Part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gKyUrJZ0mLC3gI0.html Back to movies next week! Like the video to help me out and let me know below who's your fav character Rust or Marty?

ONE OF THE FINEST SINGLE SEASONS OF ANY SERIES. BRILLIANT. ENJOY

7:20 Rust drinking beer in the interview makes his testimony inadmissible in court. He's protecting himself. 😎

I love it when another reactor finds this show. One of the best things ever put on TV.

A masterclass in how to write and produce a deeply engaging story. True Detective is the show all other crime shows should aspire to emulate.

What is great about this show, is the dichotomy of Russ and Marty. Publicly, Marty appears to be the superior moral character. He is religious. he is married. He has children. Everyone wonders about Russ. But we see in reality, Marty is much more morally questionably than russ. Just because Russ doesnt commit to a religion, or to a family, does not mean he isn't a moral character. Russ is the true hero here.

"His words are some kind of tragic, tragic poetry." Wow. What a tremendous way to describe Rust. I too am transfixed with his character every time I watch this show. Hands down one of the best seasons of TV ever made.

The slow burn until the pin gets pulled on the grenade of episode four and Rustin's undercover character is revealed. Matthew McConaughey loved being in this show with his friend Woody and watched his own show weekly when it came out. The two main leads in this really dug deep in character and performance that makes this a great complex TV show.

This season of tv was one of the first times we'd seen truly film level quality on tv. That 8+ minute one shot was truly a sight to behold when it first aired.

I don't know if someone mentioned it in your Patreon last year, but here it is (again) anyway. The "Yellow King" and Carcosa are references to "The King in Yellow" by Robert W. Chambers. Written around the turn of the (20th) century, the book is considered amongst the first works of "weird fiction." The book is a collection of short stories and poem, only the first four are "weird." H.P. Lovecraft's work takes some inspiration from those stories, although by Lovecraft's time, Chambers was no longer writing weird fiction. His career was mostly popular romance novels, with which he was actually able to make a living as a writer. It is therefore ironic that he is remembered today for "The King in Yellow." You might want to check it out.

A SURPRISE, TO BE SURE, BUT A WELCOME ONE. This is the best miniseries I’ve ever seen. It’s basically a long movie. At least I felt like I was watching a movie. The 6 minute long tracking shot is my favourite ever scene in any show/movie... it’s just beautiful, I think I will never see something like that ever.

Frick yes! This season can comfortably be in the conversation for best season of TV against any show in any era. So excited to see how you like it!

Hey Jen, You ask about the psyche of Marty when Rust confronts him about his extramarital activities. I think Marty is one of those people who love to judge but does not like to be judged for his miscreants.------At the point when Rust was confronting him, he was pretending to be the perfect husband, the perfect family man.------ For Rust to call him out on it was an affront to his manhood, since he sees being the male protector for the women he is around, even though he ignores the main need for communication and interaction that most women desire.----- Later this plays out as he confronts his wife, his mistress, and even his daughters.

Honestly love to see you checking this out. I watched it on a whim about a year after it was released, and it's still in my top 3 favorite series of all time. I wouldn't bother with seasons 2 or 3. They're not bad by any means, but they don't come anywhere near how good this season is. Also, the group that does the intro music is "The Handsome Family." They're a husband/wife duo out of New Mexico, and their music is phenomenal (this series actually lead to me buying their entire discography). Can't wait for more. Cheers!

Hey Jen, by episode 2 we see so many of Marty's flaws. Marty is such a realistic character portrayal by Woody Harelson. ------ It seems like the start of the show that Rust is the dysfunctional personality when in fact it's Marty. ------ Marty's very big flaws in his personal life which cause so much more chaos to the relationship between the two characters. AS a detective he can't hold a candle to Rust's intuition, but he's is integral to case management and interviewing leads. Of course, you have so much to see with their professional and personal interactions.

Hey Jen, Rust is just phenomenal. He's such a flawed character, but he doesn't shy away from those defiencies. It allows him to get in the mind of the perpretrator. Every time I see clips from the first season of TD it makes me respect Matthew McConahey's acting. He really gets into the psyche of his characters. Which would send us mere mortals ape shit.

Episode 4 is one of the greatest episodes in TV history.

Along the shore the cloud waves break, The twin suns sink behind the lake, The shadows lengthen In Carcosa. Strange is the night where black stars rise, And strange moons circle through the skies, But stranger still is Lost Carcosa. Songs that the Hyades shall sing, Where flap the tatters of the King, Must die unheard in Dim Carcosa. Song of my soul, my voice is dead, Die thou, unsung, as tears unshed Shall dry and die in Lost Carcosa. -"Cassilda's Song" in The King in Yellow Act 1, Scene 2

"Louisiana is basically a character on the show" You absolutely nailed that commentary! And yes, episode 4 that last part was done in one shot. Just chef's kiss. This is just about one of the best series (Season 1 specifically, although Season 2 & 3 grow on you if you re-watch a couple of times) i've ever watched...of all time. You should check out the FX Series, "Justified". Harlan, Kentucky is one of the main characters in that series and Timothy Olyphant and Walton Goggins are just amazing!

One of the greatest continuous tracking shots in TV history (Episode 4)

It's interesting that in order to think how the "killer" thinks, somehow the hunter has to think that way too. The flip side is that often we assume that others are thinking like we do, hence Marty's paranoia about Rust "mowing his lawn". Other great dramatizations of this that spring to mind are Michael Mann's movies Manhunter and Heat, and the 90's TV series Millennium, which is about as dark as television has ever got.

Amaazing Jen that you watched "True Detective" Season 1. It's one of my favorite TV shows of all time. This show will make you question your trust in humanity. I know I did.

It hasn't been out of the 20° range for three days where I live, but now I'm feeling warm and cozy watching the detectives with the lovely Jen. 🙂

I can't get enough of Jen's reviews, and this one you cut right to the chase/review. It is a great show with top notch acting and writing and can not wait for part 3.

Loved this reaction! True Detective is like my fav show, so when I saw this video I clicked instantly. I love your thoughtful comments about the show.

This show (and mind you, I only saw this first season) kind of reminds me of "Seven" crossed with an occult themed horror film with a little sprinkle of "The X-Files" on top. Both Woody and Matthew knocked their performances out of the park!

An absolutely phenomenal show!

Love this first season so much. Arguably one of the greatest seasons of TV.

This is such a great series.Glad to see you watching this.

Vintage Jen!! So good to revisit this - truly one of, if not -the-, best single series of TV of all time. I probably watch it once every year or so, every single time it gives up more. And on the raid at the end of Ep4 - it *is* actually one take. They had shots planned in where they could have cut if needs be (the lens flare on the heli is one, when Rust and Ginger pass behind the hanging laundry is another), but they went for the single take, and nailed it.

“There were other times when I felt I was mainlining the truth of the universe” is such a wonderful line. So relatable - that feeling of suddenly seeing everything so clearly for a moment.

This is a pretty full-on series. This first season is especially heavy. Good luck. Prepare to be riveted.

This show is really truly about masculinity. Both positive and extremely toxic. That theme carries through, especially into the third season.

True detective season 1 might be the most perfect single season of television ever made 👌

Very interesting stuff here Jen, this series has certainly gripped my attention! McConaughey & Harrelson are always great, and I have many favorite movies with both of them!! Thanks for sharing this today, and I will be here for the rest. . .

Thank you for watching and sharing your reaction to this, Jen. It isn't their first shared project. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey played brothers in "Ed TV."

This is an astonishing and riveting cop drama that is exceptionally acted by everyone in it.well picked Jen👍🇬🇧

I watched this week to week and was captivated. The writing and cinematography is incredible. Some of Harrelson and McConaughey's best work too, which is saying something. Also Alexandra Daddario 😍 Too bad season 2 was a let down. If possible, skip straight to season 3 😅

It took me a few watches to see it but in the second episode when they walk into the burnt out church in the rafters above them is a large Owl sitting there starring at them as they walk in. Now that's some creepy atmosphere given the subject matter.

A little note on Woody's character talking about mowing another man's lawn. There was a scene in Kingpin with Woody and Randy Quaid where he said the same line. I'm a fan of actors bringing nods from one character to another. Another great example was Ed Norton Pulling a line from American History X to Death to Smoochy.

I want to recommend two of my favorite Matthew McConaughey movies: "Killer Joe" (2011) and "Mud" (2012). "Killer Joe" is such a brutally cynical dark comedy that Matthew McConaughey said he felt like he needed to take a shower after the first time he read the script, but after adjusting his perspective, he realized that it was brilliant and hilarious. Conversely, "Mud" is a beautifully bittersweet story with characters that will touch your heart. It feels like a very quiet, personal movie (which probably why people who watch it love it yet it gets largely overlooked). If you do take my recommendation but only watch one and not the other, then watch "Mud."

lmao i love when cohle says 'you're gonna love this jacket i got' and the next shot is marty wearing the jacket

Fun fact: All 8 episodes are directed by the same guy who directed No Time To Die. the latest James Bond movie.

To me the three main male characters in this show represent the "dark triad"; Rust Cohle is Machiavellian, Marty Hart is a narcissist, and the killer is a psychopath. I am not sure if Nic Pizzolatto intended it that way, though. EDIT: I feel like Rust Cohle is the favorite character for me and most people who like this series, but that's probably not a good thing . . .

Thank you for sharing ☺️ You’re breakdown and in show chat is perfect 😉 Rusty and I are brothers from different mothers. I call it pragmatism it’s a lot like pessimism 🤷‍♂️

The single greatest season of TV yet written, in my book. The show is just incredible. The beautiful, spellbinding monologues/dialogues, the pacing, the layered plot.. the characters! It completely blew my mind the first time I watched it. Just recently rewatched it again for the first time, and it was somehow even better than I remembered it to be...

Living rent free in my head, that's a great quote

🙌 the tumbler matches the decor!!! Superstyle chic Murray 👏

I've lost track of the number of times I've watched this season, and I've watched a fair number of reactions to it; but, you really blew my mind with an observation you made during episode three. They were asking Cohle about his success "in the box" and he answered that he always knew in about five minutes whether someone was guilty or not, then asked them how long they took. You said that he was really asking them if they had decided, yet, as to *his* guilt or innocence. Wow! That blew me away. Very insightful, indeed. Well done. Okay...on to episode four....

Happy NY Jen. Have you ever seen the Austin Powers trilogy? I was thinking it might be right up your street.

I love this series. Rust Cohle came to me at the height of my personal cynicism, and it added to a few years of torment in my own "locked room". However, I will say there's significant growth on the other side. I don't think my cynicism will ever go away, but I do fight for seeing the light as aggressively as I can.

The truly sad thing about this show is that although both actors were nominated for Emmys, they were up against each other and ultimately neither won.

Cheaters are always the most paranoid of being cheated on.

FYI - the 'Yellow King' is an allusion to the collection of stories The King In Yellow by Robert W. Chambers 🧐

An entire TV series shot and edited, on film. This raised an impressive bar. Looking forward to Season 4, with Jodie Foster. And, yes, that part in ep. 4 was one continuous shot. I remember reading an interview with the director, Cary Joji Fukunaga, shortly after it premiered. He explained the intense mechanics and logistics of the scene.

Been watching TV since the early '60's and True Detective S01 is easily one of the top five shows ever produced.

I must say you "get" this show way better than most. As you said, the crime is secondary. It's more of a deep dive into these two men as well as the introspection caused by Rust's philosophy. It's my personal favorite show ever. There isn't one line of dialogue that is a throw away. Everything said is said for a reason. If you watched it a second time I believe you'd pick up on more of the clues which are presented but not referenced. As far as all-time great characters go the masses seem to have chosen Walter White. Easily Rust for me. Oddly and sadly, I've never related to a character as much I do with Rust. I've suffered many of the same things as him and have had an unfortunate affinity for darkness. I also live in the south and you might be the first reactor I've seen who connects the pacing with the location and also didn't pass judgement on us "rednecks" down here. We are the one group/class of people who society deems perfectly acceptable to denigrate. I'd like to type about six paragraphs on my thoughts about TD but no one wants to read all that lol. I will say the themes and even some of the humor go over most people's heads. I'm headed over to your part 2 now. Thank you for doing this! (don't waste your time with seasons 2 and 3 as each is a self contained season and they don't hold a candle to S1 and were very disappointing IMO)

this is a perfect show for Jen to react to. The show is brilliant and so is the reactor!

Amazing job in your episode 3 review Jen!!! You perfectly described this first season having seen less than half of it.

I'm going out on a bit of a limb, but.....Matthew's Rust Cohle is the single greatest character in TV history.

This is a series with many small references. The fact that they mention the yellow king, Carcosa, and other references, is a clear reference to certain novels by HP Lovecraft, genius of cosmic horror, from whom Edgar Allan Poe took much inspiration. As a nerd, hearing those words in the series made everything more interesting and dangerous.

Actually I believe the "one-shot" *does* have a cut in it but it is cleverly hidden. When Rust and the bker pass by the big laundry hanging from a line outside thats where I suspect they cut. Edit: On second watch I think I saw even more. :D When Rust first opens the door to the outside from inside the stash house and after the camera pans up, then down to/from the helicopter.

“That’s a lot.” I know how I know that. I just wonder how Jen knows that. 😂

Hi Jen hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤️

35:20 Regarding ‘the world needs bad men’, I can’t remember where I read it, but apparently that line in the Bible ‘blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the Earth’ is a poor translation from Greek because instead of ‘meek’, meaning humble and gentle, what it really should say is ‘those with swords who know how to use them, but choose to keep them sheathed shall inherit the Earth’, which sounds very similar to ‘the world need bad men’ to me.

This 50mins long, multiple episode format is awesome

Theme song is such a banger

Woohoo! 😃 But need to go to bed. 😭 Will catch it tomorrow.

Dang, what a treat J-Master!

Art. Literal art.

Interesting to hear your thoughts on this 1st season of TD. Looking forward to the next part. 😎👍 5:09 I love when things are Jeneric.

The best overall analysis done by any reactor who has reacted to TRUE Detective season 1.

King, church and they met that big time preacher too.

24:30: Funny thing about that is that Matthew McConaughey is deeply religious, whereas Woody Harrelson is an atheist. The show's writer is an atheist as well.

Jens comfort blanket - your gonna need it

Masterpiece. Nuff said

The final scene was filmed at Fort MaComb in LA. Which fort I raided and which video is on my channel. Just search Fort MaComb + Raid

34:00 🤣 yeah pretty much sums up Coles character. but its respectable :)

Hey Jen 🥰 excellent reaction really love your insight you get it. 👍🏽🙏🏽✌🏽♥️

my favorite movie for nuanced characters is King of New York, you might like it a lot

We need the next 4 asap!

Ohhhhhh you mentioned Veep! I love it so much! Now I’m gonna cross my fingers and go search to see if you’ve done Veep and BINGE! Or cross my fingers and hope you do veep soon😅

True Detective season 2 wasn’t as well regarded but it’s actually solid. I recommend just not trying to compare it to Sn 1, but let’s face Sn 1 is incomparably amazing. Think of Sn 2 as just a good season of detective work about creepy weird complicated villains

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Great analysis of the show. Love how you are combining your reactions. Have you done Dexter reactions? Keep up the awesome reactions. Thx 👍

It's interesting how Hart's mistress looks almost exactly like his wife.

Carcosa always needs more inhabitants.

The TD series with Vince Vaughn is pretty good as well.

If you like Rust's monologues, you should youtube inmendham on antinatalism or efilism. Stuff around 5-8 years old content. Or even look for graytaich0 who does a lot of videos edits of his videos. But yeah if you find the right videos, the original are better, just tons of videos of his you would have to scan thru to find. inmendham/gary looks just like Rust and talks just like him too. Always made me wonder if someone in production of this show knew of him.

wooo! glad you're watching this! Definitely a nice slow burn done perfectly..this was so enjoyable that i still havent given season 2 a chance yet lol. Seems like you'll thoroughly enjoy this!

Season 3 is quite good would recommend after finishing season1

You should add "Lovecraft Country" to the list

Time to journey through Carcosa.

I can’t wait for season 4

Nice reaction 😊😊

yesssssss. best show EVER. season 1 was epic. better than breaking bad.

If you ever check out another TV series on here, it's be nice to see you watch Justified. An underrated great show and a great cast!

so good

I thought the 1st season was excellent.

This show is brilliant, and the acting is a joy to behold. Unfortunately, season 2 is extremely disappointing, but seasons 3 and 4 are excellent.