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Season 2 was flawed, there is a lot I don't like about it. But as a concept I thought it was more bold than season 1 (or 4 for that matter). The execution leaves a lot to be desired, but the plot setting of provincial California town expecting a massive change in business, but also tied in corruption is more novel than the plot setting of season 1.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy season 1, but in retrospective, as a concept, it is weaker than season 2. Although the execution is arguably better.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 days ago

Underwater was good. Nowhere near as good as The Abyss (the extended version), but a good experience nevertheless.

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Season 2 of True Detective was better than Season 1 [Spoilers] (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

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I originally watched season 1 (great experience), then I skipped seasons 2 and 3 because of the bad feedback. Decided to check out season 4 because I like the setting and Jodie Foster. Season 4 was solid, but I didn't like the ending.

So one day I decided to check out Season 2 (I knew nothing about it beyond a few actors that were in it and that a lot of people were complaining online); "how bad could it be?" I thought.

I was shocked how much I liked Season 2. It felt down-to-earth, a more naturalistic experience if you will. I really liked the ending, not that common for US series. A refreshing dose of realism.

There were some stupid parts in season 2. There was one episode where the over-the-top action didn't feel real. Occasionally there was too much drama. I also couldn't take Vince Vaughn seriously, although I did get the impression that he was genuinely trying (and I liked his character).

While season 1 was very good, it was fundamentally more style over substance. It was more of a fairytale for adults. Season 2 on the other was more of a story about life. One that requires more thought than the relatively stereotypical plot setting of season 1. Season has a "low risk" setting. Season 2 had a much more bold setting and they were willing to try something radically new and not build off the core viewer expectations set in Season 1.

I do think season 2 was better than season 1 because it explored more complex motifs and because of the refreshing gritty ending. Season 2 was also more original than season 1.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I am biased since I like sci-fi and Bong Joon Ho, but I thought it was fun and irreverent. It was worth watching in the cinema.

It had some flaws (pacing and certain plot holes), but I felt they they didn't distract from the core experience.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 days ago

This is an excellent movie, wholesome and light hearted. I love pre 2000s Jackie Chan.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago

I am assuming Donahue is "set for life" from the royalties from "Blair Witch Project". In down to earth way, you can live relatively comfortably and pursue your interests as long as you manage expenses and investments properly.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 4 days ago

Not going to read the article (I generally avoid all trailers, previews etc.), but this sounds like something worth checking out.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 4 days ago

I should post it. I feel like there will be a lot of feedback. 😄

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

I am a huge horror movie fan, but I've only seen the first 20 minutes of one of the entry in this series (bus on a long bridge or a dam).

I am considering doing starting from the first one.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 days ago

While I enjoy the later seasons, I can broadly agree with your point.

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[–] jbone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 6 days ago (2 children)

As weird as it sounds, I liked season 2 TD a lot and on some level I think it's even better than season 1.

I initially watched season 1, then season 4 (skipped 2 because of the seemingly bad feedback) and then watched season 2.

I really liked that season 2 was more down to earth and had more of a realistic-gritty vibe. I really liked the ending as well. It felt real.

Season 1 was great, but in comparison to season 2 it was more about style. I liked the setup of season 4 (and it was cool to see Jodie Foster), but I didn't like the ending.

But yes, I do think season 2 of true detective was better than season 1.