Starring: McConaughey, Matthew and Harrelson, Woody
Director: Pizzolatto, Nic
Rated: Unrated (Not Rated)
In 2012, Louisiana State Police Detectives Rust Cohle and Martin Hart are brought in to revisit a homicide case they worked in 1995. As the inquiry unfolds in present day through separate interrogations, the two former detectives narrate the story of their investigation, reopening unhealed wounds, and drawing into question their supposed solving of a bizarre ritualistic murder in 1995. The timelines braid and converge in 2012 as each man is pulled back into a world they believed they'd left behind. In learning about each other and their killer, it becomes clear that darkness lives on both sides of the law.
Every aspect of this season is executed to perfection. Directing, cinematography, writing, acting. The world building is astonishing for a season that only runs for 8 episodes. Themes of philosophy, theology, human nature, family dynamics, politics, friendship, all tightly interwoven into a compelling drama. The two lead actors are at the top of their game and really elevate the material. Some of the best scenes involve just the two of them riding around in cars, ruminating on life. Plenty of iconic, jaw dropping imagery as well. Easily one of the greatest seasons of television ever produced.
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