20 reviews
Ladies and gentlemen, we have arrived! This episode has all the confrontations we've been waiting for. It has all the genius screen writing of the first season. Every scene has something to say and the story is truly coming together as we get closer than ever to solve the murder mystery.
I don't remember when was the last time I watched a TV episode so intense, full of adrenaline rush and thrill. Maybe it was one of the good episodes of Braking Bad or the first season. This one definitely reminded me of the first season when it was finally coming together.
Collin Ferrel is at his best and we see yet another great scene involving him and Vince Vaughn. I gotta admit, I wasn't sure if Vince Vaughn has what it takes to play a mob boss but his amazing performance makes you believe he was born to do these kind of roles. It's a shame he didn't get to do more of it in the past.
Rachel McAdams is on a whole different level of her character here and keeps you on your toes in one of the best scenes of the show. You thought last episode was action packed and intense? Think again! because this is the best episode of the season so far with a lot to offer in every scene.
I don't remember when was the last time I watched a TV episode so intense, full of adrenaline rush and thrill. Maybe it was one of the good episodes of Braking Bad or the first season. This one definitely reminded me of the first season when it was finally coming together.
Collin Ferrel is at his best and we see yet another great scene involving him and Vince Vaughn. I gotta admit, I wasn't sure if Vince Vaughn has what it takes to play a mob boss but his amazing performance makes you believe he was born to do these kind of roles. It's a shame he didn't get to do more of it in the past.
Rachel McAdams is on a whole different level of her character here and keeps you on your toes in one of the best scenes of the show. You thought last episode was action packed and intense? Think again! because this is the best episode of the season so far with a lot to offer in every scene.
- DystopianFigure
- Jul 25, 2015
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So far, it's been very hard to see the point to this season. The case was uninteresting, the drama scattered. Even when there was a truly impressive scene, such as the shoot out before, the rest of the episode felt completely scattered. Last week's episode was a step in the right direction, but now, finally, we have an episode worthy of the first season.
The first half of the episode deals mostly with Farrel. May his moustache rest in peace. This was good, as he has been the most interesting part of the season so far. Farrel's performance is really what sells this whole section.
Then, the gang infiltrates a prostitution ring tied to Caspere by sending in McAdams in disguise. Not only was this a wonderfully intense and disturbing sequence, but it revealed a shocking and interesting piece of back story for her character. Overall, the directing on this episode was stellar. It was the first episode to feel clear, concise, and consistently intriguing.
The first half of the episode deals mostly with Farrel. May his moustache rest in peace. This was good, as he has been the most interesting part of the season so far. Farrel's performance is really what sells this whole section.
Then, the gang infiltrates a prostitution ring tied to Caspere by sending in McAdams in disguise. Not only was this a wonderfully intense and disturbing sequence, but it revealed a shocking and interesting piece of back story for her character. Overall, the directing on this episode was stellar. It was the first episode to feel clear, concise, and consistently intriguing.
- TouchTheGarlicProduction
- Jul 25, 2015
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Colin Farrell takes all the spotlight this episode. The decision to cast him is justified as he delivers wide range of emotions and draws the audience with charming melancholy. Rusty Cohle was amazing, but Ray Velcoro is equally interesting in more grounded, less philosophical fashion.
Following the mishaps from the past, he reevaluates his life and eventually comes to a heavy conclusion. It's not often to see a variety of believable dilemma in the span of one TV series episode, but Farrell pulls it off. Seeing rage, guilt and sadness delivered seamlessly, audience will most likely invest to his damaged character.
The chemistry works well too, there is certain tension as he interacts with other cast, especially Vince Vaughn. His character Frank makes all sort of shady deals. The mafia boss is definitely better in his natural element of harsh environment than cushy family issue. As he digs further to satisfy demand of another party, he finds that it's a more personal effort than he thought.
This episode still has a few subtle hints, but it's more clear-cut and approachable. Rachel McAdams' Ani goes into a dangerous covert mission. She looks prettier and also more vulnerable in strange situation where she doesn't have much control. It's a different pace than the tough girl persona and definitely opens more view on her character.
It sheds away the undertone subliminal mystery and exposes the characters bare. This humanized them and made them much more relatable, even likable in all its sorrowful glory.
Following the mishaps from the past, he reevaluates his life and eventually comes to a heavy conclusion. It's not often to see a variety of believable dilemma in the span of one TV series episode, but Farrell pulls it off. Seeing rage, guilt and sadness delivered seamlessly, audience will most likely invest to his damaged character.
The chemistry works well too, there is certain tension as he interacts with other cast, especially Vince Vaughn. His character Frank makes all sort of shady deals. The mafia boss is definitely better in his natural element of harsh environment than cushy family issue. As he digs further to satisfy demand of another party, he finds that it's a more personal effort than he thought.
This episode still has a few subtle hints, but it's more clear-cut and approachable. Rachel McAdams' Ani goes into a dangerous covert mission. She looks prettier and also more vulnerable in strange situation where she doesn't have much control. It's a different pace than the tough girl persona and definitely opens more view on her character.
It sheds away the undertone subliminal mystery and exposes the characters bare. This humanized them and made them much more relatable, even likable in all its sorrowful glory.
- quincytheodore
- Jul 25, 2015
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This show is beyond words. Everything about it is perfect. There are only positive things to say. To put it simply, this show is a masterpiece that is at the top with the best(Twin Peaks). Anything I can think to say feels like I'm stating the obvious.
Spoiler Alert:
Velcoro's character has developed in a very interesting way and Farrell is exceptional in his performance. Have to say, Farrell really does shine amazingly at this point. Farrell is definitely the one for the role. I think Vaughn, also the one for his role, performed exceptionally as well in this episode, maybe his best so far. This episode was very intense. Learning a lot more about what the main characters are after in life while the investigation just got a boost from their successful objective of obtaining the documents that include the signatures. Looks like there's going to be a very impressive finale. Again, speechless. This show is one hell of a ride.
Spoiler Alert:
Velcoro's character has developed in a very interesting way and Farrell is exceptional in his performance. Have to say, Farrell really does shine amazingly at this point. Farrell is definitely the one for the role. I think Vaughn, also the one for his role, performed exceptionally as well in this episode, maybe his best so far. This episode was very intense. Learning a lot more about what the main characters are after in life while the investigation just got a boost from their successful objective of obtaining the documents that include the signatures. Looks like there's going to be a very impressive finale. Again, speechless. This show is one hell of a ride.
Greetings from Lithuania.
Episode 5 was 8/10, and episode 6 was solid 9/10. While both of them moved a kinda complicated story so far forward, they did it in a bit different way. While the script is in the same mood, and didn't feature some groundbreaking plot points, directing was better in episode 6, director Miguel Sapochnik (still fresh from milestone "Game of Thrones" episode "Hardhome") did it better.
Overall, while this season's main plot isn't as intriguing as 1-st seasons yet, nor it isn't boring. Actors (especialy Colin Farrell) does a great job (while Taylor Kitsch's character isn't really used well), there are some scenes that are simply great - like for example the one in prison and the whole ending in party house. Still i can't figure it out "what" "True Detective" show really is (after seeing now 14 episodes of this anthology series - it is partly a detective story, with strong main characters which are out of their luck in personal life, but they are true detectives. It has some dialogs that would have never been spoken in real life (except for in some philosophy lecture), and it is not a gritty crime detective, yet it features the dark side of the world and human nature - "man is the clueless animal", but it does't go to deep. Maybe trying to enjoy it just the scenes them self, while you "get the beat", but then in your way stands a confusing and not typically simply told plot (which isn't a minus).If creators would manage to merge difficult plot (as it is now) with superb and not oversimplified but intriguing narrative (which isn't now) and deep and rich character (yes and no now) - that would be probably a near masterpiece. At the moment i can say that we don't have "a season we deserve" (in comparing to 1-st season), but it's is very OK one and definitely a watchable one (and sometimes in between great one). Nevetheless, last two episodes will be wild ride i think.
Episode 5 was 8/10, and episode 6 was solid 9/10. While both of them moved a kinda complicated story so far forward, they did it in a bit different way. While the script is in the same mood, and didn't feature some groundbreaking plot points, directing was better in episode 6, director Miguel Sapochnik (still fresh from milestone "Game of Thrones" episode "Hardhome") did it better.
Overall, while this season's main plot isn't as intriguing as 1-st seasons yet, nor it isn't boring. Actors (especialy Colin Farrell) does a great job (while Taylor Kitsch's character isn't really used well), there are some scenes that are simply great - like for example the one in prison and the whole ending in party house. Still i can't figure it out "what" "True Detective" show really is (after seeing now 14 episodes of this anthology series - it is partly a detective story, with strong main characters which are out of their luck in personal life, but they are true detectives. It has some dialogs that would have never been spoken in real life (except for in some philosophy lecture), and it is not a gritty crime detective, yet it features the dark side of the world and human nature - "man is the clueless animal", but it does't go to deep. Maybe trying to enjoy it just the scenes them self, while you "get the beat", but then in your way stands a confusing and not typically simply told plot (which isn't a minus).If creators would manage to merge difficult plot (as it is now) with superb and not oversimplified but intriguing narrative (which isn't now) and deep and rich character (yes and no now) - that would be probably a near masterpiece. At the moment i can say that we don't have "a season we deserve" (in comparing to 1-st season), but it's is very OK one and definitely a watchable one (and sometimes in between great one). Nevetheless, last two episodes will be wild ride i think.
- shesetsail
- Jul 27, 2015
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First review.
I've had a struggle with TD:Season II, mainly because of Vince Vaughns acting (I like Farrell and McAdams, they're brilliant) - but also the slow and a bit boring buildup.
This latest episode was for me Vinces breakthrough - I really hope he keeps developing.
And I really like the way it's going since the shooting episode, just curious to see see how they can manage to make all what it's build up to in the last two episodes.
MrRender
I've had a struggle with TD:Season II, mainly because of Vince Vaughns acting (I like Farrell and McAdams, they're brilliant) - but also the slow and a bit boring buildup.
This latest episode was for me Vinces breakthrough - I really hope he keeps developing.
And I really like the way it's going since the shooting episode, just curious to see see how they can manage to make all what it's build up to in the last two episodes.
MrRender
- beanluck-60754
- Jul 28, 2015
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This was the first episode where I could really feel the tension in the scenes throughout the episode! Multiple memorable moments that are the best I have seen in this season thus far!
This episode was a lot more focused on the story and the characters! I still enjoy Ray's character and his destructive path, as he slowly starts to realize just what kind of person he is! Colin Farrel was excellent at that phone call scene!
The party was also great! Finally a sequence with more disturbing atmosphere, tension and great directing and editing! This was the best sequence in this season thus far!
Season 2 started weak and confused, but it is starting to grow on me now!
This episode was a lot more focused on the story and the characters! I still enjoy Ray's character and his destructive path, as he slowly starts to realize just what kind of person he is! Colin Farrel was excellent at that phone call scene!
The party was also great! Finally a sequence with more disturbing atmosphere, tension and great directing and editing! This was the best sequence in this season thus far!
Season 2 started weak and confused, but it is starting to grow on me now!
- and_mikkelsen
- Aug 11, 2024
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Even though I haven't loved this season of True Detective, there are certain parts of the show that I have really enjoyed. Colin Farrell continues to dominate the acting each week and tonight was no different. But even I came around to Vince Vaughn tonight. It was one of the only episodes where his dialogue actually sounded genuine. And although this week once again didn't have the most coherent story, it was one of the more entertaining episodes of the season.
As the detectives moved closer (apparently) to the target, we got a great scene between Farrell and Vaughn, which as of now, didn't have anything to do with the larger killer at hand. This is one of the reasons why I don't think this season has worked. I really find Farrell's situation with his wife and son to be much more interesting than the actual search for the lead murderer. As a show, you cant let one overshadow the other, especially if you are going for an ensemble piece. With that being said, I once again wrote down "too much going on" in my notes. I feel like that's my main complaint about this show each and every week. Maybe it's that I don't care enough about the story, but I find myself asking what the hell is going on every week. But I did find it interesting how Vaughn ended up having a great father moment while Farrell struggled to connect with his son, when all season long it's been the other way around. It was a cool switch of our usual father figures.
I also found the whole Bezzerides looking into Churchman's prostitution ring to be a bit underwhelming, along with Vaughn's Mexican standoff. The episode was building it up like it was a life or death situation. And even though she ended up killing a man, I didn't feel scared for her character or anyone else in the episode. So overall, it was a step up this week, but not as much as I would have liked.
+Vaughn
+Switch of father figures
-Interested in the wrong story lines
7.4/10
As the detectives moved closer (apparently) to the target, we got a great scene between Farrell and Vaughn, which as of now, didn't have anything to do with the larger killer at hand. This is one of the reasons why I don't think this season has worked. I really find Farrell's situation with his wife and son to be much more interesting than the actual search for the lead murderer. As a show, you cant let one overshadow the other, especially if you are going for an ensemble piece. With that being said, I once again wrote down "too much going on" in my notes. I feel like that's my main complaint about this show each and every week. Maybe it's that I don't care enough about the story, but I find myself asking what the hell is going on every week. But I did find it interesting how Vaughn ended up having a great father moment while Farrell struggled to connect with his son, when all season long it's been the other way around. It was a cool switch of our usual father figures.
I also found the whole Bezzerides looking into Churchman's prostitution ring to be a bit underwhelming, along with Vaughn's Mexican standoff. The episode was building it up like it was a life or death situation. And even though she ended up killing a man, I didn't feel scared for her character or anyone else in the episode. So overall, it was a step up this week, but not as much as I would have liked.
+Vaughn
+Switch of father figures
-Interested in the wrong story lines
7.4/10
- ThomasDrufke
- Jul 26, 2015
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- May 22, 2024
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- alwaysdewright
- Jul 27, 2015
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People sit. They talk. I've given this show six episodes. I'm done. There are so many grievances, I just don't have the time to list them all. But for one, Vince Vaughn's acting is so one-note, so bad, his character seems superfluous. But he sits. And he talks. Occasionally in this six episodes, something happens, usually not until the tail end. I knew where it was going long ago, and yet so many long scenes, everything so endlessly grave, the maudlin musician in the background, cut to another sweeping helicopter shot, cut to Colin Farrell acting morose, or drinking a fifth of whiskey, doing an eight ball of cocaine, then having a lucid, sober conversation with his ex-wife. Then more sit downs, more wooden conversations, more weird music, more of Nic Pizzolato run amok. What the hell happened. This show takes itself so seriously, it breaks.
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- Aug 9, 2015
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- Jul 27, 2015
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