"True Detective" - Page 2

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.!

irratebass · 03-10-2014, 09:55 PM

Great finale last night.....very intense and downright creepy

maninblack · 03-10-2014, 10:22 PM

One of the best season finales of any show I've seen. Had me sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the show. Wow. Just wow.

mahtofire14 · 03-10-2014, 10:25 PM

I don't think it will be anywhere close to as good without those two. They had such a great dynamic together.

maninblack · 03-10-2014, 10:31 PM

Agree 100%

jsnake · 03-10-2014, 11:30 PM

I caught it half way into the season. Great acting and chemistry. Going to start from the beginning and watch the entire season this week.

icehog3 · 03-11-2014, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by maninblack

One of the best season finales of any show I've seen. Had me sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the show. Wow. Just wow.

Me too, can't remember being that tense watching a TV show for a long time.

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Originally Posted by mahtofire14

I don't think it will be anywhere close to as good without those two. They had such a great dynamic together.

You are likely correct. Matthew is stellar, and Woody very underrated.

I hope the writing for season 2 makes it close.

dave · 03-11-2014, 07:53 AM

Started the other night w/episode 1. Wife and I have both fallen asleep two consecutive nights before finishing first one. Not much to hold our interest so far. I do like McConaughy - but, Harrelson's forced accent drives me nuts (much as Spacey's does in House of Cards.) We'll give it another go, but I do hope it picks up the pace a little.

irratebass · 03-11-2014, 08:35 AM

Dave, it starts out slow, but there is a darkness lingering there that you have to stick with it for it to rear it's ugly head.

Gabe215 · 03-11-2014, 09:14 AM

VERY surprised how "happy" the ending was, def thought is was going to end much more tragic! Very pleased, another thing that the director said that makes me love the show that reminds me of the old Hammer Horror films, that they never show the brutal/disgusting scenes it shows character reactions or pans out over the LA bayous, leaving it in your imagination what really happened and makes it that much scarier/disgusting! Loved that! GOT starts April 6th and as I mentioned earlier everyone check out Ripper Street on BBC America, try and find season one first if you can (might be on Netflix?) if not oh well start with season 2. you WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

Starscream · 03-19-2014, 05:54 PM

Finally found episode two. Can't wait to watch the rest of this series.

Starscream · 04-24-2014, 01:43 PM

I finally finished the series last week. I loved it!

shilala · 04-24-2014, 01:48 PM

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

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shilala

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

I heard it will be Lenny and Squiggy.

maninblack · 04-24-2014, 03:02 PM

Tom Selleck and Columbo

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

icehog3 · 04-24-2014, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the info, Zach, I think that all sounds great for the future of the series.

mahtofire14 · 04-24-2014, 08:15 PM

Good stuff Zach. I was worried about season 2 with the fact that the actors werent coming back, but this news get's me excited again for it. Hopefully this info is correct. Could leave the door open for some pretty awesome TV.

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.

Quote:

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!

Victor808 · 05-13-2014, 06:41 PM

Anyone else try slogging through the King in Yellow book?
I have been going bit by bit, and honestly, can't find enough references to really make it worthwhile so far.

03-04-2014, 06:11 AM	#21
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.!

03-10-2014, 09:55 PM	#22
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: "True Detective" Great finale last night.....very intense and downright creepy __________________

03-10-2014, 10:22 PM	#23
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" One of the best season finales of any show I've seen. Had me sitting on the edge of my seat throughout the show. Wow. Just wow. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-10-2014, 10:25 PM	#24
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: "True Detective" I don't think it will be anywhere close to as good without those two. They had such a great dynamic together. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

03-10-2014, 10:31 PM	#25
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" Agree 100% __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

03-10-2014, 11:30 PM	#26
jsnake Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2010 First Name: Jake Location: Your mom's house Posts: 1,309 Trading: (22)	Re: "True Detective" I caught it half way into the season. Great acting and chemistry. Going to start from the beginning and watch the entire season this week.

03-11-2014, 07:53 AM	#28
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: "True Detective" Started the other night w/episode 1. Wife and I have both fallen asleep two consecutive nights before finishing first one. Not much to hold our interest so far. I do like McConaughy - but, Harrelson's forced accent drives me nuts (much as Spacey's does in House of Cards.) We'll give it another go, but I do hope it picks up the pace a little. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

03-11-2014, 08:35 AM	#29
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: "True Detective" Dave, it starts out slow, but there is a darkness lingering there that you have to stick with it for it to rear it's ugly head. __________________

03-11-2014, 09:14 AM	#30
Gabe215 Have My Own Room Join Date: Nov 2012 First Name: Gabe Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,120 Trading: (20)	Re: "True Detective" VERY surprised how "happy" the ending was, def thought is was going to end much more tragic! Very pleased, another thing that the director said that makes me love the show that reminds me of the old Hammer Horror films, that they never show the brutal/disgusting scenes it shows character reactions or pans out over the LA bayous, leaving it in your imagination what really happened and makes it that much scarier/disgusting! Loved that! GOT starts April 6th and as I mentioned earlier everyone check out Ripper Street on BBC America, try and find season one first if you can (might be on Netflix?) if not oh well start with season 2. you WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!

03-19-2014, 05:54 PM	#31
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" Finally found episode two. Can't wait to watch the rest of this series. __________________ Insert quote here.

04-24-2014, 01:43 PM	#32
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 finally finished the series last week. I loved it! __________________ Insert quote here.

04-24-2014, 01:48 PM	#33
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: "True Detective" Anyone know who is supposed to take Matthew and Woody's place next season? __________________

04-24-2014, 03:02 PM	#35
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" Tom Selleck and Columbo __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

04-24-2014, 05:42 PM	#37
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: "True Detective" Thanks for the info, Zach, I think that all sounds great for the future of the series. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-24-2014, 08:15 PM	#38
mahtofire14 Chillin in the Aging Room Join Date: Oct 2012 First Name: Pete Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 1,588 Trading: (16)	Re: "True Detective" Good stuff Zach. I was worried about season 2 with the fact that the actors werent coming back, but this news get's me excited again for it. Hopefully this info is correct. Could leave the door open for some pretty awesome TV. __________________ Saving basements in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

05-13-2014, 06:41 PM	#40
Victor808 How Did I Get Here? Join Date: Mar 2014 First Name: Victor Location: The 'Loin Posts: 121 Trading: (1)	Re: "True Detective" Anyone else try slogging through the King in Yellow book? I have been going bit by bit, and honestly, can't find enough references to really make it worthwhile so far.