Quote Originally Posted by sundance435 View Post
That's what they billed it as, but it's not quite. The first season of "True Detective" was brilliant because it seemed supernatural but was basically non-fiction and the main characters were mysterious but relatable. There's just not enough depth or backstory to the characters in "The Outsider". I'm not really sure what they're trying to achieve, thematically. That said, I do like the show overall.
Agreed 100%. I made that comment when I was pretty early on in the show. It has not really kept me as hooked as the first few episodes did but I still enjoy it. True Detective (S1) was one of the best things I have ever seen on TV.