Time is a flat circle but it might be running out.
Very few shows enthralled audiences like Season One 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 received a host of awards and admiration – we could watch Rust Cohle’s monologues a thousand times and never get bored – but Season 2 didn’t live up to expectations.
To be fair, there’s plenty to admire in the recent season with Colin Farrell’s performance and a memorable shoot-out on the streets of LA being the highlights, but the show really suffered following the departure of director Cary Fukunaga.
HBO’s television department is currently mid-shake-up, their president Michael Lombardo is being replaced by Casey Bloys, and The Hollywood Reporter have suggested that any new season of True Detective is far from a certainty.
“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. (HBO sources suggest a new project from creator Nic Pizzolatto is more likely)”, they say.
It’s a big departure 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.
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