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David's avatar

Just rewatched this about a month ago - still holds up well. Best work by McConaughey and Harrelson. I don’t watch all the episodes in a single sitting, but when I watch it I always get through it in a single weekend. Good procedural, lots of weird, and a taste of Louisiana (albeit aluminum-y). Might be the best single season series ever. Good review.

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Excellent recap of one of the finest seasons of television to ever air. I rewatch the first season every few months for the reasons you describe, it is a metaphysical ride down I-10 in Louisiana that is expertly written and cast. My favorite episode is when Cohle meets up with his old buddy from the Iron Crusaders and has to do a job with him, the 5 minute long continuous shot at the end is an utter masterpiece of cinematography. the other seasons are awful, except for Collin Farrell in the 2nd season; he played a coked out crooked cop to perfection.

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