True Detective-New HBO Show

[ExistenceNow]

I don't think it's Rustin either. I think any hint that it's him, and the cops thinking it's him, is just a red herring.

Like Casey said, it's too obvious.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by LIOG4140

Thoroughly enjoyed this first episode.

Also gold star for using The Black Angels- "Young Men Dead" as the end credits music.

great at the end credits

face melting live

[MPizzle06]

Really enjoyed the premiere. But all this thought about either of the detectives being the killer is too hokey and absurd IMO.

Great acting, and though some say it's slow, I like those slow-burning shows. It'll likely ratchet up though.

[AlpineValley804]

Slow build is pretty much always better when it comes to crime dramas, especially if it's a mystery. Then things come together much more naturally with a much greater payoff. I don't know why you'd expect to be instantly gratified in a pilot. That's network television storytelling.

[Sonix Blastors]

I am digging this show. I am also looking forward to the new season of Hannibal on NBC. Both shows have that eerie vibe.

[ExistenceNow]

Originally Posted by AlpineValley804

Slow build is pretty much always better when it comes to crime dramas, especially if it's a mystery. Then things come together much more naturally with a much greater payoff. I don't know why you'd expect to be instantly gratified in a pilot. That's network television storytelling.

[maxpower00044]

This show is awesome. I feel this might turn out to be one of HBO's best shows!

"Able to sleep."

"I don't sleep; I dream."

:death stare:

The car scenes are priceless. Hope it's a regular thing.

[sheldonlevene]

Really enjoyed the pilot. Great characterization for just the first episode.

[TheLastStop123]

I honestly don't think I've ever been so captivated watching a pilot for a show before. That's no exaggeration either.

[dre2142]

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

just rewatched it cause it was that good

I'm about to talk about what happened in the episode and my thoughts on a few things, so if you haven't watched it yet, you may want to skip this part

there seem to be a lot of hints (camera angles, minute details) that really point to Rustin (mcconaughey) being the killer:

1. When matt and woody are driving, they cut to a billboard of a woman that was murdered and the caption says "who killed me?" and then they pan right back to Rustin.
2. When Rustin is looking over the crime scene of the girl with the antlers, they cut to woody and an entire team of police officers heading towards Rustin....all the while Rustin seems to be almost "admiring" the work (his work?)
3. After the press conference announcing the murder, the audio sort of carries over to the next scene and you hear "this man will be brought to Louisiana justice", and they show Rustin, and then they show the prison that they are about to visit....almost as if inferring that he'll be the one to serve the time.
4. When they are talking to a citizen in the same town where the little girl (marie) went missing, the citizen looks strangely at Rustin, and he sort of walks behind woody and then turns sideways...almost as if the citizen recognized him, or Rustin was acting weird around him. (this is brilliant execution by the director and mcconaughey, it's so small, yet detailed, the way he moves behind woody and then turns sideways away from him)
5. Rustin is either a really great detective, or he's the killer....he knew Dora was a prostitute, he referenced the antlers as being a "crown", and the coroner said the same thing. He corrects woody when he says "this guy seems to have made this really personal", and says that it's completely not personal at all, and that this definitely isn't his first kill.
6. When he shows up drunk at woody's house, it's almost as like he could be depressed because the trail on him is getting really hot, and he wanted a way to take out his emotions.
6. The final shot when the questioners want information and he says "you better start asking the right fuckin questions", and then of course how long the camera stays with Rustin


I could be completely grasping at straws here, or maybe there is some merit to what I said. In all honesty, I'd prefer if he isn't the killer.

Did anyone notice the repeated occurrence of the cross and christianity and then satanism? and even though Rustin claims to be anti-christian, he wears a cross. Just seems a little odd.

I'm really intrigued to see what sort of falling out Woody and Rustin had. Can't wait for the next episodes!

http://www.uproxx.com/tv/2014/01/you...tective-wrong/

Originally Posted by TheLastStop123

I honestly don't think I've ever been so captivated watching a pilot for a show before. That's no exaggeration either.

agreed.

So this show/season is 8 episodes....next season is a new storyline with new leading actors, correct?

[berman1125]

I really liked the first ep as well

[sheldonlevene]

Rustin's comment on his off days was so awesome.

[CHUCKYRAY]

Tonights episode was very slow. Did get a whole lotta backstory about both detectives, though.

[hailtopitt]

2nd episode was even better, characters are really starting to develop

[TheLastStop123]

Originally Posted by dre2142

http://www.uproxx.com/tv/2014/01/you...tective-wrong/




agreed.

So this show/season is 8 episodes....next season is a new storyline with new leading actors, correct?

Thanks for posting that! Awesome and I definitely agree with what that writer is saying.

And yes that's correct. New story/actors each season. If this season goes how I think it can, it will be very tough to top this first season. Harrelson and mccaughoney are just that good together.

Definitely thought tonight's episode was a little slower but still very good. I always have to go back and rewatch it because I can't understand what they are saying and I pick up on a lot of stuff I missed the first time.

[Ascf33]

So that was a nice set of canz.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by Ascf33

So that was a nice set of canz.

yea the chick woody has on the side is smokin'

[hbktonyb]

This show is awesome. Watched both this weekend. I'm instantly hooked and can't wait to see where they take it.

This will only be an 8 episode mini-series, correct? No season 2? Disappointing because these characters are great.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by hbktonyb

This show is awesome. Watched both this weekend. I'm instantly hooked and can't wait to see where they take it.

This will only be an 8 episode mini-series, correct? No season 2? Disappointing because these characters are great.

there will be a season 2 but with a completely different cast and new story line

[hbktonyb]

Originally Posted by hailtopitt

there will be a season 2 but with a completely different cast and new story line

Ahh, gotcha So they are kinda taking the American Horror Story route, only using a different cast. I was wondering because I noticed that Woody and MM are executive producers of the show...wonder if they will be for Season 2 as well.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by hbktonyb

Ahh, gotcha So they are kinda taking the American Horror Story route, only using a different cast. I was wondering because I noticed that Woody and MM are executive producers of the show...wonder if they will be for Season 2 as well.

that's a good question, if season 1 is a success (and looks like it will be), i don't see why they wouldn't stay on as exec. producers...and easy buck if you ask me on top of all the artistic gratification they may get out of it

[hbktonyb]

Woody is banging a hot piece on the side...his storyline got a lot more interesting in episode 2.

[hailtopitt]

agreed

the only character i'm not too fond of so far is the police chief. maybe it's just his acting or maybe it's the character too, i'm not sure but he seems to slow down scenes when he's in them. mcconaughey & woody should never be 2nd or 3rd fiddle in a scene in this show

[jrod41]

that ho woody has on the side is bangin. don't blame woody one bit.

[MPizzle06]

Great second episode. Love the slow burn

[sheldonlevene]

Still haven't watched this week. Doesn't shock me that Harrleson is seeing that broad on the side, they hinted at that pretty heavily in ep. 1.

[rconverse]

Kind of an understatement. No reason that girl would have needed to give deposition copies to Woddy and him only. I'd imagine police don't mess with depositions anyways. That's stuff between attorneys.

[Arby]

I dont want to backread in fear of spoilers, but what are your guys' thoughts on this show? Ive heard good things, but I know next to nothing about it. Im thinking about starting it and getting in on a show from the start for once. Any good?

[jrod41]

Originally Posted by Arby

I dont want to backread in fear of spoilers, but what are your guys' thoughts on this show? Ive heard good things, but I know next to nothing about it. Im thinking about starting it and getting in on a show from the start for once. Any good?

it's pretty good so far. it's pretty slow, but mcconaughey and woody are great together, and it's still keeping me very intrigued to see where it's going.

[hailtopitt]

Originally Posted by Arby

I dont want to backread in fear of spoilers, but what are your guys' thoughts on this show? Ive heard good things, but I know next to nothing about it. Im thinking about starting it and getting in on a show from the start for once. Any good?

i highly recommend it. the story is interesting, the characters are intriguing and the acting is suberb. it's also not much of a time committment, it's only 8 episodes per season and they will reset the cast and story for season 2 (and each season thereafter)