I watched this in one sitting on DVD. The two main characters turned in flawless performances. The complexity and depth of plot and characterization kept me engrossed and riveted right up until the last few minutes whereby it suddenly took a nose-dive into the shallows of mediocrity. There was a moment when it could have ended more powerfully, when the two men are left and awaiting help. (Are they found in time? Do both live? Only one? etc, etc). But OH NO! The final couple of scenes slip into formulaic "happy-ending" mode with Marty having his "Happy Family-moment", and the otherwise intelligent, and philosophical Cohle having his "God-moment". Oh Pu-lease!!!
Review of True Detective
