True Detective

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Premier last night on HBO. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey. First episode was a bit of a slow burning scene setter but I think it's going to be really good. One to watch for.

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Second episode bringing things along nicely. Matthew McConaughey is excellent and the dialogue is great. Some excellent gratuitous nudity featuring Alexandra Daddario and a pair of handcuffs to look forward to in this one.

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oobster said:

I have 'acquired' the first three episodes, not watched them yet, perhaps get around to watching one or two this evening.

For those that are watching The Blacklist - comparable in terms of quality?

Way ahead. Blacklist is unbelievable drivel. This is real life, gritty, raw and brilliantly performed.

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We're up to episode 5 and the story has really opened up. Episodes 4 and 5 very strong, building nicely to a climax.

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hornetrider said:

Right then. Do we organise this thread as per others re: UK shows/internetz spoilers or leave it open? Difficult one as people are up to E5 now from the states I believe. If it's an open thread I won't be reading it again that's all!

PLEASE USE SPOILERS

I'm watching in the US "real time" but I won't post anything that would spoil it for others.

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6 had my favourite line so far. Delivered by an attractive female on the phone....

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Starz and Showtime have some good stuff too. The only network drama I have honestly enjoyed in the past year or so was Vegas and that was pretty lightweight. Hostages was ok but too long and a bit silly. BBC America shows some good stuff. They just showed a 4 part series called "Fleming, the man who would be Bond" which I don't think got a showing in the UK? It was pretty good. They also showed Broadchurch last year which I thought was excellent.