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re: True Detective S2E3: "Maybe Tomorrow"
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:49 am to RollDatRoll
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:49 am to RollDatRoll
I am finding the show entertaining, but obviously not as much as last season. I think he may have overreached with such a convoluted plot and too many characters. As has been said before, there should be one less major character.
The biggest issue I'm having with the show is I have no real person or cause to identify with or root for, if that makes sense. The only person I remotely care for is CF. There's been too much runaround and empty scenes to propel the complicated plot line. I also agree, and worried prior to the release, that not having the same director as last season has made a difference. I really think the plot has potential for some crazy discoveries, but I think it needs to start revealing more. This isn't game of thrones where it can slow burn such a complicated scheme.
I'm hoping there's some forward movement, and I think it will pick up. I am still entertained for now, but the characters or victims need to provide a reason to care.
Just my 2 cents
The biggest issue I'm having with the show is I have no real person or cause to identify with or root for, if that makes sense. The only person I remotely care for is CF. There's been too much runaround and empty scenes to propel the complicated plot line. I also agree, and worried prior to the release, that not having the same director as last season has made a difference. I really think the plot has potential for some crazy discoveries, but I think it needs to start revealing more. This isn't game of thrones where it can slow burn such a complicated scheme.
I'm hoping there's some forward movement, and I think it will pick up. I am still entertained for now, but the characters or victims need to provide a reason to care.
Just my 2 cents
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Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:58 am to 0jersey
When gay cop bumped in to VV, made me wonder if VV has the gay too. Didn't his wife say he can't get it up?
could be full-on HBO gay stuff like they seem to incorporate in every show these days. VV and cop have an affair.
could be full-on HBO gay stuff like they seem to incorporate in every show these days. VV and cop have an affair.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 10:59 am to 0jersey
I think the show is ok. Episode 3 was the best by far IMO.
The issue I have is similar to others. They are trying too hard to focus on character development and have abandoned the plot too much. There are 20 minute stretches that have nothing to do with the murders or Vinci. It’s absurd and ruins the pacing of the show.
Directing is trying to be too stylish and is completely abandoning substance. Writing is great in spurts and completely lost in others. They needed to spend about another year revising this script.
As far as the acting:
- Colin Farrell is pretty great. He pulls off his character and it’s a troubled character who is stuck somewhere between protagonist and villain. You root for him, but at the same time realize he’s a piece of shite.
- Vince Vaughn was bad at first, but I thought he has improved each episode. He is at the worst tolerable. Personally, I would give him a B-.
- McAdams is pretty bad, but she is hot so my little head blinds my big head and I look past it.
- Kitsch is atrocious. He cannot come close to pulling off the “brooding, repressed gay” that he is attempting. He is far and away the weak part of the show, both acting wise and character wise.
I will continue to watch and enjoy. I just hope the next season has better casting and writing. The overly-stylish directing can work well if the other things are in place. The downfall of this season, in addition to my stated issues, will undoubtedly be the shadow cast from Season 1, which was an all-time great television season.
The issue I have is similar to others. They are trying too hard to focus on character development and have abandoned the plot too much. There are 20 minute stretches that have nothing to do with the murders or Vinci. It’s absurd and ruins the pacing of the show.
Directing is trying to be too stylish and is completely abandoning substance. Writing is great in spurts and completely lost in others. They needed to spend about another year revising this script.
As far as the acting:
- Colin Farrell is pretty great. He pulls off his character and it’s a troubled character who is stuck somewhere between protagonist and villain. You root for him, but at the same time realize he’s a piece of shite.
- Vince Vaughn was bad at first, but I thought he has improved each episode. He is at the worst tolerable. Personally, I would give him a B-.
- McAdams is pretty bad, but she is hot so my little head blinds my big head and I look past it.
- Kitsch is atrocious. He cannot come close to pulling off the “brooding, repressed gay” that he is attempting. He is far and away the weak part of the show, both acting wise and character wise.
I will continue to watch and enjoy. I just hope the next season has better casting and writing. The overly-stylish directing can work well if the other things are in place. The downfall of this season, in addition to my stated issues, will undoubtedly be the shadow cast from Season 1, which was an all-time great television season.
Posted on 7/6/15 at 11:19 am to 0jersey
quote:
I am finding the show entertaining, but obviously not as much as last season. I think he may have overreached with such a convoluted plot and too many characters. As has been said before, there should be one less major character.
The biggest issue I'm having with the show is I have no real person or cause to identify with or root for, if that makes sense. The only person I remotely care for is CF. There's been too much runaround and empty scenes to propel the complicated plot line. I also agree, and worried prior to the release, that not having the same director as last season has made a difference. I really think the plot has potential for some crazy discoveries, but I think it needs to start revealing more. This isn't game of thrones where it can slow burn such a complicated scheme.
I'm hoping there's some forward movement, and I think it will pick up. I am still entertained for now, but the characters or victims need to provide a reason to care.
This is a pretty great summation of my feelings thus far, so thanks for typing it up
I'm not throwing in the towel on S2 yet as I think episode 3 was the best one yet, albeit (like another poster said) that's not saying much given the underwhelming feeling elicited by episodes 1 and 2.
Maybe, just maybe, NP heard the criticism of S1 somewhat "ending with a fizzle" and we'll get the just opposite in S2...
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