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A few quick NON-SPOILER questions about True Detective
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:06 pm
I desperately need some new shows to watch. The past few weeks I've seen people all over my news feed and this board absolutely raving about TD. I have tried to avoid even clicking these threads or knowing about it for fear of spoilers, so I literally have no idea what it's about..at all. Presumably it's about a detective. But can someone give me a little more info on it without divulging too much? How many seasons has it been? How long is each episode? Can it be compared to another show? I need to decide if I want to get caught up.
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Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:08 pm to WG_Dawg
It is only 7 epsiodes into an 8 epsiode season. It is a stand alone season, like AHS. Next season will be a new story and cast.
It is amazing.
Traces back events about suspected serial killings.
It is amazing.
Traces back events about suspected serial killings.
This post was edited on 3/4/14 at 3:09 pm
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:09 pm to WG_Dawg
You need to get caught up. Its unlike anything currently, or recently, on TV.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:09 pm to WG_Dawg
It's about two detectives and a murder case they had in the 90s. It bounces back and forth between that time and "present day" interviews with those detectives. It's set in Louisiana.
It's had one season (finale on Sunday), it's an hour an episode, and I can't really compare it to another show honestly. You just need to watch it.
It's had one season (finale on Sunday), it's an hour an episode, and I can't really compare it to another show honestly. You just need to watch it.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:10 pm to WG_Dawg
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Presumably it's about a detective. But can someone give me a little more info on it without divulging too much? How many seasons has it been? How long is each episode? Can it be compared to another show? I need to decide if I want to get caught up.
Two detectives, serial killer case over 20 some years in SW LA.
First season, 8 episodes, hour long each.
Watch it. Great, great show.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:11 pm to WG_Dawg
It's one season. 8th and final episode airs this Sunday. Story follows two detectives as they investigate a woman who was murdered in religious cult fashion. Next season will have new detectives and new story.
Oh, and the detectives are played by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
Oh, and the detectives are played by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
This post was edited on 3/4/14 at 3:15 pm
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:11 pm to LasVegasTiger
Holy crap I didn't realize it was still in the first season, that's great. Well yeah this is a no-brainer then. Getting caught up by Sunday might be tough but I'll definitely give it a go.
Thanks all.
Thanks all.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:12 pm to WG_Dawg
just watch it. it's the best show on tv.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:13 pm to WG_Dawg
It is a good true crime novel turned into an 8 hr movie.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:25 pm to TWD7105
I may have to do another marathon viewing before Sunday as well. The show really is enjoyable for a variety of reasons- cinematography, dialogue, acting, soundtrack all come to mind. Not to mention I grew up around all those little towns and recognize those last names. This is one of those shows that gets lots of people theorizing and trying to solve this puzzle- makes for great water cooler conversation at work.
I'm hoping to catch a few new insights watching the first seven episodes again back to back.
I'm hoping to catch a few new insights watching the first seven episodes again back to back.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 3:26 pm to Griffmanjoe
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I may have to do another marathon viewing before Sunday as well. The show really is enjoyable for a variety of reasons- cinematography, dialogue, acting, soundtrack all come to mind. Not to mention I grew up around all those little towns and recognize those last names. This is one of those shows that gets lots of people theorizing and trying to solve this puzzle- makes for great water cooler conversation at work.
I'm hoping to catch a few new insights watching the first seven episodes again back to back.
I completely agree and it is interesting how much it really is set up like a True Crime novel.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:05 pm to WG_Dawg
Update us as you watch the episodes. It's an excellent show. 
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:14 pm to ladytiger118
Best show on television. But I wouldn't try to pick it up in Episode 8.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:34 pm to ErnestTBassmaster
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But I wouldn't try to pick it up in Episode 8.
Well no shite, Gump.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:44 pm to WG_Dawg
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I need to decide if I want to get caught up.
Just take my word for it, and do it. I've watched Breaking Bad, The Wire, House of Cards, TWD, etc... (in other words, I'm a show-watcher) and I'd venture to say it's been my 2nd favorite thus far, behind The Wire.
But The Wire had 5 seasons.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:50 pm to WG_Dawg
if you watch the premiere then getting caught up won't be a problem by sunday. I would have binge watched the whole season the first night after I watched the premiere. THAT is how hooked I was/am
Posted on 3/4/14 at 4:51 pm to Tiger Ryno
I'm just upset that this is a stand-alone season
I wanna see Woody and MM back at it again on a new case
I wanna see Woody and MM back at it again on a new case
Posted on 3/4/14 at 5:02 pm to WG_Dawg
It's entertaining, but it helps if you happen to like Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnahey (sic). I'm not sure it would be receiving such raves if two regular guys were playing the parts of the main detectives.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 5:30 pm to Eternally Undefeated
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t helps if you happen to like Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConnahey (sic). I'm not sure it would be receiving such raves if two regular guys were playing the parts of the main detectives.
I didn't even realize they were in it
Like I said I know/knew absolutely nothing about the show.
Posted on 3/4/14 at 6:56 pm to WG_Dawg
Crime thriller type and the best thing on TV currently. Must watch IMO.
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