I still like season 2, but the ending comes across as if it was a commentary about Pizzaface's spite for critics. Like, it seems like he exerted a lot of editorial authority in a way, so the ending just feels out of place in its cynicism.
True Detective (TV)
I actually liked that ending. I haven't read any of the posts here yet but here are my thoughts
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honestly the only think that matters to me at the moment is that
Great season, imo. I kind of want to rewatch the first one to see how it compares now, because I thought I prioritized that one and maybe I still do, but man, this is some really good stuff. The ending, regardless, felt really tranquil and bittersweet, and I’m satisfied, even if I’m equally as sad. There’s more to ponder about but instead of doing so I spent time to reply to random condescending pms instead so whatever lol
The finale is good, but didn't nail its landing for me.
In Season 1, the case / characters/ themes blended together in a rare way. The ritualistic and occult crimes spoke to Rust's worldview, which in turn sparked off Marty, and together they reacted to grand conspiracies. It worked.
In Season 3, the case turns out to be a mostly a (thin) clothesline to hang the themes of time and domestic life onto, which varied in success episode to episode.
And in the finale, the show frankly lacked the visual gravitas and Mood necessary to match the lofty metaphysics and operatic emotion of the story's ambitions.
for instance,
All around i'd give the whole season something in the 8.5 range, it's very very good but nowhere near the highs of Season 1.
-Vader
In Season 1, the case / characters/ themes blended together in a rare way. The ritualistic and occult crimes spoke to Rust's worldview, which in turn sparked off Marty, and together they reacted to grand conspiracies. It worked.
In Season 3, the case turns out to be a mostly a (thin) clothesline to hang the themes of time and domestic life onto, which varied in success episode to episode.
And in the finale, the show frankly lacked the visual gravitas and Mood necessary to match the lofty metaphysics and operatic emotion of the story's ambitions.
for instance,
-Vader
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Sounds like season 3 didn't have the lows of season 1 either...like that stupid and underwhelming ending and the fact that people were much more interested in theories about stuff that DIDN'T end up in the show than what was actually being presented on-screen.
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I don’t know what everyone’s problem is with season one’s finale. It’s beautiful and haunting.
Rewatching a bit of season one.
Guys, who is the Marty Hart to your Rust Cohle on this forum?
Guys, who is the Marty Hart to your Rust Cohle on this forum?
