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re: True Detective S2E1: "The Western Book of the Dead"

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Posted by RonBurgundy
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 4:10 am to
I recognize him from deadwood more than anything.
Posted by WG_Dawg
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 5:26 am to
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Because he works with police who are generally portrayed as chauvinistic.




Yeah, but isn't there also a stereotype (not saying just from this episode, even though that's obvious, but IRL too) of the alcoholic cop with family issues? I mean TK simply being single wouldnt' make all his coworkers say "oh you aren't dating anyone right now? Must be gay!"

Idk. I mean, I'm straight but if almost everyone else was gay and I wanted to pretend to be gay to fit in, I wouldn't necessarily start dating dudes or trying to frick them. I'd just remain single.
Posted by Sho Nuff
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Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 5:56 am to
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recognize him from deadwood more than anything.


Well damn, now that you mention it And I loved Deadwood, he looked familiar then too, just never looked him up.

Some notes on other questions:
Vera is the missing sister and she is in 4 episodes according to IMDB and she's not listed as anyone else.
The clapping erasers to me seemed to be "dry erasers" and dust comes out
When Vaughn gave Colin the photo he said it matched the description and Colin seemed to agree so I hope it was the right guy for his sake. The mom of the kid must be a redhead.
The 100 mph motorbike sliding just a little before a complete stop annoyed me as well.
I liked all the previews were from Ep 1 and the rest will be unseen except from previews for the next week.
Not sure why the cop would be gay, I just think he suffers PTSD and needs help.

Oh and to SoCal dude, my buddy is a white cop in NorCal and is all into the Mexican theme/music and would wear that little tie thing
This post was edited on 6/24/15 at 6:14 am
Posted by LSU Wayne
Walker
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 7:40 am to
After watching Ep 1 last night, Ray gets a mug...

Posted by Mizzou to my Lou
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:05 am to
I don't know why everyone in this thread seems to be getting their panties in a bunch, it's obvious that TK's character is gay. Some people here just have a problem accepting that for whatever reason.

Also, something else I didn't see mentioned...did anyone else notice that FD referred to Athena as the "goddess of love." It's clear that he is FOS and the New Age institute is just a front.
Posted by wildtigercat93
Member since Jul 2011
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:06 am to
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obvious that TK's character is gay. Some people here just have a problem accepting that for whatever reason.


What? No

It's possible, but it's not "obvious"
Posted by vuvuzela
Oregon
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:07 am to
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I don't know why everyone in this thread seems to be getting their panties in a bunch, it's obvious that TK's character is gay. Some people here just have a problem accepting that for whatever reason.

Also, something else I didn't see mentioned...did anyone else notice that FD referred to Athena as the "goddess of love." It's clear that he is FOS and the New Age institute is just a front.



Have an upvote friend
Posted by Jcorye1
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:10 am to
I watched the first one. I thought the writing was horribly overrated and the acting was underrated. If you removed MM and replaced him with an average actor, it would have been a one year series.
Posted by LSUJuice
Back in Houston
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:23 am to
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obvious that TK's character is gay

Possible, not obvious. Other equally possible theories have been posted.

quote:

New Age institute
I think this institute and Ani's father are going to be a big part of this season, and I'm not sure I'll like that. I think they're the weakest/most clichéd characters, and they will annoy me.
Posted by Billy Mays
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:33 am to
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Not sure why the cop would be gay, I just think he suffers PTSD and needs help.


This.
Posted by Mizzou to my Lou
Miami
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 8:45 am to
Why is anyone gay?

It makes sense why his character would try to cover it up or even repress it...the Army and police force aren't exactly the most gay-friendly institutes around.
Posted by shel311
McKinney, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:03 am to
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Should have eliminated the McAdams character...she serves no purpose other than a forced bad arse female character...her and Ferrell are exactly the same. Would be better if it was just Riggins and ferrell. More time to develop their dynamic
I agree on the similar characters, but without knowing how the story will play out, it's tough to say she will serve no purpose going forward.
Posted by shel311
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Member since Aug 2004
110670 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:08 am to
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Why is anyone gay?
This isnt' real life, it's a show. If he's gay, there's a reason.
Posted by STLhog
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Member since Jan 2015
17715 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:20 am to
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It makes sense why his character would try to cover it up or even repress it...the Army and police force aren't exactly the most gay-friendly institutes around.



He doesn't even spend the night with the chick? Why mess around with her at all?

I mean I guess if he blatantly parades her around his cop buddies in later episodes one could make the case but why spend any time with that chick if that is the case?

As someone else said, why not just remain single or in the closet or whatever?

It would make the entire scene with that chick, basically pointless.
Posted by Brettesaurus Rex
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Member since Dec 2009
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:43 am to
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Not sure why the cop would be gay, I just think he suffers PTSD and needs help.

Yeah I don't know where all this gay talk came from.

He very well could be, but I have no idea how you could tell that just from what we've seen so far.
Posted by Billy Mays
Member since Jan 2009
25270 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 9:59 am to
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He doesn't even spend the night with the chick? Why mess around with her at all?

I mean I guess if he blatantly parades her around his cop buddies in later episodes one could make the case but why spend any time with that chick if that is the case?

As someone else said, why not just remain single or in the closet or whatever?

It would make the entire scene with that chick, basically pointless.


+1
Posted by Clockwatcher68
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Member since May 2006
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Posted on 6/24/15 at 11:13 am to
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I don't know why everyone in this thread seems to be getting their panties in a bunch, it's obvious that TK's character is gay. Some people here just have a problem accepting that for whatever reason.



What are the clues that make it so obvious?
Posted by guedeaux
Tardis
Member since Jan 2008
13609 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:28 pm to
I don't think it's obvious, but something that could easily be inferred by clues people have described.

Anyone who says it is obvious one way or another is just being stupid.
Posted by Yellerhammer5
Member since Oct 2012
10850 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:40 pm to
Maybe the two girls look alike because someone has a "type." After all, TK finding the body doesn't really give him any connection to the case yet, especially since he is currently suspended.
Posted by CoastLSUFan
Member since Nov 2010
713 posts
Posted on 6/24/15 at 1:57 pm to
Mizzou,

I also wondered about the "Athena, Goddess of Love" comment. I can't imagine that Pizzolatto would have mixed up Athena and Aphrodite, so it must mean something. WHAT it means is the mystery.
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