re: What are some shows like true Detective season 1?

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Whenever I recommend the Killing to people I always tell them to power through the first 2 episodes and it should pick up. But the beginning of that series is depressing as hell.

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the whole series is kinda depressing, but I loved all 4 seasons. I think the Rosie Larsen thing was extended a little too far, but it was still good.

the only thing i didn't like about the Killing was the storyline with her son. I typically hate it when shows deviate from the primary story to focus on something like that. 24 was guilty of it but they had to fill 24 hour-long episodes so it is more understandable.