True Detective?

Discussion in 'In the Media' started by Satchmo, Aug 4, 2015.

  1. Satchmo

    Satchmo New Member

    Anyone watching? I didn't think this season started out as good as last, but last couple weeks there's been something about it ... I dunno. What do u think
     
  2. Thump

    Thump Well-Known Member

    I think the show hit it's stride over the last 4 episodes. I'm really looking forward to the season finale.
     
  3. samson1701

    samson1701 Well-Known Member

    Missed last night's episode. Will hopefully watch it tonight. My girl and I really loved the first season. But, she has totally checked out on this one. Just lost all interest in it all together . I'm still watching it, though.

    To me, it's been slowly getting better after a roughy start. As a matter of fact,Netherlands last couple of episodes were good. But, not great.

    For me, the surprise of the summer TV pack has been Mr. Robot. Even the weak episode was still good.
     
  4. andreboba

    andreboba Well-Known Member

    It started slowly but it's a roller coaster now. IMO it's better than last season.
    Russian gangsters, corrupt local politicians, corrupt cops, high end prostitution ring and Vince Vaughn out for revenge when he was trying to get out of the casino/crime business.

    The death at the end of the 8/3 episode was heart wrenching.
    People out here trying to make any kind of life for themselves they can and something fucks it up beyond their control.
     
  5. Satchmo

    Satchmo New Member

    I thought the chemistry between the man (Ray?) and the Ventura cop in the last episode ... when they sat at the table and drank and didn't speak and tried to process what all happened ... hot.
     
  6. orejon4

    orejon4 Well-Known Member

    I think it's an amazing show. Brutal and unflinching. Great acting by the entire cast.
     
  7. Soulthinker

    Soulthinker Well-Known Member

    I've watched it and it was pretty good. I never forget the scene in one of the characters went on the Ho Bus to find that missing person there.
     
  8. Be-you-tiful86

    Be-you-tiful86 Well-Known Member

    Have made it to episode 3 of the 2nd season and hoping it will pick up soon.
     
  9. orejon4

    orejon4 Well-Known Member

    It will. Stay tuned.
     
  10. samson1701

    samson1701 Well-Known Member

    It's better than it started for season 2. But, not even close to the master class of TV fiction that was Season 1.
     
  11. Thump

    Thump Well-Known Member

    Ha! I knew it.

    I hope HBO brings the show back for a third season.
     
  12. Soulthinker

    Soulthinker Well-Known Member

    I was disappointed that the two men never get the chance to really escape.
     
  13. orejon4

    orejon4 Well-Known Member

    Not going to read the rest of this thread until i catch the season finale. NO SPOILERS! LMAO

    P.S.: *stares at screen in shocked silence*
     
    Last edited: Aug 11, 2015
  14. samson1701

    samson1701 Well-Known Member

    Season 2 was very ordinary. Sure, it was worth watching, but it was a significant step down from season 1.

    For the viewer, it was like being used to going to a five star restaurant to dine on some of the best steak available. So good you tell all of your friends about it because it was just that memorable.

    But, when you return to that same restaurant a few months later you are served a hamburger in place of your beloved, well prepared and cooked to perfection steak. Sure, the burger is good. But, you had your heart set on that steak. It was special. It was a treat. See, you have a fully loaded life to live. Your time is important to you but you still managed to carve out an hour from your schedule, per week, for this meal, because it was so uncommonly well made.

    Oh, that burger? Well, you finish eating it because you're hungry. And while it is tasty, nothing stands out about it because in this day and age, you know you can get a good burger almost anywhere. And as you finish the last bite of your steak"s stand in, a thought crosses your mind; maybe the next time this five star restaurant promotes this same steak again, you'll take a pass. Maybe you'll just drive over to your favorite diner instead. After all, they have good burgers, too.
     
  15. andreboba

    andreboba Well-Known Member

    They killed off too many of the best characters on the show.

    The ending sort of reminded me how the Dexter series ended.
     
  16. samson1701

    samson1701 Well-Known Member

    That ending was just so cliched it was almost funny.
     
  17. Soulthinker

    Soulthinker Well-Known Member

    I have not seen the Dexter ending but,after reading the synophis it sucked. I wanted Dexter to live on after season after season saving the tax payer's money bumping off the baddest of the bad.
     
  18. wtarshi

    wtarshi Well-Known Member

    It was a struggle to watch at times, and I had to keep reminding myself to not compare it to season 1. Season 1 was incredible. I found myself having to rewind season 2 to try to understand what the fuck was going on.

    Glad I stuck it out. Let's hope season 3 is better
     
  19. Loki

    Loki Well-Known Member

    Co-sign, not thrilled with season 2. Looking forward to season 3, its one of the few shows I have time to watch.
     
  20. samson1701

    samson1701 Well-Known Member

    Actually, the better show this spring/summer season was American Crime. Surprisingly enough, it was on ABC. Even though it was on a broadcast network, it premium cable quality.

    It's only 8 episodes, I think Or, maybe ten. Check it out if you get a chance. It may be on Hulu or Amazon. You won't be disappointed.
     

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