NotTheGuyYouKill
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This has nothing to do with True Detective and I'm gonna give it a couple of hours before Cornballer drops in and stares at you into submission.
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True Detective - Season 2 - We get the Season we deserve - Sundays on HBO
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This has nothing to do with True Detective and I'm gonna give it a couple of hours before Cornballer drops in and stares at you into submission.
Langdon Alger
Banned
Despite all the problems I had with that pilot, and I had a lot of them, I still really want to see the next episode. I can't wait for Sunday. I do think Vinny V is just not a very good dramatic actor though. He should stick to comedy.
To be fair to him he doesn't seem to have a lot to work with.
jack_package_200
Banned
Huh
http://www.reddit.com/r/TrueDetecti...ason_2spoilers_regarding_paul_woodrughs_past/
This is only a theory. Take it with a grain of Salt. Also Season 1 spoilers
http://www.reddit.com/r/TrueDetecti...ason_2spoilers_regarding_paul_woodrughs_past/
This is only a theory. Take it with a grain of Salt. Also Season 1 spoilers
Robot Pants
Member
Well I guess. But if he really had such a troubled past especially sexually, why even get involved with that girl (and oh my god THAT girl [smoking hot]) or any girl at all?
I kinda assumed from the trailers that he came across Frank in his evil heyday and whatever fire Frank lights in the one trailer is responsible for his Kitschs burns.
Like a flashback scene
UltimaPooh
Member
Yea. That's a stretch. And lame.
Discotheque
Banned
bar scene kind of reminded me of a david lynch movie. the pause was awkward but i loved the song.
if they played that exact scene without the closeups on their faces it would have worked better.
if they played that exact scene without the closeups on their faces it would have worked better.
Loved the first episode after my first watching. I liked not knowing what the fuck was going on, and not knowing how all the characters would connect until the end.
It doesn't have to be like season one. What's wrong with three fucked up main characters? They're still way different. It's gonna be a glorious ride!
It doesn't have to be like season one. What's wrong with three fucked up main characters? They're still way different. It's gonna be a glorious ride!
Late to the party. I just saw it today.
It had a weakish start IMO, then got stronger.
Wasn't a big fan of the intro. Visually it was too similar to the 1st season's but without the bleak expanse of white that made the original. It felt repetitive and underwhelming. The interview at the opening was also meh.
But once it got going the story was interesting. I think the setting here actually has more potential than the 1st season (which kind of pancaked for me). Thanks to this series I was introduced to the city of Vernon, CA. Who would believe a modern day rotten borough would still exist in the 21st century. And in Los Angeles county no less. Incredible!
There were too many characters to juggle around in one episode, so it'll take a few more to get a feel for them. I was drawn to the Vince Vaughn character. Strangely, the lack of certainty and gravitas in the performance gives him a conflicted aura. McAdams so far is the most dissapointing, she felt a bit one dimensional. But it's still early days.
Can't wait till the next episode.
It had a weakish start IMO, then got stronger.
Wasn't a big fan of the intro. Visually it was too similar to the 1st season's but without the bleak expanse of white that made the original. It felt repetitive and underwhelming. The interview at the opening was also meh.
But once it got going the story was interesting. I think the setting here actually has more potential than the 1st season (which kind of pancaked for me). Thanks to this series I was introduced to the city of Vernon, CA. Who would believe a modern day rotten borough would still exist in the 21st century. And in Los Angeles county no less. Incredible!
There were too many characters to juggle around in one episode, so it'll take a few more to get a feel for them. I was drawn to the Vince Vaughn character. Strangely, the lack of certainty and gravitas in the performance gives him a conflicted aura. McAdams so far is the most dissapointing, she felt a bit one dimensional. But it's still early days.
Can't wait till the next episode.
He updated the OP and said there was no connection. Still, the theory was a bit far fetched but cool.
The problem with this episode is that it's unable to stand on its own, nothing but one long-ass setup were nothing of interest occurred, despite the show juggling so many pieces. Or maybe that's why. Four main characters and I don't give a rat's ass about any of them.
Were the critics judging the entire show or just a few episodes btw?
Were the critics judging the entire show or just a few episodes btw?
Reviews were based on first three episodes I believe.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
I loved how bleak it was but one of these characters will have a redemption that'll give the show the sense of hope it'll probably need down the line. Colins character is probably gonna spiral, hard.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Bet the final scene with him will be him in jail apologizing to his son, with him having shaved off his mustache and cut his hair.
Trashcan Man
Banned
I also liked Fargo does that mean I shouldn't watch Hannibal?
SnowFlakeCake
Member
I really liked the first episode of season 2, just watched it now. Season 1 also started off slow, it was simply introducing the characters and a bit of the backstory but all in all, there was nothing about Season 1 overall which was amazing. S1 consisted of 2 main characters, one of which was that motherfucker Matthew that does the same accent again and again, talentless little thing he has no scope in his profile at all. S2 has a lot more potential due to there being 4 main characters, think it will be a lot better than S1 when all is said and done. Loving Farrells character so far just one episode in.
Mr. Saturn
Member
Honestly, I didn't think the first episode was as bad as I thought it was going to be, but I'll admit I went into it with somewhat lowered expectations due the lukewarm reviews I had been reading.
The two things that concern me the most are the fact we went from two main characters in the first season to now four in the second, and also the fact that it seems all of the characters seem really screwed up and dysfunctional.
I feel like you needed Marty in the first season to counteract Rust, someone who had the facade of being a normal guy. I say facade because Marty was still ultimately a pretty screwed up guy, just not in a living on the edge sort of way like Rust was.
The two things that concern me the most are the fact we went from two main characters in the first season to now four in the second, and also the fact that it seems all of the characters seem really screwed up and dysfunctional.
I feel like you needed Marty in the first season to counteract Rust, someone who had the facade of being a normal guy. I say facade because Marty was still ultimately a pretty screwed up guy, just not in a living on the edge sort of way like Rust was.
UrbanDandy
Member
I knew it. I did a video music shoot in that city, and one of the buildings was named after someone. I searched for this name, and sure enough, this guy had 'corruption' written all over him.
rainking187
Member
First episode was alright. Season one grabbed me a lot quicker though. I also don't particularly like any of the main characters yet. Was there a next episode preview at the end? My recording stopped midway through the credits for some reason.
Cornballer
Member
Episode 2 preview (please spoiler tag any discussion)
Perfect Blue
Banned
Not sure if this was mentioned but does anyone think
raped Ray's wife? I read it in a YouTube comment and that would be an interesting twist.
Frank's assistant/associate/bro who has the same hair colour as the kid
excite!
phazedplasma
Member
I dont think the identity matters to the show at all
I don't think it does either. But if that theory is true, then yeah it would absolutely matter.
She has some sort of kink that threw him off. We don't know what it is, only speculation. I can't imagine it's anal.
Maybe it's asphyxiation. Would tie into the theme of all the characters having this desire to flirt with death.
Discotheque
Banned
She pegged him....
I was thinking something along these lines as well, I can't imagine it's something boring.
That's what I was thinking. That or she wants to be hit. Some sort of boring self-punishment personality trait/trope while criticizing her sister for being sexually free. Yawn.
NotTheGuyYouKill
Member
Wut
Discotheque
Banned
Crossover time. Abbi and ilana, #TrueDetectiveSeason3
lmao, did you watch top five? anders from workaholics fucks with the new trend too.
Condolences to those who don't know the greatness of the best comedy on TV
Haha yeah. Wouldn't wish the revenge Dawson gets on him on anybody
Cornballer
Member
New episode tonight:
AngmarsKing701
Member
Finally watched the first episode last night. Felt like a slower start than s1 with the body being found at the end being the thing that brings the various threads together. The thing I do like about Pizzaman's characters is they feel like people, without the "he's a cop so he's a good guy" or "he's a mobster so he's a bad guy" mindset. Everybody is gray. Everybody has their own reasons for doing what they're doing.
It'll be tough not to compare this to s1. That may be the biggest challenge for shows like this.
It'll be tough not to compare this to s1. That may be the biggest challenge for shows like this.
Got to watching the first episode. I liked it, hard to compare to season 1 episode 1 without a rewatch. I think i am gonna go back and watch season 1 this week or maybe just wait til this one is over. I thought Colin Farrell was the best of the bunch, Kitsch next, and McAdams my least favorite.