True Detective

[intlzncster]

I just turbo watched Season 1 over the last weekend and the last two days. Surprised people thought it started slow - I was hooked immediately seeing the difference in Cohle between 95 and 2012. He really did an amazing job and Woody is 95% as good in his role. Episodes 5 and 6 were my favorites as they really tied up all the foreshadowing of the conflict and case. The final two episodes were good to complete the story in 2012, but the real story was concluded with the fight in the parking lot. The characters got a little to soft and fluffy for me - I liked the messes they were previously.

I'm not sure if I want to start season 2 or wait and turbo through that one as well. It would suck to have an equally good story that I have to wait a week to see the next episode. On the other hand I could join the discussion about it here.... Decisions decisions.

I was hooked right from the start on Season 1. I turbo watched as well. In addition to the phenomenal characters, the setting of the show was fantastic. Let's not forget Alexandra Daddario's either.

FWIW, I caught the first two episodes of the second series, and I'm less than impressed. Characters aren't engaging. Setting is bland. And story is sort of forced.

Season 2 is a 'hollywood-ized' true detective. Whereas Season 1 is more akin to a well crafted novel.

jmo