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[Daft_Cat]

I actually found this pretty engaging. The show's got more of a Season 1 flavor than I was expecting. The character dynamic is totally shifted though. Like others are saying, the first season displayed a certain confidence with the "partners" dynamic, but this is much more of an ensemble piece. It doesn't seem like that same confidence in the direction is carrying over. It's too early to pass judgement, but it would be interesting to see Fukanaga's take on the same script.

In any case, interested to see where it goes. Bring it home Pizzaman!

 

[Fancy Clown]

Not as good as S1 so far, but this is gonna scratch a different itch. The itch called "Colin Ferrel telling a kid he's gonna buttfuck his dad with his moms headless corpse and Justin Lin camera spinning around characters as they give eachother serious looks". Should be fun even if I don't really feel these characters nearly as much as Rust and Cole so far.

 

[ezekial45]

I can't get over how bad that song choice for the opening was. What the fuck was that.

Yeah, I wasn't feeling it. I love the imagery, but the song just didn't fit at all.

 

[Kill3r7]

Decent start to the season. I doubt it will reach the heights of the first season but Colin Farrell will get tons of buzz for his performance.

 

[StriKeVillain]

I can't get over how bad that song choice for the opening was. What the fuck was that.

This, this, this. Ugh.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Yeah, I wasn't feeling it. I love the imagery, but the song just didn't fit at all.

that's because they did the same awesome cool opening style of S1. Only they slapped a bad song over it.

 

[Squalor]

I can't get over how bad that song choice for the opening was. What the fuck was that.

It was "Nevermind" by Leonard Cohen.

I'm a fan of his, but the trailer song, "The Only Thing Worth Fighting For" by Lera Lynn, would have worked better, though.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

Still can't believe no Fukunaga. You got a guy like that, you keep him. Justin Lin? I'm sorry, but considering the "quality" Fast & The Furious or not, I just didn't see anything inspiring here so far.

 

[rikichi]

So I gave this episode a shot and wow... That shit was horrible. Everyone over acting. Each scene was unimportant and had no meaning to overall story. And Taylor Kitshc. That motherfucker was horrible. Couldn't show any emotion even when getting his

Spoiler

dick sucked.

 

[sooperkool]

Its formulaic so far to me, right down to the crazy Vietnam Gulf War vet.

 

[kingocfs]

Theme is awesome.

 

[Chiggs]

Really impressed with the opener.

I can't get over how bad that song choice for the opening was. What the fuck was that.

It's Leonard Cohen. And he's awesome.

 

[5taquitos]

And Taylor Kitshc. That motherfucker was horrible. Couldn't show any emotion even when getting his

Spoiler

dick sucked.

I think that was kind of the point.

 

[hugocésar]

I thought the music and score was easily the best thing about the show thus far. I'll reserve my opinion until all is said and done but I thought the episode was decent at most. I'll say this though: there are better ways of balancing the progression of plot and introducing characters and their motivations. In addition, my fear from the teasers seems to be true in that the dialogue is pretty horrible so far. But who knows, maybe this'll be like season 2 of The Wire and I end up loving it.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

So I gave this episode a shot and wow... That shit was horrible. Everyone over acting. Each scene was unimportant and had no meaning to overall story. And Taylor Kitshc. That motherfucker was horrible. Couldn't show any emotion even when getting his

Spoiler

dick sucked

Spoiler

.

don't you think that was the point?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Really impressed with the opener.



It's Leonard Cohen. And he's awesome.

a man narrating in a monotone growly voice isn't exactly awesome. Maybe his other work is better but in this situation it didn't flow with the images being shown. But whatever music is subjective.

 

[Arc]

I went in with the mindset that this was a whole new series and enjoyed it.

It's obviously impossible to not compare it to the first season, but they were never going to top that.

Rachel McAdams was fantastic.

 

[cutmeamango]

Normal episode that looked like it just wanted to get done with character setting, and it did.
Should be good if butt shots continue at this pace.

 

[Lothar]

I loved True Detective's Season 1. Have to admit I turned this off before the end. It bored me and I wasn't liking or caring about anyone.

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

Wasn't really digging the episode up until the last 5-10 mins or so, but I understand they have to introduce characters and such.

It might take a few episodes for me to get over not having Matthew McConaughey on the show, though >.>

 

[Jarmel]

Until the last ten minutes, this was fucking terrible.

 

[StriKeVillain]

I went in with the mindset that this was a whole new series and enjoyed it.

It's obviously impossible to not compare it to the first season, but they were never going to top that.

Rachel McAdams was fantastic.

Same here - I thought it was solid. I just judged it on it's own merits.

I think many here will have trouble with that. Same as with Game of Thrones and comparing it with the source material.

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

what was that nick cave song at the end?

 

[Gray Matter]

I liked it. No clue what the fuck is going on tho, but it's only the first episode.

 

[NecromorphTX]

I don't like the main theme of this season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dge1n8VfZ9Y, i liked more the theme of the first season.

 

[BlackGhost]

I enjoyed it, not saying it was best premiere ever. But i feel this is getting so much criticism because of the true detective name. Everyone seems to expect s1 part 2

 

[indigo-cyclops]

what was that nick cave song at the end?

Pretty sure that wasn't Nick Cave, but Larry Gatlin, unless you're talking about a different song.

Actually turns out it's a cover...

 

[chalkitdown1]

Well that was a very solid start I thought! A little confusing what with so many interconnected characters and plots being introduced in one episode but that'll get better over time. Colin Farrell was definitely the highlight and I certainly didn't expect his character to be like that. Holy shit @ that porch scene!

Looking forward to the next episode for sure. I feel a lot of people are going to be comparing it to season 1 at every opportunity which isn't really fair. It should be treated as a brand new show which it pretty much is.

Wasn't a fan of the theme song, though.

 

[NYR]

Bring back Woody and McConaughey, no matter the cost. It is already obvious they carried this shit last year, Pippen and Jordan style.

 

[Squalor]

what was that nick cave song at the end?

It was “All The Gold In California" by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

I believe it is an original composition.

 

[Oscar]

Haters gonna hate, I enjoyed this episode and have high hopes for the rest of the season.

Really enjoying Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams' characters. I had low expectations for those two based on the teasers but I'm fucking with them atm.

You guys are too hung up on the switch of directors and are too quick to abandon ship. Nic Pizzolatto is still the writer. It took me 3 episodes to get hooked on season 1, and I'm already interested in the characters of this one so i'm chillin.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

It was “All The Gold In California" by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

I believe it is an original composition.

Nevermind, all sorts of confusing. All The Gold In California is definitely not an original though, it's a cover.

 

[ZackieChan]

Way too disjointed and I can't stand it when EVERY CHARACTER is a complete mess, but I'm in for the season. Worth watching for the headless corpse line alone.

Hopefully now that everyone has met, we'll get a more cohesive show.

 

[MrPink93485]

 

[FrenchMovieTheme]

Pretty sure that wasn't Nick Cave, but Larry Gatlin, unless you're talking about a different song.

Actually turns out it's a cover...

yeah looks like its a cover

It was “All The Gold In California" by Nick Cave and Warren Ellis.

I believe it is an original composition.

nice. hope its up on spotify soon!

 

[Squalor]

More searching seems to indicate that the song in the bar, My Least Favorite Life, is the one you're talking about...

What? That was an original Lera Lynn song.

She's the one who wrote and performed the song from the trailer, which was called "The Only Thing Worth Fighting For."

 

[Askherserenity]

I don't like the main theme of this season https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dge1n8VfZ9Y, i liked more the theme of the first season.

I don't like it at all.

First season opening was so damn good. Everything about that first season just had this feel about it. Damn.

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Farrell was awesome. Everything else was mostly alright. Except the intro song. Not a fan of that.

 

[indigo-cyclops]

What? That was an original Lera Lynn song.

She's the one who wrote and performed the song from the trailer, which was called "The Only Thing Worth Fighting For."

Yea, got confused with an article and your post. The Nick Cave song isn't original.

 

[thoseAREmySHOES]

I dunno, I didn't have issues with the scene. The character is clearly supposed to be all sorts of conflicted/fucked up.

 

[Squalor]

I dunno, I didn't have issues with the scene. The character is clearly supposed to be all sorts of conflicted/fucked up.

My problem is that we didn't get to see her naked.

 

[Jarmel]

I will grant that this was an opening episode but this episode was just completely unfocused. There was little coherency in transitions or themes and some of the jumps felt completely unnecessary like McAdam's in the car with the partner and he mentions her dad. Scene was totally useless. Felt like I was watching one of the bad Game of Thrones episodes in how the point of view just jumped all over the place.

Then some of these character backgrounds are almost too much. Farrell's character gets some brass knuckles and beats a guy up on his property after he calls the damn police station to get the address. McAdams's character has the weirdest family alive and the third cop that makes up the Justice League is on paid leave after a Hollywood Actress tries to give him a blowjob to get out a speeding ticket.

One of the reviews was right in that the dialogue felt too hammy. It was fine in S1 as Martin called Rust out on his bullshit but here people just say some of the most ridiculous shit. I mean, "Everybody gets touched". Really?

The cinematography and direction were extremely flat other than the bar sequence at the end. It felt like it was improving but yea it's not to S1 caliber.

All of that said, this was the first episode so it might come together later.

 

[StriKeVillain]

My problem is that we didn't get to see her naked.

 

[blainethemono]

this shot was legitimately fucking hilarious

 

[Qvoth]

how was it guys? did the original main characters make a cameo? is the case even connected to the 1st season? didn't watch any trailers

 

[Admiral Woofington]

let's be completely fair. You can't go from Matthew McConaughey in S1 to not-Matthew McConaughey and not lose SOME quality.

 

[kingocfs]

let's be completely fair. You can't go from Matthew McConaughey in S1 to not-Matthew McConaughey and not lose SOME quality.

There are good actors here, that's not the issue.

 

[Matrix]

Enjoyed the hell out of it and loved the way the episode ended. Can't wait for more.


Farrell is nuts lol great job so far and the porch scene... wow

 

[Jarmel]

let's be completely fair. You can't go from Matthew McConaughey in S1 to not-Matthew McConaughey and not lose SOME quality.

Farell and McAdams are doing a great job acting. It's just the writing and direction that were subpar.

 

[Squalor]

HIFW watching most of this episode:

It should have started somewhere near the last ten minutes. It was so much fluff: sloppy character work and exposition.