THE TELEVISION YOU DESERVE, NOT THE TELEVISION YOU WANT

[def_fr0g_42]

I didn’t watch True Detective, because I don’t have cable TV.

But most of my stateside friends did. I know this because my Facebook and Tumblr feeds were full of memes about it. Especially the finale. Something about the Yellow King. Many were displeased.

Anyway, I came across a related passage in this post (which is actually more about Mad Men,

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[thelastaerie]

We watched True Detective, though we don't have cable either (shhhh..... :-P)

I thought it was a well made show and I figured it was more about the two detectives, than about serial killers mystery (like Criminal Minds). I was let down a bit by the ending, not really because how the story turned out, but it lacked the dark, broody mood in the previous episodes. I thought it was an odd turn.

Re fans spoiling tv shows, I think BBC's Sherlock is a good example.

[def_fr0g_42]

I think that "odd turn" was sort of the point, according to the interviews I've read with the show creator.

Anyway, I may watch it eventually if it pops up on an airplane or something.

As for Sherlock, I haven't really watched that one either. We ended up enjoying Elementary more. Sacrilege, I know.