IPiminov On Tv not on cinema. Cinema throughout history has used this in very interesting ways and there so many memorable tracking shots in cinema history. As far as True Detective goes count it as Tv not cinema.
The acting in True Detective season 1 is so good you actually forget it's acting. Probably the most intelligently written tv show ever. From the first second you hear The Handsome Family's "far from any road" you know you're watching something special. This show stays with you.
It made sense if you understood the subtext's source material. I liked it based on seeing it played out, but I don't really think it was great TV. Maybe good in current comparison.
@@TheDRODOR if you haven't read two specific authors work you are going to be missing much of the stories context. This isn't news this has been widely discussed (plagiarism allegations).
That Tracking Shot though. That whole 10 minute scene you feel like you are robbing this place. Once it was over it took me a minute to realize what had just happened, I had to rewind to confirm it was a long take. Freaking amazing
Stunning, snd almost impossible to pull off. It does not get any better than this. I must watch this again. McConaughey is darn near perfect. Ehat a great actor. Even my wife likes him, and she hates everyone.
Season 2 was bad. The plot lines were too meandering. The editing was fairly choppy. The characters weren't all that great. The dialogue was bad( especially Vince Vaughn's). THe cinematography was still good. Not great like s1. The overall story wasn't interesting, a murder connected to some gangs and stuff, the storytelling was awful. It felt like it tried to be like the wire, including gangs and stuff. The resolution was even worse.
I know s1 set a high standard and all but s2 wasn't very good. The worst part about it was the story which is what made s1 so good. Sadly wouldn't recommend it
That tracking shot by Cary Joji Fukunaga earned him an emmy win over Breaking Bad. Honestly Breaking Bad will always be my top favorite but True Detective is the only other show that touches Breaking Bad (and they did it within 8 episodes). Such a beautiful show. Matthew McCounaughey and Woody Harrelson are insanely talented.
True Detective is actually how I discovered Chris Stuckmann. I remember as soon as I finished True Detective, I went to RUclips immediately to find a review and I found Chris
Easily my favourite aspect of the series was the exlporation into the character of Rust Cole. His views on the world and life really made me think about things. That's probably one of the greatest things a TV show (or a movie for that matter) can accomplish, making its viewers actually think about what they're watching and hearing, contemplate it and make decisions based on what they learn from it.
Ah, True Detective. I have seen twice already, and I'm planning on seeing even more. Chris, you will LOVE Hannibal, you need to watch it and review it. The cinematography, holy shit, it's the best I have ever seen in a tv series, by far. The narrative and the characters are also amazing, and the season 2 finale is one of the best episodes ever made, period.
That Series really deserves more. Hannibal has a very unique and beautiful style of directing and amazing character development and acting. That season 2 finale...just blew me away. I still can't forget that music score in my head! You need to give this series a chance Chris, it's amazing!
I just finished it and my god, I fell so deeply in love within the first few minutes - such a strong show from start to end, honestly it feels like absolute perfection to me.
Agreed, I just watched the series again, but I honestly, without exaggeration, can remember exactly where I was when I watched the first episode, down to what the weather was like... When Rust first explains his worldview in the car, I instantly knew the show was different.... Aimed at a higher intellect, I've never heard such philosophical ponderings that felt so honest
Do any of you guys think that McConaughey should have won Best Actor over Cranston? I am very curious because there seems to be a lot of people who thought McConaughey should have won.
If you actually want a serious answer, this is what happened. First, I agree McCanaughey should've won not only because he was good in TD but b/c cranston has already gotten 3 emmys -__- but what general audience doesn't know is that it was a MESSAGE from the television industry: "movie actors. Stay the f*ck away from television." This is the same reason why Billy bob thornton was kind of snubbed too despite Fargo being the best show I've watched in 2014. They don't want movie actors who take advantage of TV as a promo or a short stepping stone to rehabilitate their career instead of committing to the industry like most tv actors do. Many critics think McCanaughey did this which contributed significantly to his Oscar (remember true detective was on air during oscar season) so basically the emmys punished him for it despite being quite blatant about it. what they're saying is: fine, if you want to use TV for your own career, do it. But don't expect to receive any recognition from the industry. It's understandable though--no business industry wants decentralization of their control and power and this current trend towards blurring of TV and hollywood is what's instigating it. credit to Grace from Beyond the trailer for this information.
You really should watch Hannibal, I like it even more than True Detective or Fargo. Especially since you appreciate good directing, Hannibal is GORGEOUS, It's the best looking TV show I've ever seen.
Everyone should up vote this one. Hannibal is one of the best TV shows currently in production and I'm sure all of us viewers of Chris's want to know what he thinks of it.
Universe It's nowhere near as good as the movie. Is it good? Yes. But the movie is far better. And there's so much Coen Brothers masturbation in there. The show takes a ton of ideas from Coen Brothers movies. They borrow from No Country For Old Men, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis and they borrow too much in my opinion from the movie Fargo. But it's a good show. Watch it. Martin Freeman does a great job.
The depth and production of the first season was unprecedented. It truly was an 8 hour movie. The only thing that comes close is Fargo series. Even though Se7en is a perfect find the killer film, I have to give it to TD for character development.
It took Breaking Bad 62 episodes to achieve television perfection. True Detective achieved it in 8. The first season of True Detective is a masterpiece that everyone needs to watch at least once
The mood in this series is incredible, and the Louisiana setting is gorgeous with the swamp backdrop present in almost every shot. And both the character of Cohle, and how he's portrayed by McConaughey, second to none! True Detective is definitely the best single season of a TV show I've seen, if the next season can come close to it, I can say that it's up there with Breaking Bad.
I upvoted Hannibal, but I say watch some British TV shows: The Hour, Utopia, Black Mirror, Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, In the Flesh, This is England, Gervais's comedy masterpieces. Blackadder! Watch Blackadder. I cried with laughter during the 4 seasons, I just cried after the last episode. A masterpiece!
You should watch Fargo, the FX Miniseries, True Detective was amazing but I liked Fargo more... Billy Bob Thornton is PERFECT and the writing is amazing.
I burned through the first 4 or 5 episodes of "Fargo" and admit it was WAY better than I expected, due largely in part to Billy Bong, however I never finished it. It was good but nowhere NEAR on the same level as True Detective. TD is amazing and demands a lot from it's viewer. TD isn't a show you can watch bits and pieces of, because you WILL miss something VERY important. Watching TD for the second time is like watching Usual Suspects, or Fight Club for the 2nd time. You can only see it once.
At the end of the 8 episodes I felt like I’d watched 8 seasons. It was totally complete I didn’t feel like I even needed to watch a second season, there was nothing more to add. Masterfully written and acted.
This season is still one of the amazing things I've ever seen ...that project shootout in Who Goes There still gives me chills and it was a literal Epiphany for me from then i became a student of film not just watching but experiencing..it's too bad Nic couldn't keep it going for Season 2..it being set in La is part of what ruined it for me as we've seen La and Nyc a million times..the louisiana bayous and backwoods were literally a character itself in this season but don't get me wrong though i still love season 2(at first not so much cuz my expectations were so high after this season but after watching it again it really is pretty damn good especially Colin Farrell who i wished had more roles, Taylor Kitsch as well too bad John Carter and Battleship weren't successes cuz he could be a leading man by now, and Rachel Mcadams and even though he took time to grow on me Vince Vaughn too....Season 3 was also solid..i can't blame Nic for not being able to keep it up but it's still disappointing like Neill Blomkamp following up District 9 that's the problem with an amazing success like that especially if it's your first time or the one that put u on the map now u have the pressure of chasing that high again..exceeding it...I'm yapping but Yea this season was something from the heavens yo big props to nic and cary for their amazing work.. looking forward to No Time to Die being a big success for Cary
+awesome420ication Just watched first season and they nailed the Cohen Brother's movie feel. Nods in every episode. I watch "No country for old man" at least twice a year and I always tell myself at the end: Man I'd like more of that kind of movies. Welll, now I got a whole TV show. How is season two ?
awesome420ication Sason two was awesome, although, unlike most people I prefer season one. Something about good villains and anti-hero. Considering the series' success, I would love that they resurect Anton sigur in season 3, at least as a Cameo or easter egg.
You have to review Fargo (the tv series) It is only 10 episodes long and cost about $25 at Walmart, and had some of the best shots you will ever see, and an amazing story! It's not like the movie by the way, just related
this show was an A infinite plusses, just mindblowing and absolutely fantastic it was one of a kind and I can't believe Chris didn't praise Matthew and Woody for their performances cause they might only be bested by Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
Chris, when you have time you should definitely check out Fargo or Hannibal. Fargo is like a 10 hour movie with great performances and Hannibal is probably one of the most beautiful shows out there while still managing to be dark and the most gruesome show on television.
***** indeed, Fargo did get Emmy buzz and wins. But Hannibal and poor Mads Mikkelson are left in the kitchen. If they ever do a The Witcher video game movie, Mads will have to be Geralt!
Def A+ The oner or tracking shot as you called it is so well done. The scene itself was so intense you didn't realize they were using it. That's good cinematography. Not to use camera tricks for tricks sake.
I finally got around to watching this show and my god I can honestly say its the best television show I have ever seen. From the actors to the dialogue and character development it is just so damn perfect.
+Benny Yu The first season was a masterpiece, season 2 especially in comparison to one just wasnt up to par for me for the most part. The acting or dialogue wasnt nearly as good even though the performances werent bad. There were some great moments like the mansion/party scene but those were just too few. The plot was all over the place and it wasnt really focused at all, Season 1 was honed in on two guys and their stories which were pretty much intertwined for the most part while season 2 had 4 main characters all of which with 5 different things going on while also going along with the plot. There was goofy moments too and I really didnt buy vince vaughn as the tough gangster guy, even though I could tell he was trying its just hard to buy like Adam Sandler playing a mob boss. Overall I'd give it like a 6.9 out of 10. Also it still looked great from a directorial stand point with great shots and cinematography.
This was one of the best pieces of "cinema" Ive ever watched. Its smart, entertaining, interesting, dark, almost scary, and in its own right beautiful. In my opinion it embodied what a story should be it had everything you want in a story even some humor sprinkled in here and there, I'm shocked that I stumbled on this on my own and no one told me about it. Its to good yet never really talked about, and he was right it is just a 8 hour movie.
THANK YOU!!! I've been hoping you would watch this for a while. This season was a MASTERPIECE and so creepy and disturbing, I really don't know if I'd be able to watch it again. If I did however I'd love to get a little more analysis into some of the darker themes going on within this brilliant show. So looking forward to season 2 and I really really hope they go a new route, yet manage to make it just as enthralling as this one. It would be cool if Rachel McAdams was actually one of the cops instead of the "wife" character we got with Michelle Monaghan (although she was terrific, it would be kind of repetitive to see the same character roles), but I'm not sure they'll do that.
needs to watch hannibal and the leftovers and sherlock, id love to see those reviews, even vikings would be cool, next years breakout hbo show will be westworld me thinks
My good man, there is a reason this is one of the only shows i picked up on DVD the SECOND it hit store shelf's. This show is FANTASTIC. Pretty much everything that was done in this show was Flawless in my eyes. The Acting, the Pacing, the Directing, the Casting, the Lighting, everything that needed to be there was put there PERFECTLY. I am glad you enjoyed this show as much as i did, Chris. And i hope to GOD that Season 2 keeps this train rolling.
I’ve seen A LOT of top tier shows.. and True Detective Season 1 is literally a masterpiece. It is perfect in every way. They hit the nail on the head with everything from the writing, cinematography, the twists and turns 💯💯
I was watching the first episode of this with my dad when it aired. He said that it had gotten really great reviews, so naturally I was on board. Now a thing you need to know about my dad is that, he does not like good movies! I mean, he think he does: But he DOES NOT! The best example I can give, is when I talked about Fight Club, and how it's one of the best narrated movies ever, and he just went: "Yeah, I'm never going to watch that movie" and that was just the end of that discussion! So, back to the True Detective. We were about ten minutes in, and he just changes the channel! He CHANGED THE F*ING CHANNEL! WHO THE HELL? WHY THE HELL? *Calm down... calm... down....* Anyway, I decided that, rather than try to talk to him about the series, I go watch it online later, since I already tried to talk to him about Fight Club, and the best/only argument that he had was: "I just don't want to watch a movie about fighting" and as much as I tried, I could not convince the man that it is NOT ABOUT FIGHTING! *Calm down... calm... down....*
SpirusOfH lol, mostly old people are the ones that don't appreciate good movies, my mom as an example, she likes movies like mall cop 1 and 2, which are of the worst movies out there, and hates movies like, inception, interstellar, shutter Island etc.
True Detective is amazing. This literally became my favorite show. I'm really excited to see Colin Farrel in the next season. I'm extremely curious about what will go down.
Thank you so much for finally reviewing the best TV show out nowadays! I constantly pestered you, and awaited, but Trust in Rust and the world will reveal itself to you. True Detective easily topped my list of TV shows, and surpassed Breaking Bad in my opinion. McConaughey was definetly robbed at the emmys. I feel that his performances in Mud and True Detective were better than Dallas Buyers Club (aside from his Christian Bale diet). Glad you enjoyed it, and I would highly recommend a rewatching, as well as a analyzed video perhaps?
Gavin48 Mud was awesome! I actually seen that before seeing True Detective and they are both amazing. The one kid who stars in Mud was just on season 5 of "Justified" and was also very good in that.
Both are phenomenal but in my honest opinion Hannibal takes the cake for me. The visual direction and art are staggeringly beautiful. Plus, I love me some Hannibal. Mads Mikkelsen is better than Hopkins was. Shoot me.
I told you had to check out this series Chris. I was actually kind of expecting an A+ of this review from what i've learned so far about your critics, intricacy and good taste when in comes to film writing and production. Good job again.
If you like these types of shows (not the fact that it's an Anthology series but rather the quality and cinematic feel) you should also check out The Knick (period piece medical drama) and Penny Dreadful (Classic horror themes with a modern edge set in late Victorian era). The fact that they have just concluded their first seasons this year might dissuade you to check them out, but in my opinion are definitely worth the watch as of now. So if you aren't willing to do so now, keep them in mind or on your watchlist and check them out whenever they end (though obviously we'll both find out at that time if they can hold onto the quality that they've presented throughout their solid introductions). I also loved True Detective for all the reasons you listed above. I hope the direction and performances of the second season can match what we've see so far!
I love the show. I also binge watched the season, and was blow away by the production value. Before I even started watching though, I couldn't believe the casting; W.H and M.M were great choices and I knew from the start that they'd be great. Cracking show!
Probably the greatest TV show of all time. Season 1 is great in every single aspect you can think of. The story is excellent (feels very raw and realistic), the dialogue is deep and very philosophical at many points (especially Rust), the acting by everyone is seriously the best I have seen (even the small kids acted very well), the soundtrack is ominous and matches perfectly with the shows themes, the cinematography is great and truly set the mood of the show, like seriously I have never such high quality well developed TV show like this. People should watch season 1 of True Detective. 10/10 for me and I dont like perfection but this is the closest to perfection there is.
Dude you should review more Tv shows. For example; Game of thrones (obvi), the sopranos, the wire, Oz, Boardwalk empire, mad man, the walking dead and many others
The best T.V. show ever made - The Wire My favorite T.V. show ever made - Avatar the Last Airbender. Check 'em out if you haven't already... I honestly don't really think I have to recommend The Wire anymore, but Avatar is damn good.
Chris loves Lord of the Rings, yet hasn't even watched one episode of GOT? He is a fan of Sean Bean but hasn't watched Season 1 of GOT? Whoa, I am surprised. It may not be on Netflix but their are....other ways of getting it
GAME OF THRONES I WILL SEND YOUD MR STUCKMAN SEASON 1 BLUE EAY IF YOU REVIEW IT. WE ALL WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE AMAZING SHOW THAT IS GAME OF THRONES
When Rust first give that explanation of his beliefs, I said to myself, "this is the first time, in TV, probably in media as a whole, I've felt a character I could truly relate to"
the ending words/music/visuals (all together) to "the locked room" is my abs favorite. over all this show offers so many different lines that stick with you. so many cool thoughts. i can't even, there's a ton of details to every single episode! you get blasted with art here, good luck.
My only complaint to this show was that I couldn't get enough of it. That tracking shot I rewinded and watched over and over, dissecting as many details as I could! This show also woke me up at times when I was working crazy late hours. I've heard complaints about the disjointed pacing, I feel these critics have missed the mark about what is intentional by the directorial staff. Phenomenal television. Gritty and violent and vulgar, just as humanity had made life.
Oh god yes! TV Series reviews! Perhaps Hannibal or House of Cards as another option? Both of those only have two seasons currently and they're both fantastic.
If you're not watching Game of Thrones there's something wrong with you.. I agree True Detectives is in my top 3 all time TV shows. But I'd say Game of Thrones is the best TV show I've ever seen, surpassing Sopranos(My #2). Breaking Bad was amazing but I praise these 3 above it. Fargo was just as good as Breaking Bad to me. Sons of Anarchy is pretty Fucking good also. All of these I rate higher than Walking Dead.
I agree Walking Dead is overrated. The first 2 seasons of TWD were great, but it's definitely getting worse with age instead of better with age like Breaking Bad. I would also recommend "Justified" if you like Sons of Anarchy or Breaking Bad. Justified is SO bad ass.
Josh Oliver Season 2 was probably the best for SoA, although season 4 was damn good too. Season 3 is very different since it mostly takes place in Ireland, HOWEVER, the season three finale is hands down the BEST episode of the entire series of Sons of Anarchy.
The desire to get a conversation over in as few words as possible because you don’t like who you’re talking to but a conversation must occur…….Love it!
YEAAAAAAH!!! I´m so glad you liked it so much! it really is one of the best (if not the best) American TV SHOW I love GAME OF THRONES but this seasson of TRUE DETECTIVE was so satisfyingly good. I was kinda sad when i found out the next seasson was going to be with two diferent lead performances but if the writing is THIS good i can forgive them
You will watch this again, time is a flat circle
n again.....n again....n again...................forever
Fuck.
“Death Creats Time”
Why so serious?
I remember this comment
That tracking shot in episode 4 is one of the best sequences I've ever seen on TV. This show was truly cinematic, masterclass television.
yea it was all in one take, it was insane
truly, truly ebin
not only on tv, but in cinema overall.
IPiminov I still take the tracking shot in Children Of Men over it.
IPiminov
On Tv not on cinema. Cinema throughout history has used this in very interesting ways and there so many memorable tracking shots in cinema history. As far as True Detective goes count it as Tv not cinema.
The acting in True Detective season 1 is so good you actually forget it's acting. Probably the most intelligently written tv show ever. From the first second you hear The Handsome Family's "far from any road" you know you're watching something special. This show stays with you.
TrueBromance23 Agree.
Thoughts on season 3?
I watch this way too often
Yea. Recently just got into it. Definitely golden age of television. season 1 is peak asf.
U people say this about everything
True Detective is - hands down - one of the best tv shows I've ever seen.
Season 1 was the best TV I've ever watched.
@@Adino1 second after breaking bad season 5
@@seragyasser2005 I would personaly prefer True detective s1 but really cant blame anybody for choosing BB. Both shows are out of this world.
@@seragyasser2005 season 6 The sopranos is best
@@thiagolarronda8858 never seen it sadly , probably after the mid term exams ...Both The sopranos and Broadwalk empire
It's like a cinematic novel. About as perfect as drama can be.
It made sense if you understood the subtext's source material. I liked it based on seeing it played out, but I don't really think it was great TV. Maybe good in current comparison.
@@smitty_mittenz what's the best thing you've seen?
@The Dissident Brit no, I understand the sub context.
@@smitty_mittenz Lol what? The show is perfectly easy to understand without that
@@TheDRODOR if you haven't read two specific authors work you are going to be missing much of the stories context. This isn't news this has been widely discussed (plagiarism allegations).
That Tracking Shot though. That whole 10 minute scene you feel like you are robbing this place. Once it was over it took me a minute to realize what had just happened, I had to rewind to confirm it was a long take. Freaking amazing
It was amazing, but it is only 6 minutes.
Stunning, snd almost impossible to pull off. It does not get any better than this. I must watch this again. McConaughey is darn near perfect. Ehat a great actor. Even my wife likes him, and she hates everyone.
@@scottslotterbeck3796 I love the honesty lol
I can't remember. Which scene you are talking about?
Season 2 was good. The problem is that Season 1 set far too high a bar for the show itself to meet.
It definitely wasn't "shit", it was great TV.. Season 1 was literally some of the best cinema ever though..
Season 2 was bad. The plot lines were too meandering. The editing was fairly choppy. The characters weren't all that great. The dialogue was bad( especially Vince Vaughn's). THe cinematography was still good. Not great like s1. The overall story wasn't interesting, a murder connected to some gangs and stuff, the storytelling was awful. It felt like it tried to be like the wire, including gangs and stuff. The resolution was even worse.
I know s1 set a high standard and all but s2 wasn't very good. The worst part about it was the story which is what made s1 so good. Sadly wouldn't recommend it
Risen Demon mostly I found season 2 just boring
Season 2 sucked balls. All of it, all the balls, so many balls. ./nohomo
That tracking shot by Cary Joji Fukunaga earned him an emmy win over Breaking Bad. Honestly Breaking Bad will always be my top favorite but True Detective is the only other show that touches Breaking Bad (and they did it within 8 episodes). Such a beautiful show. Matthew McCounaughey and Woody Harrelson are insanely talented.
The combination of Cary Joji and The writer Nick is lightning in a bottle that I hope we get a future collaboration between the two
True Detective is actually how I discovered Chris Stuckmann. I remember as soon as I finished True Detective, I went to RUclips immediately to find a review and I found Chris
i did the same thing literally just now...
colm fiona me three
It's an 8 hour movie
Which i can watch again n again n again......forever
Easily my favourite aspect of the series was the exlporation into the character of Rust Cole. His views on the world and life really made me think about things. That's probably one of the greatest things a TV show (or a movie for that matter) can accomplish, making its viewers actually think about what they're watching and hearing, contemplate it and make decisions based on what they learn from it.
100%. Like Arrival. I love movies you ealk out of, and debate it, or talk about...ideas.
DO NOT TALK DOWN TO THE AUDIENCE.
Ah, True Detective. I have seen twice already, and I'm planning on seeing even more.
Chris, you will LOVE Hannibal, you need to watch it and review it. The cinematography, holy shit, it's the best I have ever seen in a tv series, by far. The narrative and the characters are also amazing, and the season 2 finale is one of the best episodes ever made, period.
Seconded. I'm really glad to see Hannibal getting so much love in the comments here. Boy, does it deserve it.
It's the first show for me where the gore/violence is fun/entertaining. Does that make sense?
That Series really deserves more. Hannibal has a very unique and beautiful style of directing and amazing character development and acting. That season 2 finale...just blew me away. I still can't forget that music score in my head! You need to give this series a chance Chris, it's amazing!
***** probably just hannibal lecter himself with multiple accounts spreading love because he ran out of people to torture and murder
Another Fannibal, nice. Hannibal is by far the beat looking TV-show I've ever seen.
I just finished it and my god, I fell so deeply in love within the first few minutes - such a strong show from start to end, honestly it feels like absolute perfection to me.
Agreed, I just watched the series again, but I honestly, without exaggeration, can remember exactly where I was when I watched the first episode, down to what the weather was like... When Rust first explains his worldview in the car, I instantly knew the show was different.... Aimed at a higher intellect, I've never heard such philosophical ponderings that felt so honest
Do any of you guys think that McConaughey should have won Best Actor over Cranston? I am very curious because there seems to be a lot of people who thought McConaughey should have won.
Yep, but I'm not a big fan of Breaking Bad so I'm far from objective.
***** Let's milk that cow a little longer.
Anyway, the awards mean nothing. But it's always good for a show cause it can get wider audience.
One word: Ozymandias.
If you actually want a serious answer, this is what happened. First, I agree McCanaughey should've won not only because he was good in TD but b/c cranston has already gotten 3 emmys -__- but what general audience doesn't know is that it was a MESSAGE from the television industry:
"movie actors. Stay the f*ck away from television."
This is the same reason why Billy bob thornton was kind of snubbed too despite Fargo being the best show I've watched in 2014. They don't want movie actors who take advantage of TV as a promo or a short stepping stone to rehabilitate their career instead of committing to the industry like most tv actors do. Many critics think McCanaughey did this which contributed significantly to his Oscar (remember true detective was on air during oscar season) so basically the emmys punished him for it despite being quite blatant about it.
what they're saying is: fine, if you want to use TV for your own career, do it. But don't expect to receive any recognition from the industry. It's understandable though--no business industry wants decentralization of their control and power and this current trend towards blurring of TV and hollywood is what's instigating it.
credit to Grace from Beyond the trailer for this information.
Alouis23 That's very interesting.
Best series ever. The ending was beautiful and transcendent. Moved me a lot.
Nothing comes closer to godlike perfection than the first season of this show. Well, maybe Breaking Bad, but not quite.
Obviously you haven't seen Band of Brothers.
Band of Brothers is goat
Best show of all time: Breaking bad, The sopranos, Band of Brothers, True detective (season 1), The wire, and Six feet under
and Deadwood
robert daniel Game of Thrones especially Season 4 & 6. Oh boy, those seasons are amazing
The tracking shot just shows how good Matt M is at acting and is an incredible feat for TV history. Best scene I've seen in a TV show without a doubt.
You really should watch Hannibal, I like it even more than True Detective or Fargo. Especially since you appreciate good directing, Hannibal is GORGEOUS, It's the best looking TV show I've ever seen.
Absolutely!
I was just gonna say that!
Definitely! Hannibal is criminally under-appreciated.
Everyone should up vote this one. Hannibal is one of the best TV shows currently in production and I'm sure all of us viewers of Chris's want to know what he thinks of it.
Kreiger San Thanks man, it's really under- appreciated and I wish more people would see it. If Chris reviews it he could get the word out.
Fargo. Watch Fargo
How is it compared to the movie?
Universe very similar. The dark humor, the violence, they caracters are colorful and amazing...it's awesome, really. I recommend it.
Yes. Fargo.
Universe It's nowhere near as good as the movie.
Is it good? Yes. But the movie is far better.
And there's so much Coen Brothers masturbation in there. The show takes a ton of ideas from Coen Brothers movies. They borrow from No Country For Old Men, Barton Fink, Inside Llewyn Davis and they borrow too much in my opinion from the movie Fargo.
But it's a good show. Watch it.
Martin Freeman does a great job.
I liked the show more than the movie. I know. I know. But it's SO GOOD and we got such a good story.
True Detective season 1 is a masterpiece. genuinely moved me and has stayed with me
The depth and production of the first season was unprecedented. It truly was an 8 hour movie. The only thing that comes close is Fargo series. Even though Se7en is a perfect find the killer film, I have to give it to TD for character development.
It took Breaking Bad 62 episodes to achieve television perfection.
True Detective achieved it in 8. The first season of True Detective is a masterpiece that everyone needs to watch at least once
The mood in this series is incredible, and the Louisiana setting is gorgeous with the swamp backdrop present in almost every shot. And both the character of Cohle, and how he's portrayed by McConaughey, second to none! True Detective is definitely the best single season of a TV show I've seen, if the next season can come close to it, I can say that it's up there with Breaking Bad.
I upvoted Hannibal, but I say watch some British TV shows: The Hour, Utopia, Black Mirror, Sherlock, Peaky Blinders, In the Flesh, This is England, Gervais's comedy masterpieces.
Blackadder! Watch Blackadder. I cried with laughter during the 4 seasons, I just cried after the last episode. A masterpiece!
Check out Broadchurch. It was a great detective show.
chrisfurh I've seen it. Very decent!
Utopia and Black Mirror! FUCK YEAH. incredible shows.
Utopia is v underrated
Cian O'Neill Can't belive it got cancelled!!!
Alexandra Daddario "woke" me up if you know what I mean!
You should watch Fargo, the FX Miniseries, True Detective was amazing but I liked Fargo more... Billy Bob Thornton is PERFECT and the writing is amazing.
billy bob made the show, personally i grew to hate lester more and more
I burned through the first 4 or 5 episodes of "Fargo" and admit it was WAY better than I expected, due largely in part to Billy Bong, however I never finished it. It was good but nowhere NEAR on the same level as True Detective. TD is amazing and demands a lot from it's viewer. TD isn't a show you can watch bits and pieces of, because you WILL miss something VERY important. Watching TD for the second time is like watching Usual Suspects, or Fight Club for the 2nd time. You can only see it once.
+Jon Kline I've seen fight club like 5 times. It's my Fincherism talking.
Javier Angeles
Have u read the Fight Club 2 comic by Chuck P? (same author of the original book)? It's actually awesome.
Jon Kline not yet, I like the concept but doesn't interest me that much.
This was some fking great season. 11/10
A++
At the end of the 8 episodes I felt like I’d watched 8 seasons. It was totally complete I didn’t feel like I even needed to watch a second season, there was nothing more to add. Masterfully written and acted.
I just binge watched this over Sunday and Monday. Fantastic show.
This season is still one of the amazing things I've ever seen ...that project shootout in Who Goes There still gives me chills and it was a literal Epiphany for me from then i became a student of film not just watching but experiencing..it's too bad Nic couldn't keep it going for Season 2..it being set in La is part of what ruined it for me as we've seen La and Nyc a million times..the louisiana bayous and backwoods were literally a character itself in this season but don't get me wrong though i still love season 2(at first not so much cuz my expectations were so high after this season but after watching it again it really is pretty damn good especially Colin Farrell who i wished had more roles, Taylor Kitsch as well too bad John Carter and Battleship weren't successes cuz he could be a leading man by now, and Rachel Mcadams and even though he took time to grow on me Vince Vaughn too....Season 3 was also solid..i can't blame Nic for not being able to keep it up but it's still disappointing like Neill Blomkamp following up District 9 that's the problem with an amazing success like that especially if it's your first time or the one that put u on the map now u have the pressure of chasing that high again..exceeding it...I'm yapping but Yea this season was something from the heavens yo big props to nic and cary for their amazing work.. looking forward to No Time to Die being a big success for Cary
I have watched True Detective season 1 going on 8 times. It’s an incredible show absolutely the BEST TV show ever written and or made!
Season 1 was great, they shat the bed with season 2.
Yeah, and the sit somehow hits the fan too...
pls do fargo
+awesome420ication Just watched first season and they nailed the Cohen Brother's movie feel. Nods in every episode. I watch "No country for old man" at least twice a year and I always tell myself at the end: Man I'd like more of that kind of movies. Welll, now I got a whole TV show. How is season two ?
Frederic Beaudet Season 2 is even better. It is the best tv season of 2015. But it is different from the original movie and season 1.
awesome420ication Sason two was awesome, although, unlike most people I prefer season one. Something about good villains and anti-hero. Considering the series' success, I would love that they resurect Anton sigur in season 3, at least as a Cameo or easter egg.
yup fargo is better
You have to review Fargo (the tv series)
It is only 10 episodes long and cost about $25 at Walmart, and had some of the best shots you will ever see, and an amazing story! It's not like the movie by the way, just related
this show was an A infinite plusses, just mindblowing and absolutely fantastic
it was one of a kind and I can't believe Chris didn't praise Matthew and Woody for their performances cause they might only be bested by Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul.
Try Fargo, Chris. It's an anthology like True Detective. Great show.
Best thing I’ve ever seen in my life no film no show comes close to this masterpiece
Check out Band of Brothers, Season 2 of American horror story, Deadwood, Hannibal and 1st season of Westworld. All on the same level.
@@justincase1853 My Preference is more shorter and rewatch able content. Otherwise valid point 👍
Chris, when you have time you should definitely check out Fargo or Hannibal. Fargo is like a 10 hour movie with great performances and Hannibal is probably one of the most beautiful shows out there while still managing to be dark and the most gruesome show on television.
Fargo and Hannibal are so underrated.
YES!
Turner Evans Fargo got a lot of great buzz but Hannibal does seem underrated at the moment, hopefully that'll change!
***** indeed, Fargo did get Emmy buzz and wins. But Hannibal and poor Mads Mikkelson are left in the kitchen. If they ever do a The Witcher video game movie, Mads will have to be Geralt!
Def A+
The oner or tracking shot as you called it is so well done. The scene itself was so intense you didn't realize they were using it.
That's good cinematography. Not to use camera tricks for tricks sake.
I finally got around to watching this show and my god I can honestly say its the best television show I have ever seen. From the actors to the dialogue and character development it is just so damn perfect.
I wanna see what you thought of Season 2. Were you as frustrated as I was?!
I didn't bother to catch up season 2 at all, how was it?
+The Worst There Is it was good but the last episode is terrible skip that one haha
+Benny Yu The first season was a masterpiece, season 2 especially in comparison to one just wasnt up to par for me for the most part. The acting or dialogue wasnt nearly as good even though the performances werent bad. There were some great moments like the mansion/party scene but those were just too few. The plot was all over the place and it wasnt really focused at all, Season 1 was honed in on two guys and their stories which were pretty much intertwined for the most part while season 2 had 4 main characters all of which with 5 different things going on while also going along with the plot. There was goofy moments too and I really didnt buy vince vaughn as the tough gangster guy, even though I could tell he was trying its just hard to buy like Adam Sandler playing a mob boss. Overall I'd give it like a 6.9 out of 10. Also it still looked great from a directorial stand point with great shots and cinematography.
+The Worst There Is Its pretty good but if Vince Vaughn walks into frame just skip it
Declan franks Isn't he the lead? Do I skip 2/3 of the whole season?😂
It took about 8 years but this video was the reason I rented this from Redbox. So glad I finally came around
This was one of the best pieces of "cinema" Ive ever watched. Its smart, entertaining, interesting, dark, almost scary, and in its own right beautiful. In my opinion it embodied what a story should be it had everything you want in a story even some humor sprinkled in here and there, I'm shocked that I stumbled on this on my own and no one told me about it. Its to good yet never really talked about, and he was right it is just a 8 hour movie.
Did he reviewed Season 2 yet? He should check out The Night Of and for some reason, The Night Of kinda felt like the "True" season 2
ElRadioDJ913 there's a show called The Night Of?
yes.. it's great .. you should watch it. produced by HBo.. starring Riz ahmed.
agreed. that is a suitable replacement. s2 of TD was ass.
Wow i watched it, absolutely stunning my dude, definetley on par with true detective seson 1
Just finished watching "The Night Of", it was really good!
I love Rust Cohle, he's so unfunny, it's hilarious. Perfect Liam Neeson portrayal.
THANK YOU!!! I've been hoping you would watch this for a while. This season was a MASTERPIECE and so creepy and disturbing, I really don't know if I'd be able to watch it again. If I did however I'd love to get a little more analysis into some of the darker themes going on within this brilliant show. So looking forward to season 2 and I really really hope they go a new route, yet manage to make it just as enthralling as this one. It would be cool if Rachel McAdams was actually one of the cops instead of the "wife" character we got with Michelle Monaghan (although she was terrific, it would be kind of repetitive to see the same character roles), but I'm not sure they'll do that.
needs to watch hannibal and the leftovers and sherlock, id love to see those reviews, even vikings would be cool, next years breakout hbo show will be westworld me thinks
My good man, there is a reason this is one of the only shows i picked up on DVD the SECOND it hit store shelf's. This show is FANTASTIC. Pretty much everything that was done in this show was Flawless in my eyes. The Acting, the Pacing, the Directing, the Casting, the Lighting, everything that needed to be there was put there PERFECTLY. I am glad you enjoyed this show as much as i did, Chris. And i hope to GOD that Season 2 keeps this train rolling.
Watch Fargo! It's another great mini series. You'll love it.
I’ve seen A LOT of top tier shows.. and True Detective Season 1 is literally a masterpiece. It is perfect in every way. They hit the nail on the head with everything from the writing, cinematography, the twists and turns 💯💯
Chris, if you haven't seen the BBC series of Sherlock, I highly recommend that you do so and review it. If you have, can you please review it?
s1 was probably best tv series/movie ive ever seen. so masterfull done, whole dialogues, story, characeters, acting, everything was awesome
I was watching the first episode of this with my dad when it aired. He said that it had gotten really great reviews, so naturally I was on board. Now a thing you need to know about my dad is that, he does not like good movies!
I mean, he think he does: But he DOES NOT! The best example I can give, is when I talked about Fight Club, and how it's one of the best narrated movies ever, and he just went: "Yeah, I'm never going to watch that movie" and that was just the end of that discussion!
So, back to the True Detective. We were about ten minutes in, and he just changes the channel! He CHANGED THE F*ING CHANNEL! WHO THE HELL? WHY THE HELL?
*Calm down... calm... down....*
Anyway, I decided that, rather than try to talk to him about the series, I go watch it online later, since I already tried to talk to him about Fight Club, and the best/only argument that he had was: "I just don't want to watch a movie about fighting" and as much as I tried, I could not convince the man that it is NOT ABOUT FIGHTING!
*Calm down... calm... down....*
SpirusOfH lol, mostly old people are the ones that don't appreciate good movies, my mom as an example, she likes movies like mall cop 1 and 2, which are of the worst movies out there, and hates movies like, inception, interstellar, shutter Island etc.
Why would you waste the first viewing of this masterpiece by binge watching!? It needs to be enjoyed like a fine wine, not chugged like some swill
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are MADE to work together on screen. 👍
True Detective is amazing. This literally became my favorite show. I'm really excited to see Colin Farrel in the next season. I'm extremely curious about what will go down.
Thank you so much for finally reviewing the best TV show out nowadays! I constantly pestered you, and awaited, but Trust in Rust and the world will reveal itself to you. True Detective easily topped my list of TV shows, and surpassed Breaking Bad in my opinion. McConaughey was definetly robbed at the emmys. I feel that his performances in Mud and True Detective were better than Dallas Buyers Club (aside from his Christian Bale diet). Glad you enjoyed it, and I would highly recommend a rewatching, as well as a analyzed video perhaps?
Mud is so underrated!
Mud is just a "Stand by me" throwback movie.
Gavin48
Mud was awesome! I actually seen that before seeing True Detective and they are both amazing. The one kid who stars in Mud was just on season 5 of "Justified" and was also very good in that.
Yep. Dewey and his family with their shenanigans.
The first 52 seconds is what I was looking for 🙏🏽.
I would say hannibal is directed better then true detective but true detectives acting is amazing.
my point is they are both amazing is different ways
Both are phenomenal but in my honest opinion Hannibal takes the cake for me. The visual direction and art are staggeringly beautiful. Plus, I love me some Hannibal. Mads Mikkelsen is better than Hopkins was. Shoot me.
I would say its not. Why are these two even being compared? Nothing alike at all.
sue blakc They're two of the best shows on TV, and, really, of all time
Both shows are good just prefer TD over Hannibal. We as viewers are in a good era of TV.
I told you had to check out this series Chris. I was actually kind of expecting an A+ of this review from what i've learned so far about your critics, intricacy and good taste when in comes to film writing and production. Good job again.
"I'm excited to see where season 2 goes...."
If you like these types of shows (not the fact that it's an Anthology series but rather the quality and cinematic feel) you should also check out The Knick (period piece medical drama) and Penny Dreadful (Classic horror themes with a modern edge set in late Victorian era). The fact that they have just concluded their first seasons this year might dissuade you to check them out, but in my opinion are definitely worth the watch as of now. So if you aren't willing to do so now, keep them in mind or on your watchlist and check them out whenever they end (though obviously we'll both find out at that time if they can hold onto the quality that they've presented throughout their solid introductions). I also loved True Detective for all the reasons you listed above. I hope the direction and performances of the second season can match what we've see so far!
Chris, it would be great if you could review the first two seasons of Hannibal!
Hannibal is absolutely fantastic.
One of the best tv shows I've ever watched!! Wow!! I've watched it like 5 times!!
This is my second favourite series, first being Hannibal season 2
The fact that True Detective features Hastur (The king in yellow) and that the series has a Lovecraftian style
Please review Hannibal or Arrow.
arrow fuckin blows
Michael Chin To be named one of the best comic book TV series of all time by many doesn't blow in my book.
Arrow had a rocky start, but by season 2, it became awesome. Is it Breaking Bad? Nope. But it doesn't have to be. It's awesome.
***** not familiar with modern comic book tv series, everything seems lack luster to be honest
Michael Chin If you have time, go check 'The Flash'. It has the potential to be the best comic book tv series ever.
Just finished to come back here , best cinematography ever, best writing ever, and at the end best friendship development
Chris, I know you watch TV shows that finished but it would be awesome if you could make an exception and review Game of Thrones.
One of those shows that gets better with multiple viewings.
I've been patient....where is my Attack on Titan review, Mr. Stuckmann?!
And legend of korra and the last airbender review come on CHris "Lets Do it" in Arnie's voice
Lmao. Still waiting lol.
I love the show. I also binge watched the season, and was blow away by the production value. Before I even started watching though, I couldn't believe the casting; W.H and M.M were great choices and I knew from the start that they'd be great. Cracking show!
You should watch The Leftovers it's really great and underrated, but the next season will be the last
The last line of the show was perfect.
Once, there was only dark. You ask me, the light's winning.
I'm actually really surprised that you haven't reviewed Requiem for a Dream. not a fan of aronofsky?
Probably the greatest TV show of all time. Season 1 is great in every single aspect you can think of. The story is excellent (feels very raw and realistic), the dialogue is deep and very philosophical at many points (especially Rust), the acting by everyone is seriously the best I have seen (even the small kids acted very well), the soundtrack is ominous and matches perfectly with the shows themes, the cinematography is great and truly set the mood of the show, like seriously I have never such high quality well developed TV show like this. People should watch season 1 of True Detective. 10/10 for me and I dont like perfection but this is the closest to perfection there is.
Dude you should review more Tv shows. For example; Game of thrones (obvi), the sopranos, the wire, Oz, Boardwalk empire, mad man, the walking dead and many others
Mad Man? Mad Man? Mad Man? Mad Maaaaaan???
don't forget the shield, justified & six feet under
Awesome that you mentioned six feet under. More people need to watch that masterpiece.
I would like to for him to do got sopranos and boardwalk empire
Oh and The Leftovers!!! Fantastic show
I binge watched this without the intention to, and I agree that it felt like a complete movie. everyone in this was great. loved it start to finnish.
Chris watch Game of Thrones!!!
The cinematography was awesome in this series .Captured the stark beauty of Louisiana brilliantly.
The best T.V. show ever made - The Wire
My favorite T.V. show ever made - Avatar the Last Airbender.
Check 'em out if you haven't already... I honestly don't really think I have to recommend The Wire anymore, but Avatar is damn good.
Watching this again in 2024 ❤
Now you must watch:
GAME OF THRONES
Hannibal
Fargo
Arrow
The Flash
Ye, first and foremost Game of Fucking Thrones and then we'll talk.
Chris loves Lord of the Rings, yet hasn't even watched one episode of GOT? He is a fan of Sean Bean but hasn't watched Season 1 of GOT? Whoa, I am surprised. It may not be on Netflix but their are....other ways of getting it
GAME OF THRONES
I WILL SEND YOUD MR STUCKMAN SEASON 1 BLUE EAY IF YOU REVIEW IT. WE ALL WANT YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE AMAZING SHOW THAT IS
GAME OF THRONES
+audearing27 Agreed. That show is beyond incredible
Just watched it for the first time and easily in my top 5 show and maybe favourite. McConahay is so good in this it’s rediculus
Review American Horror Story, its seasons are also different one from another.
I loved this it was such a memorizing show. It's honestly one of my favorite shows of all time.
Matthew's character isn't pessimist, it's hyper-realist
They Live We See that’s some cheesy shit you got from the joker character
They Live We See He is 100% a pessimist
Hilarious dude. You're so cool and quirky.
When Rust first give that explanation of his beliefs, I said to myself, "this is the first time, in TV, probably in media as a whole, I've felt a character I could truly relate to"
the ending words/music/visuals (all together) to "the locked room" is my abs favorite. over all this show offers so many different lines that stick with you. so many cool thoughts. i can't even, there's a ton of details to every single episode! you get blasted with art here, good luck.
WATCH THE SOPRANOS
My only complaint to this show was that I couldn't get enough of it. That tracking shot I rewinded and watched over and over, dissecting as many details as I could! This show also woke me up at times when I was working crazy late hours. I've heard complaints about the disjointed pacing, I feel these critics have missed the mark about what is intentional by the directorial staff. Phenomenal television. Gritty and violent and vulgar, just as humanity had made life.
Still waiting for your review of 'Attack on Titan'
Oh god yes! TV Series reviews! Perhaps Hannibal or House of Cards as another option? Both of those only have two seasons currently and they're both fantastic.
If you're not watching Game of Thrones there's something wrong with you.. I agree True Detectives is in my top 3 all time TV shows. But I'd say Game of Thrones is the best TV show I've ever seen, surpassing Sopranos(My #2).
Breaking Bad was amazing but I praise these 3 above it. Fargo was just as good as Breaking Bad to me.
Sons of Anarchy is pretty Fucking good also.
All of these I rate higher than Walking Dead.
I agree Walking Dead is overrated. The first 2 seasons of TWD were great, but it's definitely getting worse with age instead of better with age like Breaking Bad. I would also recommend "Justified" if you like Sons of Anarchy or Breaking Bad. Justified is SO bad ass.
Sons of Anarchy is ok. Sometimes it's pretty great but I don't know if it's in the upper echelon. I just finished the second season.
Josh Oliver
Season 2 was probably the best for SoA, although season 4 was damn good too. Season 3 is very different since it mostly takes place in Ireland, HOWEVER, the season three finale is hands down the BEST episode of the entire series of Sons of Anarchy.
For me it's:
Breaking bad
Game of thrones
The wire
After that Im not sure the order but those are my three locks
Josh Oliver
I love Game of Thrones too but honestly Boardwalk Empire was better.
The Leftovers. Its in the top with true detective, hannibal and Fargo in my opinion. Please watch!
Watch Sherlock.
They should give separate rating on this series too because the first season was untouchable. Seasons after that was good but the 1st is the best .
I tried watching it, was really hard to understand the things they were saying. Really strong accent. Need Subs to watch it lol.
The desire to get a conversation over in as few words as possible because you don’t like who you’re talking to but a conversation must occur…….Love it!
That whole "wakes you up" thing. Game of Thrones.
YEAAAAAAH!!!
I´m so glad you liked it so much!
it really is one of the best (if not the best) American TV SHOW
I love GAME OF THRONES but this seasson of TRUE DETECTIVE was so satisfyingly good. I was kinda sad when i found out the next seasson was going to be with two diferent lead performances but if the writing is THIS good i can forgive them