I don't understand all the negative reviews for Season 2, unless they were written by wannabe philosophy majors who jerked off to all the pretentious lines from Season 1. Don't get me wrong, I liked Season 1, and there were some pretty good quotes, but some of them were just pointless. And I feel like the focus was not on the story itself, which made it a bit boring to watch, but nevertheless enjoyable.Season 2, however, is a classic example of film noir, and some people obviously failed to understand that. I found the characters way more likable, the plot and the story itself were more interesting, and more fun to watch. The cast did a very good job, and I believe that Farrell, McAdams and Vaughn were just as good as McConaughey and Harrelson.Don't believe all the negative reviews until you see it for yourself. And don't expect Season 2 to be the same as Season 1, as I believe many people did. I found the differences between Season 1 and 2 a good thing, because the directors obviously decided to enrich the show by changing styles and I, for one, am looking forward to Season 3 because I don't know what to expect and I like it that way.

The first season of this series is nothing less than a masterpiece. It is probably the best detective story there is out there. Sadly, the second season is a completely different story. It should be called differently too, so you dont mix gold with plastic.I hope the stars of the first season come back some day, and create a new season deserving the title of True Detective.

The production, directing, acting was incredible-flawless. It's been a very long time since I've watched a series of any kind, where I was truly excited to get through the next week, to the next episode. So many thought provoking situations and hair raising wow moments, it's literally impossible to put a finger on just one single moment, comment, situation, symbolic meaning ... Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson were spot-on perfect. The director was masterful. True Detective is a 10/10 without question!Oops, I forgot about second season ........ OUCH! True Detective = OUTSTANDING until ... season number 2.

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.