BBC Sherlock Fan Forum - Serving Sherlockians since February 2012 / True Detective

**Posted by lil** May 24, 2014 12:14 pm

An 8 one hour episodes series by HBO that is truely brilliant.

The story of the relationship between two detectives over 17 years as they investigate the ritual killing of a woman and it's connection between the disappearance of women @ children across the state.

Laid back southern gothic style mystery..stunning filmography..clever and intelligent dialog..wonderful soundtrack..gripping plot and rich in meaning and hidden depths.How evil at the top filters down through the "psycosphere" corrupting its enviroment and everything it touches..and always has and always will.

Told in the present..with flashbacks to the past and then moving into the future and its unusual end...imo the true detective is you..and working out what this series is really about.

Cannot say enough good things about it really...

The series concluded on HBO and Sky Atlantic a few weeks ago..but can be found at various online places ..and a second series is planned.

**Posted by tonnaree** May 24, 2014 12:17 pm

That show was amazing! Will miss the original characters but have high hopes for the second season.
Recently heard that Jessica Chastain has been offered a part.

**Posted by NotYourHousekeeperDear** July 5, 2014 1:38 am

Excellent series!
I think it's interesting to contrast the "bromantic tension" between Marty and Rust with Sherlock and John. I think Marty and Rust were a great example of a bromance- where I do find Sherlock and John far more 'romantic' than 'bromantic'!

**Posted by sj4iy** July 18, 2014 2:23 am

Currently watching this series, and about halfway through. It's a bit strange, really...not at all what I thought it would be. I am enjoying it, but I guess I've heard so many rave reviews about it that I'm a bit shocked that I'm not more engrossed in it. But, I will finish it, and hopefully it finishes out strong

**Posted by Davina** July 19, 2014 5:14 pm

You now nothing Jon Snow. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist).

**Posted by sj4iy** July 21, 2014 1:01 am

Davina wrote:
You now nothing Jon Snow. (Sorry, I just couldn't resist).

Lol...but he's learning ;)

**Posted by mrshouse** January 6, 2015 10:23 am

Just watched it and I'm truly fascinated. It's a very dark show with fascinating characters but just in the right dimensions. I think I will have to watch it another time to fully get every clue but I'm looking forward to. I'm actually no fan, but I love love love Matthew in this! He looks edible and his performance is great! Unfortunately in the German dubbing his voice is very soft and hard to hear...
Aaaand nice and hopeful ending. I would very much look forward to another series!