True Detective [HBO] [ Spoilers ]

Dermighty · 17-02-2014 5:58pm

I love this show

titan18 · 17-02-2014 7:34pm

Fantastic again, the wait is horrible each week. I'd say the last week before the season finale is going to be painful

Alfred Borden · 17-02-2014 8:54pm

Meant to watch this from the very start and forgot about it. Heard nothing but good about it so gonna start watching it tomorrow

HazDanz · 17-02-2014 9:05pm

Raf32 wrote: »

Meant to watch this from the very start and forgot about it. Heard nothing but good about it so gonna start watching it tomorrow

It'll keep pre bayern nerves at bay

Excellent show.

Alfred Borden · 17-02-2014 9:09pm

HazDanz wrote: »

It'll keep pre bayern nerves at bay Excellent show.

Need something to keep me calm and occupied until then so hopefully this will do the trick!

FootShooter · 17-02-2014 10:55pm

I'm guessing this show is going to get even darker quite fast. Wouldn't surprise me if Hart's oldest daughter, Audrey, has been part of the cult and has met The Yellow King. That would explain her acting out, the drawings, and her peculiar way of playing with dolls. The cult seems to be led by "big people", so rich powerful men. Perhaps Hart's father in law is a member or a leader of the cult?

Speaking of black stars, this is from inside the school:

http://i.imgur.com/CoOVKZ5.jpg

Grimebox · 17-02-2014 11:17pm

Marty really has a thing about mowing his lawn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DN4jqynmLs

Emperor1989 · 17-02-2014 11:44pm

That was one hell of an episode. The music and filming really creates tension even in the most boring of shots. The fact that the show continues to show the up and down nature of the realsionships Rust and Marty have within their private lives as the story moves is very welcome and creates a far more complex and dimensional characters.

I thought the most interesting part was

Guy character who has been arrested on the double homicide. He states that "big people" are involved? which would tie in with the thought that this was not a lone deranged killer but of a cult like organisation. Wasn't there a few lines about the prostitute camp in the woods was also frequented by "big people" or "powerful people"? if I remember correctly.

Who knows where this story will lead? Rust getting done for it? Rust cracking the case and nailing the real killer? somehow I feel those this will not happily and the end could leave more questions than it answers.

Dont be at yourself · 17-02-2014 11:54pm

Rust also alluded to the special task force being in on a cover-up/conspiracy. Wasnt that set up as the behest of the governor?

IvaBigWun · 18-02-2014 12:18am

Great episode with palpable tension.

Re: Rust and the building he was in at the end. Where was it and what led him there?

the_monkey · 18-02-2014 12:21am

xXDarkstarXx wrote: »

Haha I meant so that I would be able to watch it as soon as I come home. Normally takes 5 mins! Cutting corners and the likes :pac:

5 mins for a 720p download ?

Anyway, not since Breaking Bad have I seen such a good episode of TV.

Amazing show, can't believe only 3 episodes left ..

ixoy · 18-02-2014 12:33am

Excellent episode again - the production values are outstanding. I mean how many other shows make a bundle of sticks scary?!

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Eod100 · 18-02-2014 12:53am

ixoy wrote: »

Excellent episode again - the production values are outstanding. I mean how many other shows make a bundle of sticks scary?!

Spolier:

Probably reading too much into it, but anyone think the men Rust makes out of his beer cans remind them of this? Could be nothing tho..

cableguy.ie · 18-02-2014 1:04am

IvaBigWun wrote: »

Great episode with palpable tension.

Re: Rust and the building he was in at the end. Where was it and what led him there?

I am 90% sure it was the school from episode three, they spoke to a guy driving a lawnmower outside it

Excellent program.

Grimebox · 18-02-2014 1:07am

Dont be at yourself wrote: »

Rust also alluded to the special task force being in on a cover-up/conspiracy. Wasnt that set up as the behest of the governor?

There is a reference to Tuttle (the minister guy who Cohle disrespected) in the latest episode. Marty is asked about him and replies in a snarky fashion. I think this implies that Cohle will go onto to pin this on Tuttle.

I'm confused about all the references to time that Rust is making. Its the same thing that Ledoux was talking about before he died

Grimebox · 18-02-2014 1:09am

IvaBigWun wrote: »

Great episode with palpable tension.

Re: Rust and the building he was in at the end. Where was it and what led him there?

The school. I think Rust went there simply because he was passing by that same sign about the missing girl and decided to have a look on a hunch.

kearneybobs · 18-02-2014 2:40am

I assume that Rust had gone undercover again (obviously unofficially) since he left the force? That's got to explain his whereabouts.

Going into the school for the second time he realised that the killer is still out there. Marty could probably be privy to that info too if so.

Just a thought.
EDIT:
In case you missed it earlier I posted a story from iO9 discussing the book The King in Yellow. Fascinating considering the stuff in the latest episode.

http://io9.com/the-one-literary-reference-you-must-know-to-appreciate-1523076497

Here's the latest recap.
http://io9.com/true-detective-takes-us-to-the-void-at-the-center-of-me-1524756707
Very interesting read.

CastorTroy · 18-02-2014 2:53am

Another great episode. Unfortunate there's only 3 left but at least we know it'll be wrapping things up and won't be dragging things out.

If the suggestion above about Rust being undercover isn't true, I can see him and Marty teaming up later on anyway

Had to laugh when I read on another board (Walking Dead spoiler)

you know Marty has it bad when Lizzie, the crazy girl from Walking Dead is his GOOD daughter.

D.Q · 18-02-2014 3:48am

fuuuuuucking hell. this show is too good.

SherlockWatson · 18-02-2014 7:11am

Noticed one of the interviewers winking at rust during the interview.

Could be nothing.

Anachrony · 18-02-2014 8:37am

I downloaded the King in Yellow on my Kindle. Hope I can finish it before the season ends. It was free, I guess because of the age it's public domain. It's a weird little book so far. It's funny reading their predictions for the 1920s, 25 years in the author's future. He may have been a bit off on one or two minor details.

Miprocin · 18-02-2014 11:02am

Anachrony wrote: »

I downloaded the King in Yellow on my Kindle. Hope I can finish it before the season ends. It was free, I guess because of the age it's public domain. It's a weird little book so far. It's funny reading their predictions for the 1920s, 25 years in the author's future. He may have been a bit off on one or two minor details.

I think it's the protagonist in that particular story who is a little off.

Shane St. · 18-02-2014 11:05am

Have heard excellent things about this. Going to give it a look

channelsurfer2 · 18-02-2014 11:13am

delete

googled eyes · 18-02-2014 1:12pm

Ah man. This show is amazing.

On one hand I wish there was more than the 8 episodes, on the other its just perfect to keep you wanting more next season.

Mardy Bum · 18-02-2014 1:29pm

googled eyes wrote: »

Ah man. This show is amazing.

On one hand I wish there was more than the 8 episodes, on the other its just perfect to keep you wanting more next season.

It will be a different storyline next year with different actors.

Eod100 · 18-02-2014 2:02pm

Episode 6 preview in case anyone's interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZ3dOCH5Vg

Will be interesting to see where the show goes from here.

Looks like at the moment it could go either way in terms of it being either a crime series or supernatural series or some combination of both.

googled eyes · 18-02-2014 2:07pm

Mardy Bum wrote: »

It will be a different storyline next year with different actors.

I realise that but I would stlll look forward to it

HazDanz · 18-02-2014 2:25pm

Post this just in case people don't know it exists.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7eTYUD0S7E

Leftist · 18-02-2014 2:34pm

what compelled rust to go back to the school? was it clear?

also..

Grimebox · 18-02-2014 3:29pm

Leftist wrote: »

what compelled rust to go back to the school? was it clear?

also..

Rust also notices a ton of missing person reports were allegedly made in error in the latest episode

Leftist · 18-02-2014 3:46pm

Grimebox wrote: »

Rust also notices a ton of missing person reports were allegedly made in error in the latest episode

surely linking these persons to the building...

otherwise i still don't get why he went there.

Boom another thing:

:eek:

ixoy · 18-02-2014 6:53pm

That io9 recap, linked above, is indeed interesting. Lots of subtle things that I'm missing out that were intentional, such as this scene when Rust is driving:

The yellow crown (of the Yellow King?) is hovering over his head.
Also note that LeDoux had an almost Ctuhulu-like appearance at the end of episode 3 and yet the tattoo of the black stars was missing from his back in this episode.

johnmcdnl · 18-02-2014 7:17pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Episode 6 preview in case anyone's interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSZ3dOCH5Vg

Will be interesting to see where the show goes from here.
Looks like at the moment it could go either way in terms of it being either a crime series or supernatural series or some combination of both.

Really hope it doesn't turn into a supernatural show in any way.

Though episode 4 was brilliant but 5 has made it look like a mid season plot filler already. If it continues improving like this I'm going to have to go back to imdb to receive rate almost every show I've ever rated so the 9-10/10 I'd give True Dectective actually emphasises how good it is.

HazDanz · 18-02-2014 7:21pm

"Good to see you commit to something" - Brilliant line in that episode.

longshotvalue · 18-02-2014 7:37pm

johnmcdnl wrote: »

Really hope it doesn't turn into a supernatural show in any way.

Though episode 4 was brilliant but 5 has made it look like a mid season plot filler already. If it continues improving like this I'm going to have to go back to imdb to receive rate almost every show I've ever rated so the 9-10/10 I'd give True Dectective actually emphasises how good it is.

I'm not sure what i'm going to think when this is over as it has re-set the bar for TV.. God help anyone trying to follow that up...

Eod100 · 18-02-2014 7:41pm

Just on the whole whodunnit aspect:

Think it'll turn out to be some network of rich and well-connected people like the Mayor and Reverend who visited the police station. And for some reason think Hart's father in law has some role in it all.

Grimebox · 18-02-2014 7:48pm

Eod100 wrote: »

Just on the whole whodunnit aspect:
Think it'll turn out to be some network of rich and well-connected people like the Mayor and Reverend who visited the police station. And for some reason think Hart's father in law has some role in it all.

There has been a few convincing fan theories that lead to

the father in law being part of the cult. It ties up how messed up Hart's eldest daughter is with regards to her strange drawings and reckless behaviour as a teen. She was abused by him. It also backs up what Hart was saying about the detective's curse, "it was right under his nose the whole time".

I'm not sure if the above is an actual spoiler since it is just speculation. Some people prefer not to read fan theories, I'd usually be one of them but this show has me obsessed

Taelated · 18-02-2014 9:38pm

Random I know but has ANYONE seen this hilarious tumblr from True Detective. I’m a massive fan of the show and if ever you need light relief from the episodes ( I find them quite heavy) this does it!!!

http://truedetectiveconversations.tumblr.com

D.Q · 18-02-2014 10:11pm

Actually looking forward to it ending and the subsequent rewatching.

Lovely Bloke · 18-02-2014 10:15pm

aidankkk wrote: »

I'm not sure what i'm going to think when this is over as it has re-set the bar for TV.. God help anyone trying to follow that up...

It's amazing to think that this is being said mere months after the end of Breaking Bad - I agree too.

Lovely Bloke · 18-02-2014 10:17pm

Also, in case anyone wants it

The King in Yellow - Kindle Edition is free at Amazon

Anachrony · 18-02-2014 11:09pm

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

The King in Yellow - Kindle Edition is free at Amazon

I like the little discount note that points out your savings of 100% over the print edition.

Alfred Borden · 19-02-2014 3:00am

Caught up on all it now. This show is unreal, best thing I have seen in a long time. Hopefully the standard keeps up.

Lingua Franca · 19-02-2014 3:05am

I'm not sure if this should be in spoiler tags or not since it's pure speculation. A real life mystery has a lot of similarities. I'll err on the side of caution.

In a small parish in Southern Louisiana between 2005 and 2009 8 women; all prostitutes, all drug addicts, all well known to each other and in some cases related to each other, went missing and turned up dead. The bodies were found in such bad states of decomposition that cause of death can't be fully established. All of the girls had been present at a party that was busted by the cops where the cops shot an unarmed man. After the bodies started turning up some of the girls warned their families that they might be killed. Police actions have been suspicious to say the very least. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/02/us/02serial.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0 or google "Jeff Davis 8" for more.

The story bears enough similarities to perhaps be inspiration for TD.

FootShooter · 19-02-2014 7:08am

Lingua Franca wrote: »

I'm not sure if this should be in spoiler tags or not since it's pure speculation. A real life mystery has a lot of similarities. I'll err on the side of caution.

The story bears enough similarities to perhaps be inspiration for TD.

From the subreddit r/truedetective:

"Nic Pizzolatto and I actually went to school together (though he was a few years older than me). Being from this area, a lot of people were familiar with a string of unsolved murders in Jennings, a small town about 30 minutes from Lake Charles (where we're from). There's some speculation amongst my Louisiana friends that the show is based on these murders though no one knows for sure. Here's a link that talks about them; sorry for the annoying website design but it tells the most comprehensive story:
https://medium.com/news-and-politics/d1b813e13581[1]
It's a long read so if you're interested in checking it out you may want to wait until you have some time."

http://www.reddit.com/r/TrueDetective/comments/1y5kjd/is_true_detective_based_on_the_jeff_davis_8/

Nic Pizzolatto also tweeted a link to that medium.com article about the Jeff Davis 8 two weeks ago.

PhiloCypher · 19-02-2014 10:53am

Fantastic show, never seen a show maintain such a pervasive sense of dread it's like Se7en mixed with Angel Heart but over 8 hours instead of 2.

Dermighty · 19-02-2014 11:51am

At the end of episode 3 (I think) when they show the cook walking through the field with the gas mask and machete I was genuinely filled with a sense of dread I haven't felt in a long time.

Great show!

googled eyes · 19-02-2014 1:31pm

Some quotes from subreddit r/truedetective:

I have completely lost interest in everything else on TV. I just find myself coasting through Shameless, Justified, Almost Human, and especially last night's Walking Dead premiere. It's like eating an old wet biscuit after having blueberry waffles and bacon drowning in maple syrup. It's -4 F here and True Detective is not on every night. Not cool, man.

and those Bikers make Sons of Anarchy look like a f*cking Soap Opera so I am assuming it's ruined that show as well. Well.....F*ck......

Grimebox · 19-02-2014 2:19pm

I've never become so obsessed with a show so quickly, or become this obsessed with any show for that matter. I usually can't stand reading fan theories and speculation but I'm utterly addicted.

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