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[Tinfoilhatsron]

So I feel like I want to binge watch a good detective show this weekend, so I was wondering if I should bother. What's your verdict TV-GAF? Heard some polarizing stuff.

 

[GhostWriter24]

Oh my God watch it now.

Episode 4 will literally kick your ass.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Huh? It's not polarizing at all. Obvious yay.

 

[RatskyWatsky]

It's not a good show, but it's worth watching just to see what all the fuss is about.

 

[JBourne]

Yay. Yayyyyyyyy.

 

[Various Artists]

Big Yay.

 

[backflip10019]

Huh? It's not polarizing at all. Obvious yay.

It's not a good show, but it's worth watching just to see what all the fuss is about.

NeoGAF.

I liked it a lot. Worth watching for the performances.

 

[Chariot]

YAY!
YAAAYY!
AAAAAAAYYYYYYY!

 

[Lan Dong Mik]

Best show I watched in 2014. Get on it!!

 

[ObiDin]

It's not that you want to marathon the show before hand, it's just that you can't stop after watching the first episode.

It's great, get to it.

 

[Sinatar]

Big yay, it was great.

 

[GhostWriter24]

It's not a good show, but it's worth watching just to see what all the fuss is about.

ratsky pls

 

[plasmawave]

I'd say the only polarizing part is the ending. I didn't care much for it and thought based on the past episodes it could have been better.

 

[SocksAndShoes]

Absolutely. The acting is phenomenal.

 

[Vulcano's assistant]

A perfect season of television.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Don't binge it. It's the kind of show that really benefits from thinking time between episodes.

 

[danthefan]

It's great.

 

[Discotheque]

I'd say the only polarizing part is the ending. I didn't care much for it and thought based on the past episodes it could have been better.

Yeah I wasn't a big fan of the conclusion to the case but other than that its a damn good show imo

Especially the two lead performances

 

[JetBlackPanda]

I loved it

 

[Tinfoilhatsron]

I'd say the only polarizing part is the ending. I didn't care much for it and thought based on the past episodes it could have been better.

Exactly what I'm worried about. I need a satisfying pay-off.

 

[Fjordson]

I would definitely give it a shot at least. One of the most interesting shows I've seen in years. Absolutely loved it. And because of it's structure, you'll get a full and complete story by the end of the season.

 

[Futureman]

You heard "polarizing stuff?"

I haven't come across a piece of media in the past 5 years that people jizzed over more.

 

[Cudder]

Watched it a couple months ago. Great show, really enjoyed it. The acting from the 2 leads are outstanding.

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

The performances make it a must watch

 

[Mitch]

Jumped in without knowing much. Ended up binge watching most of the season before I caught up. If the first episode doesn't get you hooked, then it probably won't be for you.

 

[watershed]

Watch it, it's great.

 

[SCULLIBUNDO]

Best show this year by a country mile.

 

[dekline]

 

[Squire]

It's awesome.

Like, to the point I'm worried the show already peaked and S2 won't be nearly as good.

 

[Mudcrab]

Yes you should watch, it's excellent television.

 

[Siegcram]

Watch it. Episode 4 is up there as the best tv I've seen all year.

 

[UnluckyKate]

It's not that you want to marathon the show before hand, it's just that you can't stop after watching the first episode.

It's great, get to it.

pretty much how it went for me

 

[Lothar]

I've never heard anyone say anything negative about True Detective. It's clearly one of the best seasons of TV ever.

 

[undercoverb0ss]

YES x1000

 

[Gobias]

Certainly not perfect, but it's pretty good. It'll probably be hard to go in without too much hype with all the praise it gets though.

 

[plasmawave]

Exactly what I'm worried about. I need a satisfying pay-off.

It was still satisfying to some people. It just wasn't the direction I was hoping the show would take.
You should still watch the show.

 

[jon bones]

So I feel like I want to binge watch a good detective show this weekend, so I was wondering if I should bother. What's your verdict TV-GAF? Heard some polarizing stuff.

what!!? it's universally praised! if anyone didn't like any part of it, let me know so we can all make fun of them.

you go watch now!

i'd stop talking to people about it, too. just go in blind ASAP

 

[AkuMifune]

So I feel like I want to binge watch a good detective show this weekend, so I was wondering if I should bother. What's your verdict TV-GAF? Heard some polarizing stuff.

Polarizing?

Let me know who they are so I can start a new ignore list.

 

[Jonm1010]

Exactly what I'm worried about. I need a satisfying pay-off.

The ending is better then a majority of TV shows out there. Like every ending to a show or miniseries you will find people that wanted more but the ending and the final arc itself is well done, intense and stays within the realm of believability of the universe and characters it establishes.

I honestly think it is one of the better endings to a TV show/miniseries I have seen in a while.

 

[ncsuDuncan]

I marathoned the entire show in one day with some friends. It was great.

I'd recommend taking a short break after episode 5, then come back and watch the final 3 episodes.

 

[Dyno]

A warning. The first two episodes may try your patience. It's slow and not much happens. Keep at it. The show is setting you up for some scenes, some dialogue. It really comes together and delivers by the end.

So kick back, relax, enjoy the ride, and listen to the theme song in it's entirety each and every time. It will transport you into the story.

 

[fallengorn]

Do it. Do it now.

 

[Wabba]

Of course yes. One of the finest entertainment i have ever watched.

 

[Freeza Under The Shower]

I want to hear more about these 'nay sayers'.

They're evangelists, right? People who find that the show reflects poorly on their stick because it deals with the underlying themes of 'cultism'?

 

[Amir0x]

I liked it a lot, except the ending episode. Amazing directing, stunning atmosphere.

 

[Guevara]

Ultimately disappointing, the last episode is basically

Spoiler

CSI: Louisiana

. Worth watching for the acting, groan-worthy writing aside.

 

[pr0cs]

It's a great show. It peaks around mid season but is still well worth a watch.
Both Harrelson and McConaughey are excellent and so are Daddario

Spoiler

's boobs

 

[Nibel]

It's a critically acclaimed show, go watch it.

 

[MooseKnuckles]

It is absolutely incredible, and personally it's ones of my favorite detective stories ever. The performances are impeccable, and the show creates this haunting atmosphere that draws you in. The cinematography is outstanding as well, really some of the best for any tv show ever.

Watch it.

 

[Gobias]

The show has great music, great cinematography, and great acting. The show also has mediocre writing.

I want to hear more about these 'nay sayers'.

They're evangelists, right? People who find that the show reflects poorly on their stick because it deals with the underlying themes of 'cultism'?

Yup, the only people who have problems with the show are religious crazies. Literally impossible to have criticisms otherwise.