Time is a flat circle – but it might be running out.
Very few shows enthralled audiences like the first season of True Detective did, because its superb mix of memorable writing, wonderful acting and gothic aesthetic made the pursuit of The Yellow King utterly captivating.
Nic Pizzolatto’s show, which starred Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrerlson, received a host of awards and admiration – we could watch Rust Cohle’s monologues a thousand times and never get bored – but season two, to put it kindly, didn’t live up to expectations.
To be fair, there’s plenty to admire in that second season, with Colin Farrell’s performance and a memorable shoot-out on the streets of LA being the highlights.
Sad to hear #TrueDetective will probably not go on. I liked the 2nd season a lot. It was a deep well and took time to enter.
— Erica Ciccarone 🤌🏼 (@EricaCiccarone) May 26, 2016
But the show really suffered following the departure of its visionary director Cary Fukunaga.
I wasn't a huge fan of season 2 – but with the right cast and story I'd love to see another one. #TrueDetective https://t.co/3aWcrRfrGl
— Lowell Dean (@lolofilm) May 26, 2016
HBO’s television department is currently mid-shake-up: its president, Michael Lombardo, is being replaced by Casey Bloys, and The Hollywood Reporter has suggested that any new season of True Detective is far from a certainty.
Very happy for my good bud Casey Bloys – new President of @HBO. Smart choice! Plus we went to high school together😈https://t.co/9el9HAgCoO
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) May 25, 2016
“While juggernaut Game Of Thrones and the final season of Damon Lindelof’s Peabody-winning drama The Leftovers shouldn’t require too much of Bloys’ time, other decisions, including the fate of True Detective, now fall to him,” the magazine reports.
True Detective #truedetective #artwork #art #wacom #rustcohle #martyhart pic.twitter.com/3mNoiXX2h3
— Mikael Kallioniemi (@ArtbyMikael) May 16, 2016
HBO sources told THR that a whole new project from creator Nic Pizzolatto is more likely, which should soften the blow.
It’s a big leap to suggest that the show is definitely going to be scrapped, but it’s clear that there are some people that need convincing.
Here’s hoping that they take their time on any decision regarding its future – and the creative approach towards a third season.
