True Detective (TV Series) Maybe Tomorrow (2015) User Reviews

Somebody Murdered Him

[ThomasDrufke · 7/10 · 5 July 2015]

Writing True Detective Reviews have proved to be a lot shorter of a job than any other TV shows. Honestly, it's because I have been pretty indifferent to this season. I have liked a few of the characters and most of the performances but I just haven't been overly thrilled with the story. I also haven't been keen on the characters dynamics while they're together. Colin Farrell continues to be the best part about the show, and I'm glad to see he didn't actually die, although I don't know how much that makes sense story wise.

I chose the quote from Frank "somebody murdered him" as the title because I thought it spoke a lot about Farrell's character. He didn't die in the last episode, but in some ways, he did. His entire life as he knows it is being stripped away from him piece by piece. He will likely lose his child to custody issues. And he found out that state police is after him for one reason or another. McAdams character, Bezzerides, continues to puzzle me. We have had weird clues of her past but nothing has yet to come of it. Speaking of past, it looks like Woodrugh had some homosexual relations with his friend and it continues to haunt him. I think that's what this season has been about for each character. They have had event that significantly impacted them in the past and it continues to haunt what they're doing. For the most part, the show has been okay, but nothing too special. But last season had one of the most interesting dynamics between any characters on screen with McConaughey and Harrelson. But this season has failed to really recapture an ongoing intriguing dynamic.

But this episode felt more like True Detective of last season than last week did tone wise. So I'm hoping next week takes another step forward. I think this season has held a lot back in terms of all the characters back stories, but now we are getting a little bit more clearance. We also saw Vaughn's character show true cruelty and McAdams tell off yet another man. I will say, I dig this stare that her character gives. I have bought into her character, I would just like some pay off.

+McAdams stare

+Farrell's acting

+Tone

-Dynamics aren't as interesting

-Story has yet to grip me

7.3/10.

Last Among The Sequels.

[Ebirdthistle · 7/10 · 6 July 2015]

Completely lacks the profundity of the first season - from the super opening credits which now are just pastiche in the current season. No synergy between the characters and the dark settings and themes just don't atone for lack of substance. More than a third of the way through one expects more - three individuals, broken beyond repair and too many subplots mar what season 1 achieved.

Vaughan finally breaks his typecast and Farrell sits rather comfortably with his. In short they are all beautifully damaged but something essential is missing

Ends Ends

A kingpin and a patrolman walk into a club

[quincytheodore · 7/10 · 6 July 2015]

The multi perspective tone has proved to be reasonably engaging. As the story delves further, the characters and the actors have grown more, both subtly and menacingly, in the bleak world. Visual of the episode compliments the diversity as well, although the case isn't that appealing. The money con lacks the direct intimate involvement, aside maybe for one of them, nevertheless this season has gotten some momentum.

Vince Vaughn fits the shoe of mafia boss Frank. The material gives him ample chance to showcase the moderately antagonistic role, but it's not just from the script. He displays appropriate mannerism and even his visage is slowly getting wearier. Colin Farrell as Velcoro also brings his character to life, mostly after getting shot at before.

He seems very detached and lacking any passion, yet he still clings to the case despite everything around him literally crumbling away. Taylor Kitsch is still a bit fickle. He has more spotlight this episode, even paired with Rachel McAdams since Velcoro is injured half the time, but he still looks like a tag-along. His back story is slowly revealed, yet it's not as intriguing as the others'.

The cinematography takes the series into multiple environments this time, from exquisite manor to downtown slum. It's a good effort in expanding the outlook with each scene presenting unique ambiance. If anything, season two has shown bigger scale.

The case, leaning towards money scam or political angle, might not be that involving, but the myriad of cast works in keeping the interest going through the case and investigation.

True Detective - back on track

[rustcohlemarcellus · 9/10 · 6 July 2015]

This episode, directed by Janus Metz, was much better than the previous two episodes. I though the previous two was okay, but nothing more than that. Episode 3 is definitely raising the bar! Everything was better, than the previous episodes, and the 'True Detective atmosphere' is back, but with a new soul. Dark, twisted and a solid story.

+ Directing + Acting (except for McAdams, she was descent, but nothing more than that) + Action and suspense + Story/writing

Give it a chance, put your (season 1) glasses in a drawer, and watch season 2 for what it is!

I'm looking so much forward to the next episodes! 9.5/10.

They shoot you to pieces

[jasperan · 10/10 · 29 July 2018]

I never understood this until I watched the whole season again. Amazing how everything connects after time.

He survived

[gedikreverdi · 28 November 2021]

Ray got blasted and survived. Someone took the footage in the house. One of the guys of Frank got killed like the old guy. The car that dropped the dead body by the highway belongs to a filmmaking company. Ray's character feels a lot more real and deeper than those in the first season. Frank beat the fat manager of the club from where Caspere left with a European girl who's been missing. Ray and the female detective finally found the car but someone with a mask exploded it and they couldn't catch him. This is the lowest rated episode and I like it very much.

There's only one season of true detective

[normandorais · 7/10 · 7 July 2015]

I came to the conclusion that there are actually only one season of true detective. It must have been a mistake along the way that the title ended up on the wrong series. Dialogues are to long and meaningless, the continuity of the events doesn't flow well and the countless amount of clichés would suit a comedy better. Oh! I forgot, the casting, I think they should have taken more time to consider a less star studded selection, maybe young actors and actresses that have something to prove would have added a touch of unexpectedness and roughness that are sadly missing in season 2. The soundtrack however is not bad, definitely not what season one had to offer but pleasant enough. So, keep the series going but change the title. Near detective maybe.

Building and Getting Better

[alansmithee12 · 8/10 · 6 July 2015]

Much has been made about the slow pace of season 2 for True Detective. To my recollection, much of the same criticism was made for season 1 too and yet the overall consensus ended up being quite positive for it.

While I can only speak for myself, after seeing episode 3, Maybe Tomorrow, it seems like season 2 is going in the same "slow, but effective" direction successfully.

First off though, lets admit the drawbacks of this episode, because they do exist. Ray's survival against what was intentionally made to seem like a sure death in the previous episode already has been rightfully criticized as a cheap cliffhanger. The show had a chance to solidify this season as one where anythings goes and has now lost that chance. However, as a Vox article pointed out, there are also positives to the choice to have him survive, not least of which are that CF gets to continue to grace the screen with his presence, and his survival adds clues as to who might be involved in the larger conspiracy the protagonists are trying to unravel (after all, maybe someone who's a part of Ray's department would only use riot shells and want to warn Ray away from the case rather than kill him).

Another positive note for the episode can be said for the action. Not to buy into the whole Michael Bay "I love explosions and chases" cliché, but what can I say? They certainly don't hurt when you add them moderately into a show to provide balance to something that was previously a little too dialogue heavy.

Again though, there's nothing wrong with dialogue either if it adds to the story as well. Not that they weren't before, but the season's characters are all beginning to take shape- even the side characters (did anyone notice the weird, but hilarious "momma's boy" comment Annie's partner directed at her former lover?). Everyone seems to be getting not only more fleshed out, but they're also starting to grow and become more 3 dimensional, especially Ray and Frank.

Lastly, speaking of Frank, to say nothing of Vince Vaughn in this episode would be unfair. A lot people, myself included, were a little unsure/ skeptical about whether he was delivering what was needed to portray such a character. After all, he's done dramatic roles before, but he is, of course, much more known for his comedic efforts. I think one of the reasons some people were a little iffy about Vaughn in the last few episodes is his character was written as someone smart enough to know that nothing is ever for sure, and as such was struggling to be sure of himself in an uncertain time. That is to say because he was unsure of himself, so were we as an audience.

However, this episode allowed him to deliver what most people were looking for which was some range and confidence we hadn't seen yet. His authority matched his desperation perfectly which accumulated for a great peak in his fight scene with a former business associate who mocked his current standing. Vaughn did so authentically and extremely effectively.

Hopefully the rest of the season can continue to build the way this episode did.

Finally We're Getting Somewhere

[jacknelson-23442 · 9/10 · 10 July 2015]

So I didn't know how I felt about "Night Finds You" and was actually considering dropping the season if this episode didn't deliver. I'm happy to say that I was overjoyed with where "Maybe Tomorrow" went in relation to deepening the mystery and character development.

For the first two episodes the four main characters we've come to care about seemed anxious, tense, and just let life happen to them. I think this sentiment hit its climax when Ray was shot at the end of the second episode. His revival (while sort of a cheap showman's trick) inspired a new Ray to take on the case and life with new conviction. I like the Ray seething at Frank from across the both much better than the one that buried himself in the bottom of the bottle. Both still have their problems, but "new Ray" actually cares.

Finally, Frank bears his teeth too when he's called out by the pimp in the club. Now the viewers know a Frank they can fear instead of seeing him as fearful (which he still kind of is, but that's okay). What I liked best about him in this episode is we see he's at his best when his wife and him are a team. We're beginning to see the first glimpses of a potential split at the end of the episode, which makes Frank and his wife more interesting and real.

We only got a little bit of Ani. The episode highlighted that she's a tough cookie and that's really about it. We explored Paul a little more too, making him easier to understand instead of the obvious sore thumb in the group (which he still is). We even got to see him make progress on the case!

Lastly, I liked that the episode actually showed the detectives doing investigative work, introducing us to more weird and eccentric characters (the weird characters was something I actually liked about "Night Finds You").

The plot thickens as it becomes even clearer that Ray, Ani, and Paul aren't really meant to solve the case. How exciting!

The Sins of the Fathers

[lavatch · 5/10 · 18 February 2018]

This third episode opens with a dream sequence in which Velcoro, having been seriously wounded, imagines a conversation with his father who is outfitted in his police uniform. The scene recalls the dad Velcoro knew as a child. There are far too many characters and subplots introduced in this episode, and the only unifying strand is the negative imprint of fathers on their children.

The program offers variations on the "sins of the father being passed to the son" theme. But what specifically have the fathers done that damaged their children? There is nothing to suggest that Antigone's new age father was abusive. Velcoro's dad seems like he was a decent father and an honest cop. Frank Semyon's grandfather was a drunk who recklessly endangered the grandson by locking him in the basement. But all of these loose plot strands do not add up to any significant statement about family dysfunction. The dialogue is also uneven with a number of the characters using incorrect grammar and the word "ain't." Yet in the same breath, they are able draw upon a rich collegiate vocabulary for words like "apopletic."

By the end of the program, the narrative has not advanced very far towards solving the murder of Ben Caspere. The most interesting relationship thus far is that of Antigone Bezzerides and Ray Velcoro. Ani has been instructed by the state authorities to use Velcoro as bait, entrapping him into revealing the sordid details about corruption in Vinci. But recognizing some decent values in Velcoro, Ani is reluctant to betray a fellow officer. She is a true detective!

Lazy writing

[alwaysdewright · 1/10 · 14 July 2015]

Well it only took about 5 minutes to confirm Pizzolatto is a lazy hack of a writer. Step 1: Steal a page from David Lynch's play book (then proceed to ruin it). Step 2: Rely on a cliché cliff hanger to rope viewers into tuning in next week (then proceed to ruin it). Collin Ferrell is quite possibly the only reason to watch this show right now... and truth be told he should have been put out of his misery. That would have been a total game changer and would have set True Detective apart from any other show. But in the end it all ends up being lazy. I wonder which director Pizzolatto will steal from next week (then proceed to ruin it)...

Move or Die

[shesetsail · 10 July 2015]

It's as though Pizzolato realised that the Cohle/Hart magic was irreplaceable, and decided to turn TD2 into a David Lynch tribute instead. The loss of Fukunaga's direction is truly desperate. Justin Lin has done the season no favours, playing with yellow light and blue light and long chords and close-ups so long that even when something finally gets moving in episode 3 (I don't know if he is still directing at this point, because stuff happens and the guy seems opposed to action on principle) it has a sense of grinding gears, tortuous and slow.

A point's being lost here. This is the golden age of television drama, right? The characters are illuminated by their responses to the plot. Write the characters and move, move, move the plot and the audience will connect. Still life is not TV. In this case, it's barely art.

Chasing a guy wearing a kaonashi mask is not drama. For god's sake, all the perp needs to do is take the mask off, and our hapless cops wouldn't know where to look. They're already facing challenges crossing the road.

I remember Hart and Cohle, and keep watching but if this had been season 1, I'm not convinced Pizzolato would have got a second shot.