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Post by oldcajun123 on Jan 15, 2019 11:26:48 GMT -5
True detective had a stirring opening with first series, second series failed miserably, now the third series has much promise, main actor is the lead in Greeen Book which is highly touted. I watched 2 episodes last night and IMHO it will be a class series.  |
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Post by Wolfman on Jan 15, 2019 11:40:13 GMT -5
I loved season 1, it was great. I think season 2 had such high expectations after 1, it would be impossible for it not to be panned. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it.
I haven’t started season 3 yet, but am looking forward to it.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 15, 2019 11:45:04 GMT -5
I loved season 1 and never caught any of season 2. I guess I have some catching up to do.
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Post by sperrytops on Jan 15, 2019 18:59:24 GMT -5
I am a big fan of season 1, also thought season 2 wasn't bad, just not of the season 1 calibre. Season 3 began beautifully. Looking forward to this.
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 15, 2019 20:13:03 GMT -5
Was no one else a little put off by the end of season 1? It seemed like a bit of a letdown to me. I honestly can't even remember why now.
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Post by gav on Jan 16, 2019 20:32:25 GMT -5
The end of Season 1 was a great finale to probably the best show of the entire year. Aside from 1 episode of season 2 it was a complete flop. Looking forward to season 2. Anyone know that the subtheme to season 1 was from the Cthulhu mythos about the Yellow king (referencing the post about Cthulhu Mythos here).
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Post by glassjapan on Jan 17, 2019 19:55:08 GMT -5
Season one was a classic for me. I'm one of the few that thoroughly enjoyed season two. Especially the second time around watching. The first couple episodes I wondered if there was anybody to like. By the end I found myself caring for all of them. Rachel MacAdams and Vince Vaughn were both in roles pretty far away from their regular thing. Vince was especially trashed in reviews but I thought he did great. Really looking forward to season three!
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Post by roadsdiverged on Jan 17, 2019 20:40:11 GMT -5
I just caught the first 2 episodes of season 3, I'll be watching this to the end.
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Post by jackdiamond on Jan 18, 2019 21:33:48 GMT -5
The end of Season 1 was a great finale to probably the best show of the entire year. Aside from 1 episode of season 2 it was a complete flop. Looking forward to season 2. Anyone know that the subtheme to season 1 was from the Cthulhu mythos about the Yellow king (referencing the post about Cthulhu Mythos here). The Yellow King was actually from an earlier book by Robert Chambers. It was aptly titled *The King in Yellow.* Just finished reading it. I think a lot of that stuff later worked its way into Lovecraft, though. I had no idea that stuff featured in True Detective. I'll have to rewatch it. |
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Post by gav on Jan 18, 2019 22:42:48 GMT -5
They continually refer to Carcosa and the Yellow King from Ambrose Bierce and Robert W. Chambers works who are all part of the genre of the Cthulhu mythos. Basically the sign of Hastur.Dunno if this is continued in season 3(yet).
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 17, 2019 21:09:34 GMT -5
I had to sift through countless pages of threads to find this post...
This season has really got ahold of me. I've watched all of the episodes 2-3 times each now, except for tonight's. I'll catch it again in another hour.
It's a strange series. At times I find myself bored while watching it, but I dont want to stop watching. If that makes any sense...
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Post by sperrytops on Feb 18, 2019 12:25:08 GMT -5
Just watched Episode 7. I have no idea how they can wrap the story in just one more episode.
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Post by roadsdiverged on Feb 18, 2019 14:23:37 GMT -5
I was thinking the same thing
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Post by gav on Mar 3, 2019 20:58:30 GMT -5
finished season 3. I kept watching thinking something was going to eventually happen. nothing did. Disappointing.
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Post by Legend Lover on Mar 4, 2019 6:49:16 GMT -5
finished season 3. I kept watching thinking something was going to eventually happen. nothing did. Disappointing. It sucks when that happens. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Mar 4, 2019 10:06:36 GMT -5
It was drawn wayyyyyyy out, could of had just 4 episodes, never heard about the Chicken man as a suspect till almost the end. Good material, Dorf really shined but left you unsatisfied.
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 4, 2019 15:03:22 GMT -5
Ya, don't know exactly what happened. Last episode seemed artificial in order to close off the season. Did read on the internet they are contemplating a season 4 to pick up on the child predator theme. I think the writers got half way through the season, didn't want to do a rewrite and so came up with this ending.
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Post by gav on Mar 4, 2019 19:44:05 GMT -5
The only theory I found interesting was that the whole thing was in Purple Hazes dementia laden mind and that he was still in the vietnamese jungle (last scene). Otherwise it's just a domestic drama. I thought it was going to get interesting when they referenced season 1 with the sign of Hastur all over the place.
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Post by Mac on Mar 4, 2019 20:14:02 GMT -5
I liked Season 1 the most, S-2 next, and this last one third. Still all worth watching.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 7, 2019 12:34:03 GMT -5
I love all three. Incredible acting- Even loved Collin in season two and I hate that guy.
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 7, 2019 13:32:00 GMT -5
They started something in Season 3 with the lady interviewing Purple and never finished it. I'm hoping it rolls into Season 4. Did like Season 3 despite the weird ending.
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Post by Baboo on Mar 7, 2019 13:51:07 GMT -5
I liked the ending... instead of the sinister forgone conclusion we thought all along would be resolved darkly, a bittersweet unexpected fork in the road gave way to a glimps of sunshine. One moral of the saga illuminates the fact that belief in the worst can be the most blinding and slippery of slopes.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 7, 2019 14:24:43 GMT -5
The end of Season 1 was a great finale to probably the best show of the entire year. Aside from 1 episode of season 2 it was a complete flop. Looking forward to season 2. Anyone know that the subtheme to season 1 was from the Cthulhu mythos about the Yellow king (referencing the post about Cthulhu Mythos here). The Yellow King was actually from an earlier book by Robert Chambers. It was aptly titled *The King in Yellow.* Just finished reading it. I think a lot of that stuff later worked its way into Lovecraft, though. I had no idea that stuff featured in True Detective. I'll have to rewatch it.
I mentioned how I tied that book into a D&D game. I even painted a portrait of The King In Yellow back when I was reading it. SOmething about it all really creeped me out and left an impression. I had planned on doing a concept metal album for fun based on Carcosa. You can imagine how mad I was when I watched season 1 and realized it was too late because every toolbag in the world would probably be doing the same thing. hahahaha
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 9, 2019 19:51:27 GMT -5
I liked the ending... instead of the sinister forgone conclusion we thought all along would be resolved darkly, a bittersweet unexpected fork in the road gave way to a glimps of sunshine. One moral of the saga illuminates the fact that belief in the worst can be the most blinding and slippery of slopes. You actually make a good point, Baboo. It's not your standard gloom and doom ending. |
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 9, 2019 19:52:29 GMT -5
The Yellow King was actually from an earlier book by Robert Chambers. It was aptly titled *The King in Yellow.* Just finished reading it. I think a lot of that stuff later worked its way into Lovecraft, though. I had no idea that stuff featured in True Detective. I'll have to rewatch it.
I mentioned how I tied that book into a D&D game. I even painted a portrait of The King In Yellow back when I was reading it. SOmething about it all really creeped me out and left an impression. I had planned on doing a concept metal album for fun based on Carcosa. You can imagine how mad I was when I watched season 1 and realized it was too late because every toolbag in the world would probably be doing the same thing. hahahaha
Did you paint that portrait on your bedroom wall? Something pleasant to go to sleep by. |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Mar 9, 2019 20:08:21 GMT -5
I mentioned how I tied that book into a D&D game. I even painted a portrait of The King In Yellow back when I was reading it. SOmething about it all really creeped me out and left an impression. I had planned on doing a concept metal album for fun based on Carcosa. You can imagine how mad I was when I watched season 1 and realized it was too late because every toolbag in the world would probably be doing the same thing. hahahaha
Did you paint that portrait on your bedroom wall? Something pleasant to go to sleep by. Ha! Landlord would love that.
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Post by pappyjoe on Mar 10, 2019 8:52:10 GMT -5
The only theory I found interesting was that the whole thing was in Purple Hazes dementia laden mind and that he was still in the vietnamese jungle (last scene). Otherwise it's just a domestic drama. I thought it was going to get interesting when they referenced season 1 with the sign of Hastur all over the place. His mind was still in the jungle. That's where the dementia took him. |
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Post by sperrytops on Mar 10, 2019 13:25:10 GMT -5
The only theory I found interesting was that the whole thing was in Purple Hazes dementia laden mind and that he was still in the vietnamese jungle (last scene). Otherwise it's just a domestic drama. I thought it was going to get interesting when they referenced season 1 with the sign of Hastur all over the place. His mind was still in the jungle. That's where the dementia took him. The fact that we're talking about the ending like this is an indication that its was well received. |
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Post by roadsdiverged on Mar 10, 2019 20:25:53 GMT -5
I liked the ending... instead of the sinister forgone conclusion we thought all along would be resolved darkly, a bittersweet unexpected fork in the road gave way to a glimps of sunshine. One moral of the saga illuminates the fact that belief in the worst can be the most blinding and slippery of slopes. I agree 100%. I finally caught the last 2 episodes today and I liked the way it ended. Sometimes the series seemed drawn out, but looking back, I enjoyed it. |
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Post by gav on Mar 11, 2019 22:30:26 GMT -5
I would not say season 3 was bad but I also would not recommend it to anyone. It is more of a comparison between season 1 which is one of the best shows of the past 10 years so it might be a bit unfair to compare the 2.
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