"True Detective"

icehog3 · 01-29-2014, 04:21 PM

Anyone watching this? Thoughts?

McConaughey is amazing, both in the "flashback" and present day. Harrelson is on the road to a meltdown. I am loving the show so far, as much or maybe more than "The Bridge".

bruceolee · 01-29-2014, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Anyone watching this? Thoughts?

McConaughey is amazing, both in the "flashback" and present day. Harrelson is on the road to a meltdown. I am loving the show so far, as much or maybe more than "The Bridge".

I'm really loving this show as well. I even like the concept of new actors for every new season. A concept like that means HBO can attract more heavy hitter actors without holding them down to a popular tv show when they'd rather be pursuing movies. With how great this season has been I can only imagine who they'll attract for next season.

icehog3 · 01-30-2014, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabe215

I wonder if there is going to be a second season? Doesn't seem like there could be more than 2

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Originally Posted by bruceolee

I'm really loving this show as well. I even like the concept of new actors for every new season. A concept like that means HBO can attract more heavy hitter actors without holding them down to a popular tv show when they'd rather be pursuing movies. With how great this season has been I can only imagine who they'll attract for next season.

Looks like the story may be completely new each season?

CRIMPS · 04-24-2014, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Looks like the story may be completely new each season?

I realize this is a little old, but whatever.

The idea for the show was based on the old True Crime novels. So, yes, each "season" will be it's own story line. Further, each story isn't required to fill X number of episodes. This is something new as well. HBO is allowing the producer to produce the story/season as he sees fit. If he needs 10 episodes, then great. If it's only going to be 6... go with it. In essence, the prototypical "season" may not exist in this case. You may see multiple stories told within the same year.

The theory that TV and cinema are slowly being bridged is rather apparent with this show. IMHO, we may look back in 10 years at True Detective and say this was the primer for the next genre of TV.

I heard that mainstream cinema actors are absolutely lining up for an opportunity to star in one of these.

Of course, take this all with a grain of salt. This is just what I have read and heard from the radio/blogs. I am really excited to see what happens next.

Z

Starscream · 04-27-2014, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by shilala

Anyone know who is supposed to take Matthew and Woody's place next season?

I keep hearing Brad Pitt is lobbying hard to get in on the next season.

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Originally Posted by CRIMPS

I realize this is a little old, but whatever.

The idea for the show was based on the old True Crime novels. So, yes, each "season" will be it's own story line. Further, each story isn't required to fill X number of episodes. This is something new as well. HBO is allowing the producer to produce the story/season as he sees fit. If he needs 10 episodes, then great. If it's only going to be 6... go with it. In essence, the prototypical "season" may not exist in this case. You may see multiple stories told within the same year.

The theory that TV and cinema are slowly being bridged is rather apparent with this show. IMHO, we may look back in 10 years at True Detective and say this was the primer for the next genre of TV.

I heard that mainstream cinema actors are absolutely lining up for an opportunity to star in one of these.

Of course, take this all with a grain of salt. This is just what I have read and heard from the radio/blogs. I am really excited to see what happens next.

Z

Good info. Thanks!

GWN · 01-29-2014, 05:22 PM

Looking forward to catching this when I get some time. Sounds like a solid series.

AdamJoshua · 01-29-2014, 05:36 PM

Spandau Ballet's finest! Oh nm the title just says "True.."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8D2yqgQ1U

Gabe215 · 01-29-2014, 07:00 PM

Love the show so far!

Willygt · 01-29-2014, 07:29 PM

I have only seen one episode so far, but looks great. How far into the story is it right now?

icehog3 · 01-29-2014, 08:10 PM

Three episodes in, Carlos, and they are off a week for Super Bowl Sunday, they are running all 3 throughout the 2 weeks on HBO.

Willygt · 01-29-2014, 08:31 PM

ok, so Im good

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I am seeing it in Mexico, latin HBO, but it looks like it is on par to the US as it was the 3rd episode too.

I'll try to catch the first two on these weeks if the re-run them.

maninblack · 01-29-2014, 09:30 PM

Very good show. McConaughey is amazingly weird and trippy. Slow burning show but I love how it's unlike anything out there on TV.

ripper · 01-29-2014, 10:09 PM

Love the setting, music and esp. McConnaughey. Woody is good but a goof. McC is great as a spook cop.

Gabe215 · 01-30-2014, 05:13 AM

I wonder if there is going to be a second season? Doesn't seem like there could be more than 2

Starscream · 02-03-2014, 05:45 PM

I watched episode 1 this weekend and thought it was great! Unfortunately, episode two is not on demand. They have episode one and skip to episode three. WTF?

icehog3 · 02-03-2014, 06:35 PM

Don't do it, Andy!!

8lug · 02-10-2014, 07:50 AM

great episode last night,

icehog3 · 02-10-2014, 09:12 AM

That's "going rogue" defined.

maninblack · 03-03-2014, 08:45 PM

This show is the best show on TV at the moment. Amazing acting and the storyline is excellent. Hate to see it only get 8 episodes. 1 left. McConaughey is classic in this role.

Gabe215 · 03-04-2014, 06:11 AM

I agree this is one of the best shows, but I think Ripper Street on BBC America is slightly ahead. Very excited to see how things unfold next week.!

01-29-2014, 04:21 PM	#1
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	"True Detective" Anyone watching this? Thoughts? McConaughey is amazing, both in the "flashback" and present day. Harrelson is on the road to a meltdown. I am loving the show so far, as much or maybe more than "The Bridge". __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-29-2014, 05:22 PM	#6
GWN Snow City Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Barrie, Ontario Posts: 898 Trading: (10)	Re: "True Detective" Looking forward to catching this when I get some time. Sounds like a solid series. __________________

01-29-2014, 05:36 PM	#7
AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: "True Detective" Spandau Ballet's finest! Oh nm the title just says "True.." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR8D2yqgQ1U

01-29-2014, 07:00 PM	#8
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: "True Detective" Love the show so far!

01-29-2014, 07:29 PM	#9
Willygt FunkY Monkey!! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Carlos Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: "True Detective" I have only seen one episode so far, but looks great. How far into the story is it right now? __________________ WillyGT - "Carpe Diem!"

01-29-2014, 08:10 PM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: "True Detective" Three episodes in, Carlos, and they are off a week for Super Bowl Sunday, they are running all 3 throughout the 2 weeks on HBO. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

01-29-2014, 08:31 PM	#11
Willygt FunkY Monkey!! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Carlos Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 47 Trading: (0)	Re: "True Detective" ok, so Im good . I am seeing it in Mexico, latin HBO, but it looks like it is on par to the US as it was the 3rd episode too. I'll try to catch the first two on these weeks if the re-run them. __________________ WillyGT - "Carpe Diem!"

01-29-2014, 09:30 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: "True Detective" Very good show. McConaughey is amazingly weird and trippy. Slow burning show but I love how it's unlike anything out there on TV. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

01-29-2014, 10:09 PM	#13
ripper Busy doing nothing Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bart Location: Gig Harbor WA Posts: 497 Trading: (12)	Re: "True Detective" Love the setting, music and esp. McConnaughey. Woody is good but a goof. McC is great as a spook cop. __________________ Ripper

01-30-2014, 05:13 AM	#14
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: "True Detective" I wonder if there is going to be a second season? Doesn't seem like there could be more than 2

02-03-2014, 05:45 PM	#15
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: "True Detective" I watched episode 1 this weekend and thought it was great! Unfortunately, episode two is not on demand. They have episode one and skip to episode three. WTF? __________________ Insert quote here.

02-03-2014, 06:35 PM	#16
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: "True Detective" Don't do it, Andy!! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-10-2014, 07:50 AM	#17
8lug Smoking with the Chief Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mark Location: Masshole Posts: 798 Trading: (14)	Re: "True Detective" great episode last night,

02-10-2014, 09:12 AM	#18
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: "True Detective" That's "going rogue" defined. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-03-2014, 08:45 PM	#19
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: "True Detective" This show is the best show on TV at the moment. Amazing acting and the storyline is excellent. Hate to see it only get 8 episodes. 1 left. McConaughey is classic in this role. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-04-2014, 06:11 AM	#20
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: "True Detective" I agree this is one of the best shows, but I think Ripper Street on BBC America is slightly ahead. Very excited to see how things unfold next week.!