True Detective

[unrepentant]

Premier last night on HBO. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. First episode was a bit of a slow burning scene setter but I think it's going to be really good. One to watch for.

[VEA]

I have just come here to post this.

Haven't seen the 1st episode yet but it looks pretty good.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2356777/

[vxr8mate]

Very good opening episode.

I hope this is received well as the story arc looks very interesting, but would hate to see it rushed.

[FiF]

Started my own thread but then spotted this so deleted mine

Agreed. Best launch for HBO since 2010.

Going to be another good effort from HBO.

February on Sky Atlantic.

[Halb]

Better than GoT?

[FiF]

Halb said:

Better than GoT?

Apparently GoT 2.2 million
True Detective 2.3 million

So best since Boardwalk Empire 2010 premiere 5.4 million.

Obviously those are just the S1E1 premieres.

[Halb]

FiF said:

Apparently GoT 2.2 million
True Detective 2.3 million
So best since Boardwalk Empire 2010 premiere 5.4 million.
Obviously those are just the S1E1 premieres.

I didn't realise you meant 'better' as in numbers. Funny how GoT went on to crush BE.
But 5.4....wonder if that's marketing or the fact they haven't had a new one since 2011.

[Marty Funkhouser]

Really liking this. Woody Harrelson gets better and better every time I see him.

[VEA]

Marty Funkhouser said:

Really liking this. Woody Harrelson gets better and better every time I see him.

He was fking ace in Rampart.

[unrepentant]

Second episode bringing things along nicely. Matthew McConaughey is excellent and the dialogue is great. Some excellent gratuitous nudity featuring Alexandra Daddario and a pair of handcuffs to look forward to in this one.

[The Highway Man]

I saw this advertised yesterday, definitely getting sky plussed.

[vxr8mate]

unrepentant said:

Second episode bringing things along nicely. Matthew McConaughey is excellent and the dialogue is great. Some excellent gratuitous nudity featuring Alexandra Daddario and a pair of handcuffs to look forward to in this one.

Yep...she certainly has all the right parts in all the right places

[rsv gone!]

This is fantastically intense. WH and MM are brilliant. Another quality HBO programme.

[vxr8mate]

Is it me or did Harelson get all the best scenes?

[WEHGuy]

3 Episodes in and it's looking good. Also good seeing Brother Mouzone again.

[Marty Funkhouser]

Its really developing nicely. Really like the way they are doing it in flashback.

[Killer2005]

I'm looking forward to this one, not on until 22nd of Feb though

[oobster]

I have 'acquired' the first three episodes, not watched them yet, perhaps get around to watching one or two this evening.

For those that are watching The Blacklist - comparable in terms of quality?

[Marty Funkhouser]

oobster said:

I have 'acquired' the first three episodes, not watched them yet, perhaps get around to watching one or two this evening.

For those that are watching The Blacklist - comparable in terms of quality?

This is miles ahead of the Blacklist IMO. Its like comparing The Sopranos to Neighbours.

[unrepentant]

oobster said:

I have 'acquired' the first three episodes, not watched them yet, perhaps get around to watching one or two this evening.

For those that are watching The Blacklist - comparable in terms of quality?

Way ahead. Blacklist is unbelievable drivel. This is real life, gritty, raw and brilliantly performed.