True Detective

[Cyrano]

I think the show actually had it's lowest ratings in her nude episode haha.

What I'm loving about this is watching it from week to week instead of binging. None of my friends are talking about House of Cards right now because we're not caught up in it. I watched 4 episodes the other day, Frank did some depraved shit big surprise. True Detective theories and comments are popping up in so many conversations for my group of friends it's an amazing thing to be a part of actively experiencing for 8 weeks.

Honestly, I don't think I've ever been this into a TV show. From the writing, to the acting, to the cinematography, and post production (music, tones) this show is like nothing I've ever watched. People are equating it to watching Twin Peaks when it was on TV.

[feanan]

Apparently I'm the only person not enjoying this show.

After every episode i'm kind of like....god that was boring.

[Sidelle]

I'm getting hooked on this show. McConaughey is compelling. I didn't realize he was this good of an actor before this. Good stuff.

Missed last night's episode but it's on the DVR so I'm gonna go watch it now. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[BahamutDF]

Originally Posted by Sidelle [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm getting hooked on this show. McConaughey is compelling. I didn't realize he was this good of an actor before this. Good stuff.

Missed last night's episode but it's on the DVR so I'm gonna go watch it now. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Yeah, he pulled a career 180. From corny rom-com "actor" to award worthy renaissance man.

Check him out in Mud, Killer Joe, and obviously Dallas Buyer's Club.

[Klendathu]

lolling at the other tabs

[Anderdale]

"If you get the oppurtunity, you should kill yourself"

Amazing quote

[phacemeltar]

Originally Posted by Klendathu [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

lolling at the other tabs

good call

[Nocsucow]

I'm excited about next week... this conversation over a beer is gonna be a game changer


And when the episode goes off my 60 inch gets a big bird shot at it with the words "fuck you" behind it

[nilbog]

Good show.

Got caught up last night.

[Fauna]

Originally Posted by feanan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Apparently I'm the only person not enjoying this show.

After every episode i'm kind of like....god that was boring.

Half agreed. I think three of the first six episodes felt like they unraveled very slowly, and then the pace picked up at the end of episode five and really started to build some suspense.

McConaughey's role is exactly what I expected. (If you haven't watched stop reading, even though this isn't really a spoiler) - The "detective" portion feels like his better roles, and the more current portion feels, to me, like a rehash of what we see from him in everything else. Harrelson starts off slowly, but that is purely character design, and I felt like he did an above average/pretty good job in his role.

As for the non-acting stuff? All of it is really good and accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do - even on a per-episode basis, letting the plot unfold without fear of losing viewers due to having some weeks where not much happens. Somehow I applaud that and dislike it at the same time.

At least it's better than True Blood! With the possible exception of TB's first season, before it got too ridiculously overexaggerated, campy, and overcrowded with characters.