Who watched True Detective?

[cali]

I really liked it although I expected not to.

Anyone else?

[MineralMan]

1. I expected not to, so I didn't watch.

I do that a lot with TV shows. I've been disappointed too many times.

[wolfgirl]

2. Yup...watched it

and like it a lot. Couldn't believe the hour was up so quickly. From what I've read, it is an 8 episode story arc and if it returns next season, it would be a new story line.

[OregonBlue]

3. My son called to ask me if I'd seen it. He really liked it.

[atreides1]

4. It wasn't too bad

Hope the next episode is as good.

[Blue_Adept]

5. Excellent show.

Both McConaughey and Harrelson are perfect together. I loved it when they did the EdTV comedy and here they get to work in a very different way, for much longer, and with a lot of changes ahead. It's a solidly layered series with a lot to offer, especially since the creator/team is looking at it as an eight part film rather than a TV show.

Both leads really hit it out of the park with the style, approach and mannerisms. I continue to be impressed by McConaughey, since he was largely pigeonholed for so long in the romcom world, where I did like a lot of his stuff.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Yeah, we watched it...

I didn't know what to expect.

For the longest time, I did not recognize Matthew Mc...whatshisname. He just looked so very different from what I'm used to.

And I did find the backing and forthing in the plot a bit confusing for a while. Then I got used to it.

I did like it, overall.

[cali]

12. lol, peg. I can never, ever spell his name either and I didn't recognize him

it was his distinctive voice that clued me in.

[montanacowboy]

7. Great Show

can't wait for the next episode

[Upton]

8. I did..Matthew McConaughey is tremendous.

I watched it on a free preview of HBO I received last weekend...now I've turned it on at least for the other 7 episodes.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

9. I've recorded it, but haven't watched it yet.

[Ichingcarpenter]

10. HBO quality program

All aspects are award winning. Although some complain about the pace of the first episode I see that as a plus to building the characters, storyline and mystery. Both lead actors are great in their roles.



If you are into action forget it, its more on a british level of work.

[Comrade Grumpy]

11. It was very good. McConaghey (sp?) was most excellent. Really twisted.

[ChazInAz]

13. All I can ask is...

Have they found the Yellow Sign?

[TeamPooka]

14. loved it

[longship]

15. Nope, but I always read the magazine.

[Paladin]

16. I thought it was terrific. My wife: not so much.

Which is alright; that's what extra TV's and recording devices are for. Don't you hate how many watchable TV shows are on Sunday evenings?

[Warren Stupidity]

17. Those fuckers at HBO keep doing shit like this.

Just so I keep paying my premium cable bill. Those bastards have no shame.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

18. very dark - but very artistic. My complaint - much of

the dialogue was garbled. May be our TV?

[Madam Mossfern]

22. I had the same problem

my comment is below. So I guess it wasn't your TV and it wasn't my hearing.
Whew!

[Laura PourMeADrink]

24. We're great ! :>) I have noticed it on quite a few movies

and TV shows and it always makes me wonder...Don't the producers have a final task
of sitting people in front of a TV or in a theater and actually checking to see if it's
all understood? Thankfully, we have a DVR and can rewind and re-listen

[Laura PourMeADrink]

19. BTW - I think Woody is one of the most underrated actors ever. His

Portrayal of Larry Flint was out of the world too.

[zappaman]

20. Very good.

And they did a bang up job of making them look 20 years younger.
Looking forward to more.

[Madam Mossfern]

21. Watched it..not knowing what to expect

but as soon as I saw and heard the opening theme, I knew it would be a bit bizarre. It was reminiscent in some way to True Blood. I was not disappointed, not one bit.

In the beginning I had a hard time following, and felt that I had to turn the volume up (shrug), but then it settled into a good pace... or I got used to the flow.

[MuseRider]

23. Recorded it

and will watch it next week when I have the time. I started to watch but fell asleep, not from the show but because I am too darned busy right now.

I thought it looked like it might be good.

I look forward to seeing it now.

[KT2000]

25. Really liked it

It was free HBO weekend so it will be the only one I see so I hope folks here will keep us posted. What happened to McCon-etc. 20 years later!! Is Harrelson to be believed in the interview? probably not - but why? and what a horrible town.

McCon's riff on consciousness is almost identical to a conversation I had with someone at Christmas! Weird.