HBO's True Detective

[Bruce Malone]

I'm surprised no one has suggested a combo involving Christopher Waltz.

Christoph Waltz and Jamie Foxx?

Detective King Schultz.

 

[Motown Marvel]

ugh....no jamie foxx.

christopher waltz with morgan freeman would actually be pretty amazing.

 

[Maximus One]

Do you think there's a level of actor that wouldn't show up on this show? Sorry but I don't see Denzel or Clooney being on here. Or Christoph Waltz. That's like suggesting Leonardo Dicaprio or Brad Pitt. I don't see it happening. Yea, McConaughey is peaking about now but I still wouldn't consider him being on that same level, not yet at least. Ya gotta find the right combination of star power and feasibility. As I said, Forest Whitaker and Glenn Close. Make it happen HBO!

 

[TheAQU4M4N]

maybe a level of Fassbender?

 

[Bruce Malone]

I posted this before but it's strongly rumored the next season will have two female leads this time. So maybe it's time to brainstorm some strong potential female pairs?

 

[Maximus One]

As I said last page, Toni Colette and Tea Leoni damn it! With Glenn Close as the captain!

 

[craigdbfan]

Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lawrence.

 

[Bruce Malone]

Sandra Bullock and Jennifer Lawrence.

That would be huge but if only they had locked them up before they got their recent oscar noms? like they did with mcconaughey.

I can't see either of them doing a tv series, even one as worthy as true detective.

 

[craigdbfan]

That would be huge but if only they had locked them up before they got their recent oscar noms? like they did with mcconaughey.

I can't see either of them doing a tv series, even one as worthy as true detective.

I think you're right but how incredible would that be. The draw in would be gigantic too and I honestly believe both of them would give us performances on par with Woody and Matt.

 

[Bruce Malone]

The talent is there for sure but just so much went right with this seasons cast. I don't think anyone foresaw how big Matthew's career renaissance would be when he and woody were both cast? I'm pretty sure his plate is booked full at this point, compared to 1-2 years ago when he was probably 1st approached.

This season getting the praise it has will interest some decent sized talent but an 8 episode series is a big commitment for established currently popular film stars.

 

[craigdbfan]

Very true.

 

[Tyrell Wellick]

they should stick with men in lead roles..

 

[squeekness]

Two women would be all right depending on who was cast. Might not have the same intensity though....

 

[Kaleb]

screencap from the preview of tonights episode, this looks a lot like one of the drawing that Harts daughter did

Spoiler

 

[squeekness]

That's why I suspect she witnessed a ritual of some sort at her granddad's.

 

[Kaleb]

Wired has a good article on who could be the Yellow King, I love their theory on it possibly been Rust.

The two detectives interviewing Rust and Marty in the present have a theory: Rust was behind it all the time. What if they’re actually right? Rust has exceptional insight into the mind of the killer; we also know from his deep undercover years that he’s capable of profound deception. Not to mention that he’s sitting there constructing a circle of men out of beer cans that sure seems to represent the men of the cult the entire time they’re talking.

Of course Rust might not actually know he’s the killer. We know he spent time in a mental institution, not to mention the semi-regular hallucinations that are a byproduct of the miles of drugs he took while undercover. If he is the Yellow King, perhaps he’s unknowingly hunting himself just as earnestly as the two modern-day detectives are. Remember when the pharmacy shooter—the one who could name the Yellow King—mysteriously committed suicide? It’s worth noting that we’ve seen Rust tell an incarcerated suspect to kill themselves before. What if he was the one who convinced the man to commit suicide in order to cover his own tracks? When Ledoux tells Rust, “I’ve seen you in my dreams,” could he be referring to shared participation in the ritualistic abuse?

Rust is frequently able to produce confessions by tapping into people’s desire for forgiveness, something he seems to be looking for himself. Rust also talks about “the sin of being a father” and seems to constantly feel a need for atonement and the punishment of those who hurt children. Could he be referring to his own sin, his own abuse of children—even his own daughter? Several times, we see Rust gazing at a billboard offering a reward for the murderer of a young girl who died several years after he says his own daughter was killed. Could that have been his first victim? Or was he simply symbolically reenacting the death when he killed Dora Lange on the same day his daughter died?

Above Rust’s bed hangs a cross. He says it’s not a religious symbol, but rather a meditative one: “I contemplate the moment in the garden, the idea of allowing your own crucifixion.” He’s referring to the garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus foresaw his own crucifixion but did nothing to stop it because his death was necessary to provide salvation. Can Rust foresee his own death and downfall coming on some level? Does he fear it … but also welcome it?

Who Is True Detective’s Yellow King? Here Are Our 6 Favorite Theories

 

[Maximus One]

Wow, I don't know what to think now

 

[Tyrell Wellick]

Might not have the same intensity though....

that is my main concern...

cant see a actress doing what matthew did..

 

[souvlaki]

Wired has a good article on who could be the Yellow King, I love their theory on it possibly been Rust.


Who Is True Detective’s Yellow King? Here Are Our 6 Favorite Theories

Cool theory but a little too Fight Club-ish for me.

 

[Marvolo]

Did y'all realize that because Rust drank during his interview with the detectives that his entire interview is inadmissible in court? The show runners mentioned it in a behind the scenes thing.

 

[runawayboulder]

Did y'all realize that because Rust drank during his interview with the detectives that his entire interview is inadmissible in court? The show runners mentioned it in a behind the scenes thing.

Yeah but he didn't confess to anything. He basically covered the events from 95 and refused to give them anything more. The detectives were feeling him out if anything. It would have been the same if they spoke to him at his house.

 

[Marvolo]

Yeah but he didn't confess to anything. He basically covered the events from 95 and refused to give them anything more. The detectives were feeling him out if anything. It would have been the same if they spoke to him at his house.

Yeah, but still the entire conversation and video and audio can't be used in any way. It's smart on Rust's part that he covered his ass just in case.

 

[antsman41]

New episode tonight, right?

Or how many other shows does the Oscars ruin tonight?

 

[John Locke]

There was a new episode and it was great. Set up perfectly for the finale.

 

[runawayboulder]

Didn't ruin anything for me. I skipped the Oscars for TD and didn't miss squat.

Great ep tonight. I'm really excited for the end next week. The scene with Hart and his ex was the highlight. Also, later when she turned up to see Rust was great.