The thing about True Detective is that it doesn’t just explore the darkness of serial killers. It explores the darkness of every character in the show. And though season 3 of the anthology was solid, season 1 is the best. It’s not even close. These warped, twisted, stunning eight episodes changed my opinion on Matthew McConaughey. I always thought he was overrated. But he plays a character who is almost a polar opposite of the person McConaughey is—as Detective Cohle, a cold, cynical, reclusive genius—and NAILS it. His on-screen chemistry with Woody Harrelson (who is also brilliant) works well. Their dynamic is important in the first 3 episodes, which are slow. They are the calm before the storm. Once you get to episode 4, this season explodes into a brilliant crescendo of action, twists, rabbitholes, and expansive layers of darkness. This classic, like Breaking Bad, has a very cynical outlook on the world. But unlike many works, its darkness is justified. Everyone is guilty of something in this series. This involves all of society and the underworld alike—from the cops to the politicians to the churches to the sex traffickers to the prostitutes to the biker gangs to the drug cartels to the killers. The plot, though fictional, is based on a series of murders that really happened in Louisiana. And yet nothing is what it seems; you can’t predict the sheer madness to come. Plus the script, screenplay, shots, soundtrack, and editing are as impressive as the acting.
Rating: 9/10
Thanks so much for sharing!
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That trailer’s epic.
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One of my all-time favorite trailers!
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Wow. Nice review
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Thanks so much!
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omg the best. ughhh love the ending
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also what r ur thoughts on seasons 2 n 3
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As for your second comment, I haven’t seen season 2 but I’ve heard it isn’t even remotely as good as the others, so I’m just taking everyone’s word on that. I also haven’t finished season 3, but so far I’ve found it relatively impressive. I’m a big fan of Mahershala Ali. Season 1 still feels the best, by far, to me though. Your thoughts?
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Solid points on all seasons!
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Thanks! I’ll let you know my thoughts when I finish season 3.
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Yayyy
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🤩
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Yes—so satisfying!
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这是一个好博客
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Haha looking this up on Google Translate when I get home.
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Just saw the translation. Thank you! Or “谢谢”
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也谢谢你
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Translate is thanks you luke too !
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😎
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Yep! One of the best TV shows ever.
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I 100% agree!
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Quality writing.
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Much appreciated!
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I like this. Have you seen Bollywood series?
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Is there one based on this show?
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No. similar. Agent Raghav
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I’ll check out the trailer in a sec!
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Just read about it. Doesn’t look like my type of show, but I need to see more Bollywood stuff! Any favorites overall?
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The movie Udaan
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Looks good. On my list now!
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👍
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McConaughey was great in interstellar
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Yeah he was solid. Definitely one of my favorite films of the 2010s. Might review it eventually.
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Yassss
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Season 1 is definitely best! I still think about it!!! Especially when driving to Nola and seeing Norco in the distance!!! Gives me chills!!!!
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Glad ur back, nice one
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😎
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luvvv matthew mccon
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What are your fav performances by him? As I said above, I used to be not much of a fan. Did love him in Dallas Buyers Club, though.
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How can you ask that being an Atkins!?!?! Bernie!!! Hahahahaha!!!! (Just kidding!)
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Hahaha good point, Aunt Angelyn! I should see Bernie. Heard he was great in Mud too!
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How have you not seen it on Thanksgiving nights??? We show it a lot!
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Love that, as for season 1. I need to finish season 3 still. Love Mahershala Ali. And ha, I know I’ve seen a lot of it on Thanksgiving nights but still need to see it see all the way through from the start to the end!
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Oh sorry I replied to the wrong comment of yours. Meant to respond to your other comment about season 1.
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dazed and confused + dallas buyers
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Lolol @ him in Dazed and Confused
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Great anthology
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^
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Thanks, Katie!
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Indeed. What are your other fav anthologies?
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The People vs OJ / American Horror Story
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Black Mirror
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LOVE all 3 of those. Going to review the People vs OJ Simpson soon, honestly.
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Did you see Bandersnatch?
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Yes, groundbreaking
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yass @ black mirror
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Bandersnatch is great.
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Indeed. White Christmas, San Junipero, Hang the DJ, and Black Museum as well! So many quality Black Mirror episodes.
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Reblogged this on "Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken." -Oscar Wilde.
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Thanks for sharing!
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Quality content.
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😉
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