower launch. Now that things are rolling, the show feels lined up to a strong finish.
In the end, I think we will find (at least some of) our detectives finding redemption/healing or a path thereto in their work on this case.
Also, don't forget about the Jeweler's kids... That's a thing.
I wish they could get all the rhythm of the dialogue to match that of the talk around the breakfast table in the beginning of the last episode. Thought that has been one of the highlights of the show. I've been watching every week but not reading reviews so I don't know how this season is being received. I could see how it may be getting panned.
The Rachel McAdams character I feel has been the most interesting to watch. With four characters to follow rather than two, it feels a little diluted, but I would give the whole thing a B/B+ so far with two eps to go. Vince Vaughn has been better than I anticipated (although his dialogue gets melodramatic at times), and Colin has felt a bit of a revisit from the Woody/Matt characters from the first. Had high hopes for him, but hasn't quite come off for me.
Also like all the Lera Lynn in this series, nice surprise. Talented, hot, and plays guitar. All of that is hard to beat in one woman.
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on July 30, 2015, 08:58:31 PM
Also like all the Lera Lynn in this series, nice surprise. Talented, hot, and plays guitar. All of that is hard to beat in one woman.
Is that who that is?
No lie, I'd cut her out were I the editor. She detracts more than she adds, imo.
This is not a reflection on her or her talents, simply my view of how they've used her work in the show.
I have never watched this series before, but I had a dream that I did last night. Shit was hysterical. Probably a much different show in real life, from what I gather. Thanks for reading my sweet blahg.
just watch Season 1 twice and forget S2 was ever made
this season has shown me what a terrible actor vince vaughn is.
the source material is even worse than he is
this is all he does
(https://usatlife.files.wordpress.com/2015/04/vince1.gif)
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard
The season finale is coming up and i don't even know what we are supposed to be waiting to find out. Who killed the Casper guy? Who cares?
My theory is that Vince Vaughn did that, even though he is the one all upset about it. He was also the guy that shot Collin Farrel. What the point of the other two cops and their side stories are is beyond me.
Quote from: rowjimmy on July 31, 2015, 07:58:11 AM
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on July 30, 2015, 08:58:31 PM
Also like all the Lera Lynn in this series, nice surprise. Talented, hot, and plays guitar. All of that is hard to beat in one woman.
Is that who that is?
No lie, I'd cut her out were I the editor. She detracts more than she adds, imo.
This is not a reflection on her or her talents, simply my view of how they've used her work in the show.
Imo, shes the best part of the show.
For the haters (NSFW)
https://youtu.be/3NItT8vlq3I
I enjoyed this week's ep.
It's coming into focus.
Enjoyed last night's episode
Def need to revisit the character list cuz I had no idea who they were talking about when they were discussing who killed Kasper
lol at that YT
This article is extremely helpful and explains pretty much the whole season 2, makes me respect it more to have this many intertwining storylines and stuff but also makes it pretty hard to follow.
http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/2015/08/03/true_detective_season_two_a_guide_to_the_plot_of_this_confusing_season.html
I haven't started season 2 yet (no HBOGo)...therefore, does anybody know/have a way I can get my hands on season 2? I checked Amazon and no such luck. I don't pay for cable so I normally just buy the season for $25 on Amazon and stream it via Roku on Monday nights after I make dinner.
This flowchart really helps breakdown what is going on:
(http://i.imgur.com/blQ3c4W.jpg)
Quote from: mbw on August 01, 2015, 02:03:40 AM
The season finale is coming up and i don't even know what we are supposed to be waiting to find out. Who killed the Casper guy? Who cares?
This pretty much sums up my viewpoint about this season as well..
Haven't watched the last four weeks until last night (binged watched) and still am wondering what I'm waiting for?
:|
Can't say I didn't see this ending basically the way it went down but there was at least one surprising yet inconsequential twist.
Soft season two but I hope he gets a third. Tighter scripting and shrewder casting could have helped this one a lot. Hopefully he'll get the message for the next.
Yeah I pretty much expected that ending.
Oh well was still entertaining.
Watching the same conversation between Frank and his woman, every damn week, was brutal. Enough already.
Quote from: mehead on August 10, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
Watching the same conversation between Frank and his woman, every damn week, was brutal. Enough already.
This.
His script must have been copied and pasted about ten times from earlier to later episodes.
Every scene with him was frustrated has no money > wife tries to comfort him > who killed kasper > hes bitchin he has no money.
Dude needs to eat a xanax
Quote from: mehead on August 10, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
Watching the same conversation between Frank and his woman, every damn week, was brutal. Enough already.
Can't argue with that.
Quote from: mehead on August 10, 2015, 09:51:46 AM
Watching the same conversation between Frank and his woman, every damn week, was brutal. Enough already.
Did you catch this?
(http://i.imgur.com/XbEMJtT.jpg)
I did.
^^ Yep, that made me crack up a bit.
I thought the finale was OK. The season overall was pretty bad though.
Having said that, I'm still looking forward to a (possible) third season. Apparently HBO wants it, but it's up to Nic Pizzolatto whether or not it gets done. If so, I'd like to see him bring back Cary Fukunaga as the full time director -- or, if not him, just stick to one person behind the camera again. Pizzolatto also wrote every episode himself last year, and this year he had a co-writer for a couple of them. I think that lack of consistency really hurt this season. Going back to that season one formula and, of course, having a better cast, would probably make a kick ass season three.
In one respect, Season 2 triumphed over Season 1 in that we got a strong female lead.
Rachel McAdams was a success, and it could be argued she carried this series.
Beyond that the material for this second round just didn't grab me like Season 1 (I really didn't care about people losing money).
I like the Cary idea Dan puts forth though. It could have improved with just him behind the camera.
Lera Lynn is really good, when she isn't singing T Bone Burnett songs.
I stayed out of this thread til I finished the season in case of any spoilers.
Rachel McAdams was the main reason I continued to watch this series. Gritty, hot, totally stole the show. Vince was ok when he wasn't talking with his wife. She annoyed the hell out of me by the end of the season. Not even close to the first season but entertaining enough to keep me watching. Really felt they were up shit creek after busting up that party. Didn't see them getting out of that situation alive.
so this is back...two episode premiere last night.
Watched the first one last night but it was after the Saints game so, uh, I might need to go find a synopsis of the premiere before proceeding.
Quote from: emay on January 14, 2019, 04:11:49 PM
so this is back...two episode premier last night.
"You will bleed black cock".
Lots of echoes with season 1: triple time line, fetish objects, posed corpse, interrogatory opening, but I enjoyed it nevertheless. Looking forward to seeing where it goes.
Nice, haven't found anything worth watching since I finished Narcos Mexico
So far, so good. As GG points out, there are a few pretty big similarities to season one, particularly with its structure.
The story itself is pretty cool and there's an awesome opportunity for some "unreliable narrator" craziness with his failing memory. I'm looking forward to the rest of the season.
"Prison rape has been a real good go to for you lately...."
This show has taught me to hold judgement until after the final episode has aired, but wanted to make a couple of observations:
1) Being the unabashed Deadwood worshipper that I am, I was excited to see David Milch contribute to last night's episode. Trying to figure out which lines of dialogue were his was enjoyable.
2) I haven't really found the discussions on whether seasons 1 vs 2 vs 3 are better or worse than the others to be helpful, misses the point I think, but I will say I really miss Fukanuka directing all the episodes. Not necessarily him, per se, but having the same director for the entire season. I prefer having the singular vision of the narrative vs 4-6. It makes a difference, and a not altogether small one.
I'm only through the first 2 episodes, will catch up tonight but thought the first 2 episodes were kinda snoozy
Quote from: mehead on January 28, 2019, 01:56:23 PM
I'm only through the first 2 episodes, will catch up tonight but thought the first 2 episodes were kinda snoozy
This is my second attempt at watching the show and thought the same. I've made it through 3 episodes and I'm not sure why I should hang in there.... nothing is happenning.
Same happened to me with the first season. And I... kinda think it's me... not them...the casting is on point and the storyline is solid. It's just... so... slow. Like, every time the episode ends I'm left wondering where the "pay off" was.
Haven't watched anything but season 1, but in terms of pay off for that one, well this was good enough for me:
(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DA0of9bXsAAShTr.jpg)
:hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard :hereitisyousentimentalbastard
Indeed, those "heights" haven't been matched as far as I'm concerned.
Quote from: gainesvillegreen on January 28, 2019, 01:47:20 PM
"Prison rape has been a real good go to for you lately...."
This show has taught me to hold judgement until after the final episode has aired, but wanted to make a couple of observations:
1) Being the unabashed Deadwood worshipper that I am, I was excited to see David Milch contribute to last night's episode. Trying to figure out which lines of dialogue were his was enjoyable.
2) I haven't really found the discussions on whether seasons 1 vs 2 vs 3 are better or worse than the others to be helpful, misses the point I think, but I will say I really miss Fukanuka directing all the episodes. Not necessarily him, per se, but having the same director for the entire season. I prefer having the singular vision of the narrative vs 4-6. It makes a difference, and a not altogether small one.
As a David Milch fanboy, I share your enthusiasm. I kept waiting for a baroque and semi-lyrical monologue, but it wasn't meant to be...oh well. And besides, it wouldn't exactly go with the tone of the show. Which, actually, leads me to your next point. I 100% agree. That first season had one writer and one director, and it paid off. It felt more like one long film, as opposed to 8 different episodes of a TV series. The 2017 season of Twin Peaks is another great example of how that works really well.
Anyhow, I'm digging this season so far. The cast is killer, the triple timeline is cool, and the way they're playing with time/memory is interesting.