Slow pace in the most part of the movie.

It's a mild crowd pleaser for people who are exhausted by blockbusters.

A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Great actors, great story and great tv! A must see

From the haunting opening credits to the last bit of dialogue, True Detective season one is astonishing and unforgettable. The story, performances, characters, cinematography, direction and its unflinching view of unspeakable crimes grab onto you and will not let go. A harrowing portrayal of personal demons and professional triumph, Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson along with a superb supporting cast deliver what has to be the most compelling drama since Oz and Breaking Bad. No spoilers here. This is must viewing by anyone who takes the craft of film making seriously. Do not miss it.

One of the best crime dramas I've ever seen on TV. Skillfully made in all aspects. Although the first three episodes are very slow, and brutally depressing, I was hooked from the fourth episode and on when the pace picks up very quickly. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson should star in everything, always - that's how mesmerizing they are as Louisiana criminal investigators in HBO's new anthology True Detective.

Season 1 was, as many other already have stated, a masterpiece with all the important components such as smart mouthed/witty characters, the ability to glue you to the screen because of intense, creepy or dramatic scenes, and of course an interesting storyline. I loved season 1, the cast and scenery was spot on. When season 2 was about to air I got excited. The intro is the only thing about season 2 that is not all bad, although I believe it is too long. I had high hopes about season 2, but already a few minuites into the first episode I started feeling restless, I lost track because I could easily get distracted and I had to go back multiple times. Since I had loved the first season I believed that I had to give the second season a fair shot. I tried my best, having watched not all but a few episodes until I couldn't stand it anymore. The casting was not bad, I appreciate the main characters, although I con't think they were a perfect fit for this story or for each other. They weren't clicking with each other. Maybe in some other series/movie they could blossom or really fit together, making the production a hit, but not this one. In addition to that I also believe that the storyline was sort of hastily scribbled up, not really worked on. It felt kind of like they made something just to make something, to not stand there empty handed.