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True Detective Season 2

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CliffyByro
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So fucking pumped for this. what do people think? reckon it'll live up to the original? also once it's out this thread can be for discussion

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/765985/True-Detective--Tease--HBO-
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Apr 9 2015 5:03PM
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Wheaty214
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Season 1 was fucking brilliant. I don't know how they're going to surpass it, but if they do, I'll be one happy camper.
Apr 9 2015 5:04PM
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bfulmer
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It might be weird with Vince Vaughn but I've got my hopes
Apr 9 2015 5:16PM
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CliffyByro
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bfulmerIt might be weird with Vince Vaughn but I've got my hopes


Yeah hopefully he can pull off serious. I have seen a lot of comic actors do serious stuff well though so here's hoping
Apr 9 2015 6:40PM
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theBearJew
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That didnt show much but it looks good. I will watch.
Apr 9 2015 7:04PM
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CliffyByro
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theBearJewThat didnt show much but it looks good. I will watch.


yeah it's just a teaser. there'll be a more comprehensive one soon i'm sure.

maybe not though, it's so hyped they could rake in the viewers without any trailer at all
Apr 9 2015 7:06PM
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theBearJew
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CliffyByroyeah it's just a teaser. there'll be a more comprehensive one soon i'm sure.

maybe not though, it's so hyped they could rake in the viewers without any trailer at all


Idk I know alot of people who dont know about the show or never took the time to watch.
Apr 9 2015 7:07PM
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.Hugo.
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bfulmerIt might be weird with Vince Vaughn but I've got my hopes


I thought the same thing with mcconoughy for season 1 and that worked out well. Im gonna do my best to not compare it to the first season though because idk how they can match or surpass how good it was.
Apr 9 2015 7:09PM
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daannnnieel
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theBearJewIdk I know alot of people who dont know about the show or never took the time to watch.


this

but you have to remember they were super fucking long episodes and the beginning of it did drag its self out for a bit too. Overall it was probably one of the better shows to air, ever.
Apr 9 2015 7:16PM
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CliffyByro
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theBearJewIdk I know alot of people who dont know about the show or never took the time to watch.


out of everyone who did watch it though, how many have said they didn't like it?

i don't know a single person who didn't enjoy it, and 99.9% of them will want to watch this too purely based on their enjoyment of the last one
Apr 9 2015 7:22PM
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theBearJew
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CliffyByroout of everyone who did watch it though, how many have said they didn't like it?

i don't know a single person who didn't enjoy it, and 99.9% of them will want to watch this too purely based on their enjoyment of the last one


This is true. But I had to tell almost everyone to "just keep watching, it picks up. I promise" so I wouldn't be surprised if some people never finished it.
Apr 9 2015 7:32PM
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Wheaty214
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The first season did built up slowly, and then the last two episodes were just a huge "HOLY FUCK THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON". I'm hoping for that type of intensity in the second season. If it's anything like the first season, it won't be disappointing.
Apr 9 2015 10:57PM
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Chewy.
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CliffyByroYeah hopefully he can pull off serious. I have seen a lot of comic actors do serious stuff well though so here's hoping


I thought Woody and McConaughey would be weird together and it was incredible.
Apr 9 2015 11:05PM
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johnnyBuz
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i don't see how it could be better than season 1. season 1 was the best 8 hours of television i have ever seen. still looking forward to season 2 though. i think vince vaughn can pull off drama with the right writing/direction and colin farrell was in some good movies earlier in his career (minority report, the recruit).
Apr 10 2015 12:42PM
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no_steeze
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Ugh Colin Farrell with a mustache wearing a loose bolo...

I don't know. I have a tremendous amount of faith in the show and I'm going into it with an open mind, but I have literally never seen Colin Farrell do anything worth watching, and I unfortunately saw some of his trademark furrowed brow retard face in that trailer, but we'll see. I think Vince Vaughn is capable of some good stuff, but it's a questionable role for both of them which could lead to issues. Who knows, I'm sure it will be great since it's such a well thought out show and has a big reputation to live up to, but I'm concerned about the actors as well as the worn off novelty of the show's gritty feel
Apr 10 2015 12:56PM
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CliffyByro
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no_steezeI have literally never seen Colin Farrell do anything worth watching


are you telling me you've never seen In Bruges???
Apr 10 2015 4:47PM
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CluckaChuck
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no_steezeUgh Colin Farrell with a mustache wearing a loose bolo...

I don't know. I have a tremendous amount of faith in the show and I'm going into it with an open mind, but I have literally never seen Colin Farrell do anything worth watching, and I unfortunately saw some of his trademark furrowed brow retard face in that trailer, but we'll see. I think Vince Vaughn is capable of some good stuff, but it's a questionable role for both of them which could lead to issues. Who knows, I'm sure it will be great since it's such a well thought out show and has a big reputation to live up to, but I'm concerned about the actors as well as the worn off novelty of the show's gritty feel


This
Apr 10 2015 4:53PM
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CliffyByro
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new trailer yeeeeee

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/770731/True-Detective-Season-2--Trailer--HBO-
May 15 2015 9:05AM
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no_steeze
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CliffyByronew trailer yeeeeee

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/770731/True-Detective-Season-2--Trailer--HBO-


They're really relying on the past season's reputation. That trailer didn't really show anything, it just played dramatic music to get you amped up for when it said TRUE DETECTIVE at the end
May 15 2015 10:01AM
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Daph
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Taylor Kitsch is awesome, stoked to see him getting some cool roles. I'm fucking pumped for this
May 15 2015 10:16AM
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CameraWiz
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One of my close friends worked on TD Season 2. He says it's going to be outstanding.
May 15 2015 11:13AM
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I think it will have a different flavor compared to season 1 but I'm really pumped for this. I love how Nic Pizollatto has made it an anthology series so you see different lights and aspects of different "true detectives" around the nation, not just the same show continuing on. I trust the writers, actors, and directors can make Vaughn and Ferrel suck you in to the story just like McConaughey and Woody did.
May 15 2015 5:31PM
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So who's going to be watching tonight?
Jun 21 2015 8:52PM
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Chewy.
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So what just happened?
Jun 22 2015 12:35AM
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Chewy.So what just happened?


I don't even think there was a plot until the very last scene.
Jun 22 2015 8:13AM
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.Hugo.
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Haha i thought the same thing. It kinda seemed like a middle of the season episode. I felt like i was missing so much information and had no idea what was going on for most of the episode
Jun 22 2015 8:18AM
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Static
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Part of what made the first season so awesome was the backdrop, this season seems flat and generic. and Vince Vaughn, man, I wanted to see him do well but I don't think he can do dramatic roles; maybe he'll settle into his character in later episodes.
Jun 22 2015 8:41AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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.Hugo.Haha i thought the same thing. It kinda seemed like a middle of the season episode. I felt like i was missing so much information and had no idea what was going on for most of the episode


man, i'm so glad to read this this morning. i was watching it late last night and half ass dozing off. the entire time I'm sitting there thinking to myself wtf is going on here? how in the fuck do all of these different people come together. glad it wasn't just me. hopefully it picks up with episode 2.
Jun 22 2015 8:52AM
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StaticPart of what made the first season so awesome was the backdrop, this season seems flat and generic. and Vince Vaughn, man, I wanted to see him do well but I don't think he can do dramatic roles; maybe he'll settle into his character in later episodes.


I don't think he was bad at all, I just expect him to crack a joke every time he pauses.
Jun 22 2015 8:55AM
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CliffyByro
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Barefootin_Fiendman, i'm so glad to read this this morning. i was watching it late last night and half ass dozing off. the entire time I'm sitting there thinking to myself wtf is going on here? how in the fuck do all of these different people come together. glad it wasn't just me. hopefully it picks up with episode 2.


not watched the episode yet but if you remember, the first season was kinda slow to start too, so i wouldn't discount it just yet!
Jun 22 2015 9:31AM
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.Hugo.It kinda seemed like a middle of the season episode. I felt like i was missing so much information and had no idea what was going on for most of the episode


100% this. It felt like you just dived right into episode 4 of the season or something.
Jun 22 2015 10:34AM
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Chewy.
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CirilloI don't even think there was a plot until the very last scene.


I guess the last session was similar. I was kind of confused at first. But then it came together.

Also, a weird episode to watch with my mom.

Were they talking about anal when they left the bedroom?
Jun 22 2015 11:12AM
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Barefootin_Fiend
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CliffyByronot watched the episode yet but if you remember, the first season was kinda slow to start too, so i wouldn't discount it just yet!


i'm totally not writing it off yet. I just didn't know what the fuck was going on the entire first episode. It was obviously really slow which made it hard to watch late at night.
Jun 22 2015 11:17AM
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Barefootin_FiendIt was obviously really slow which made it hard to watch late at night.


I thought it was WAY TOO fast, and the writers / director didn't give nearly anytime for character development. I felt like they were expecting people to ride the hype coat-tails of season 1 and just hop right into it which was stupid. Really hoping HBO didn't just absolutely fuck one of the best shows on tv.
Jun 22 2015 11:27AM
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while i was really confused while watching it i now think i understand the point of the episode. it was just creating a backstory for the personalities of the characters as well as showing how intricate the connection that each character had to the dead guy (it was casper for those of you who didn't read the ID in the wallet)
Jun 22 2015 12:31PM
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the writing is so good...super subtle which I really like.

This season is gonna prime...not more rust tho :(
Jun 22 2015 7:43PM
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CliffyByro
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can someone find a torrent link for me? the site i usually use is down. blu ray definition as far as possible pleeeease :)
Jun 22 2015 7:52PM
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Kreech
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I thought that episode wasn't quite as compelling as episode 1 of last season, but it still has the potential to be pretty damn cool. I'll have to wait it out for the next few episodes before I can decide.
Jun 23 2015 12:37PM
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BenWhit
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Admittedly, I am already lost. I thought the episode was great, not necessarily as captivating as the season before, but great in its own right. Last season, we were introduced to the dynamic between Marty and Rust basically from the get-go, while we're waiting to see how things develop between the characters that aren't immediately interconnected. I was actually mildly impressed with Vince Vaughn in a serious role. I thought he was great.

Rachel McAdams with no make-up, short hair, and a tight bum is an absolute smokebomb, much to my delight.
Jun 23 2015 4:45PM
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Chewy.
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Not normally into short hair, but she pulls it off well.



Anyone know if they're only doing 8 episodes again?
Jun 23 2015 4:47PM
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ANDR01D
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BenWhitAdmittedly, I am already lost. I thought the episode was great, not necessarily as captivating as the season before, but great in its own right. Last season, we were introduced to the dynamic between Marty and Rust basically from the get-go, while we're waiting to see how things develop between the characters that aren't immediately interconnected. I was actually mildly impressed with Vince Vaughn in a serious role. I thought he was great.

Rachel McAdams with no make-up, short hair, and a tight bum is an absolute smokebomb, much to my delight.


Pretty much my exact thoughts, but I was more excited about the no-bra look.
Jun 23 2015 4:59PM
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CliffyByro
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Chewy.Also, a weird episode to watch with my mom.

Were they talking about anal when they left the bedroom?


hahaha i think they were. something definitely got the guy shaken anyway, and with all the knives and other shit going on with her i reckon she's pretty hardcore haha

BenWhitAdmittedly, I am already lost. I thought the episode was great, not necessarily as captivating as the season before, but great in its own right. Last season, we were introduced to the dynamic between Marty and Rust basically from the get-go, while we're waiting to see how things develop between the characters that aren't immediately interconnected. I was actually mildly impressed with Vince Vaughn in a serious role. I thought he was great.

Rachel McAdams with no make-up, short hair, and a tight bum is an absolute smokebomb, much to my delight.


i'm gonna need to watch it through again, just to bring everything together. i thought it was a good start overall though, i didn't really find it too slow or too fast. different to last season but i liked the way it didn't tie them all together straight away.

the way the all looked at each other in slow motion with the circular camera made me want to punch myself though.
Jun 23 2015 7:48PM
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CliffyByroi'm gonna need to watch it through again, just to bring everything together. i thought it was a good start overall though, i didn't really find it too slow or too fast. different to last season but i liked the way it didn't tie them all together straight away.

the way the all looked at each other in slow motion with the circular camera made me want to punch myself though.


I had no problem with the pacing. It's the first episode so I'll refrain cynicism with regards to the pace.

I just feel it's missing the cinematography and backdrop of the previous season, which, in my opinion, is what made season 1 so brilliant.
Jun 23 2015 8:01PM
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BenWhit
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It's on HBO right now so I'm giving it a re-watch. Some things I didn't pick up on...

Colin Farrell's character (I still don't know names yet) 100% killed the man who raped his wife.

I did not pick up on Casper, Vinci's city manner, being the dead guy either.
Jun 23 2015 9:17PM
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BenWhitIt's on HBO right now so I'm giving it a re-watch. Some things I didn't pick up on...

Colin Farrell's character (I still don't know names yet) 100% killed the man who raped his wife.

I did not pick up on Casper, Vinci's city manner, being the dead guy either.


Is the girl the Taylor Kitsch character seeing the one who was presumed missing?
Jun 23 2015 9:24PM
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CliffyByro
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BenWhitColin Farrell's character (I still don't know names yet) 100% killed the man who raped his wife.


Yeah when the lawyer asks him about it and he zones out, then the flashback where Vince Vaughn gives him details of the guy you realise he definitely dealt with is himself.

.MASSHOLE.Is the girl the Taylor Kitsch character seeing the one who was presumed missing?


Nah I don't think so, they do look similar but I'm 99% sure its just a coincidence
Jun 23 2015 9:49PM
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Chewy.
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Gonna rewatch it before Sunday.


But how cool was it when Colin when ape shit on that kids dad?
Jun 23 2015 11:47PM
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Chewy.
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The creator must really think booze is not good.
Jun 23 2015 11:49PM
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BenWhit
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.MASSHOLE.Is the girl the Taylor Kitsch character seeing the one who was presumed missing?


Yes, i think so. I'm sure it will all somehow come together, I don't see how that story-line is even relevant yet. It just seems like they were trying to draw a connection between Ani & Paul.
Jun 24 2015 9:22AM
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CliffyByro
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Chewy.Gonna rewatch it before Sunday.


But how cool was it when Colin when ape shit on that kids dad?


"if you ever bully someone again i'll buttfuck your dad with your mom's headless corpse right here on your lawn"

or words to that effect
Jun 24 2015 10:28AM
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BenWhitColin Farrell's character


I don't think I'm going to look at him as anything besides Colin Farrell.
Jun 24 2015 12:03PM
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