I love this breakdown of True Detective, season one was amazing, it hurt to watch, but was so enthralling...a very deep look at a very real looking investigation...
Marty is the heart (Hart) of the two. Warm, feeling, passionate, full of love and hate. He doesn't really lie about anything to keep himself from the truth lol he just cant help himself.
I like how Hart says from now on the car is for silent reflection and Chole keeps talking😆. And Chole raising his hand in the Chief’s office. Best cop duo ever.
Love the video, but whooooaaaa whoa whoa whoa. Certified Marty-liker here. I need to pause your good analysis and take up for him. You say Marty is inherently less interesting, but his failures as a partner and as a father are key to the show, and he's extremely interesting for it. Both Marty and Rust are messy people--Marty more obviously, but also Rust because in one key way he does lie to himself about his capacity for love and happiness. Rust wallows in grief. In fact, he got more likeable when I realized, in my 30s, that he's just extremely depressed. Marty starts on his journey that Rust took before the events of the show, and we get to see how his character arc differs from his partner's. Now I'll say you're 100% right about Rust's analysis of their differences. It's more analytical and cutting. It's not completely accurate, but it's the truth. But Marty gets to see parts of himself that are hidden from him by his own self-delusion. I think, when he says he's "a regular type of dude (with a big-ass dick)" to Pampania and Gilbough, he might off-handedly be lying, but he better knows who he is after he and Rust go their separate ways. He is not a normal guy. He's not even a good guy. He coasted by on life, never critically examining the wider culture behind the violent crimes he used to be tasked with solving, abusing his power and hurting his family. Marty doesn't bring the numbers in because he's not marketable. He gives the impressions of a Watson more than a Sherlock. But the interesting thing about him is that he is way, way more messed-up than that sidekick archetype, and he is on a more equal level to Rust than most detective stories would allow.
Nah, I don't hate Marty. The dude has a couple of moments that redeem him for me (crying at the hospital and the moment after he tells Maggie that even her mom thinks she's a ballbuster). But seriously, would you rather watch a whole season about Marty, or a whole season about Rust?
@@Noam-e3i True Detective Season 1 thrives because it balances its characters so perfectly. Rust Cohle and Marty Hart are polar opposites in so many ways, but they complement each other brilliantly. Watching an entire season focused on just one of them would have been unbearable-either too heavy or too shallow. Their dynamic is what makes the story so compelling. Rust’s philosophical monologues are fascinating, but it’s important to remember that his bleak worldview isn’t the ultimate truth of the show. His beliefs are tested and, in many ways, disproven by the end. He’s just as flawed and deluded as Marty-though in very different ways. It’s not until he faces death that he starts to see things differently, hinting at a shift in his character. Marty, on the other hand, is a walking contradiction, constantly trying to maintain a facade of normalcy while indulging in self-destructive behavior. His flaws are more immediately obvious, but they’re no less damaging than Rust’s. Together, their contrasting personalities and flaws push the story forward and force each of them to confront their own demons. That balance is what makes Season 1 a masterpiece.
Have you seen Mad Men? Don Draper might be the best filmic depiction of running from trauma that's been written, really elegantly done. It's rarely at the forefront of his character, but it informs every plot point that he goes through. Also I have a HUGE pet peeve with True Detective and this is as good a space as any to express it, why the FUCK does Rust have a handlebar mustache in the current day/future scenes? I get it, he's let himself go, but he's clearly shaven his chin, so the mustache is a choice? Is Rust Cohle's inner-self a backwoods hillbilly? I understand he's from the south and deals with those types of people, but it's reasonable to assume that he looks up to weirdo academics and philosophers, in which case, he would grow a beard. It always pissed me off, it feels like something you'd see in a much worse show.
@@Noam-e3i genuinely excited for you to experience it for the first time! The first few episodes are very good in their own right but it doesn't really get going until halfway through the first season imo.
I've been a longtime fan of True Detective Season 1... and likely watched it 2 or maybe 3 times over (but not recently). If anyone asked why I liked it so much, it definitely would have been Mathew McConaughey's character, Rust. Going deeper, it would have been the deep dive into atheism, darkness, his thoughts on humanity and life (or its lack of meaning), etc. Essentially, here is a show and a character that is showing me that there are others out there, like me, who are struggling with these things and who can find some help in sharing it, talking about it, etc. Rust is the lovable character who has suffered trauma and who is INTERESTING. But why is he so lovable? Perhaps you are right that it is trauma, capability, and willingness... I might have said trauma/darkness, goodness, and capability. I mean, we want our hero to be smart and capable, generally... not just "good" without more... he needs to be capable. We want to like him, be rooting for him, and find him otherwise interesting in some way, which the extremely capable characteristic meets. Anyway, great video! I look forward to the next part!
Thank you so much! You put it very succinctly - Rust really does help us to think and talk about things we experience in our own lives, but why do we love him? That's what I intend to answer in the final essay in this trilogy, but in order to do that I'll need to go over much more of the first season. Thank you, again, for the observation. You've made me reconsider whether the thumbnail is a little on the misleading side, considering I don't answer that question in this video.
Opening a true detective video essay with IASIP is insane, im subscribed
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Keep posting.
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Thank you! This kind of encouragement really goes a long way.
This analysis is great, I hope you will get more viewers. Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much for saying! I hope so too.
“True detective” *is* the greatest achievement in film history.
Season 1*
19:44 what have we done to deserve such a good analysis of this show haha, thank you
What have I done to deserve such an audience... Seriously, thank you!
I love this breakdown of True Detective, season one was amazing, it hurt to watch, but was so enthralling...a very deep look at a very real looking investigation...
Thank you very much!
Awesome stuff. Makes me wanna rewatch the show to catch all the instances of the lies theme
Thank you! That is precisely my goal with this kind of thing!
Rust lies to get to the truth while marty lies to hide it
Well said.
Marty is the heart (Hart) of the two. Warm, feeling, passionate, full of love and hate. He doesn't really lie about anything to keep himself from the truth lol he just cant help himself.
your "technical-mindedness" brings much joy
Very glad to have found a way to use my powers for good XD
I think of many of the things Rust says, often. What a great season of a show.
Same.
I like how Hart says from now on the car is for silent reflection and Chole keeps talking😆. And Chole raising his hand in the Chief’s office. Best cop duo ever.
Very good video on possibly the best TV show of all time. I feel very confident in saying: keep it up and you'll succeed on this platform
Thank you very much for the vote of confidence, it goes a long way.
Finished season 1 just yesterday and bumped into your videos. Suscribed e.e
A genuine honour to have my analysis hit that hot iron.
Truly great video my friend :)
Thank you!
Great job
Thank you!
Outstanding work
Thank you!
Love the video, but whooooaaaa whoa whoa whoa. Certified Marty-liker here. I need to pause your good analysis and take up for him. You say Marty is inherently less interesting, but his failures as a partner and as a father are key to the show, and he's extremely interesting for it.
Both Marty and Rust are messy people--Marty more obviously, but also Rust because in one key way he does lie to himself about his capacity for love and happiness. Rust wallows in grief. In fact, he got more likeable when I realized, in my 30s, that he's just extremely depressed. Marty starts on his journey that Rust took before the events of the show, and we get to see how his character arc differs from his partner's. Now I'll say you're 100% right about Rust's analysis of their differences. It's more analytical and cutting. It's not completely accurate, but it's the truth. But Marty gets to see parts of himself that are hidden from him by his own self-delusion. I think, when he says he's "a regular type of dude (with a big-ass dick)" to Pampania and Gilbough, he might off-handedly be lying, but he better knows who he is after he and Rust go their separate ways. He is not a normal guy. He's not even a good guy. He coasted by on life, never critically examining the wider culture behind the violent crimes he used to be tasked with solving, abusing his power and hurting his family.
Marty doesn't bring the numbers in because he's not marketable. He gives the impressions of a Watson more than a Sherlock. But the interesting thing about him is that he is way, way more messed-up than that sidekick archetype, and he is on a more equal level to Rust than most detective stories would allow.
Nah, I don't hate Marty. The dude has a couple of moments that redeem him for me (crying at the hospital and the moment after he tells Maggie that even her mom thinks she's a ballbuster). But seriously, would you rather watch a whole season about Marty, or a whole season about Rust?
@@Noam-e3i True Detective Season 1 thrives because it balances its characters so perfectly. Rust Cohle and Marty Hart are polar opposites in so many ways, but they complement each other brilliantly. Watching an entire season focused on just one of them would have been unbearable-either too heavy or too shallow. Their dynamic is what makes the story so compelling.
Rust’s philosophical monologues are fascinating, but it’s important to remember that his bleak worldview isn’t the ultimate truth of the show. His beliefs are tested and, in many ways, disproven by the end. He’s just as flawed and deluded as Marty-though in very different ways. It’s not until he faces death that he starts to see things differently, hinting at a shift in his character.
Marty, on the other hand, is a walking contradiction, constantly trying to maintain a facade of normalcy while indulging in self-destructive behavior. His flaws are more immediately obvious, but they’re no less damaging than Rust’s. Together, their contrasting personalities and flaws push the story forward and force each of them to confront their own demons. That balance is what makes Season 1 a masterpiece.
2:53 No! His trauma is the death of his wife and son by a biker gang.
Why is this in my left ear?
Have you seen Mad Men? Don Draper might be the best filmic depiction of running from trauma that's been written, really elegantly done. It's rarely at the forefront of his character, but it informs every plot point that he goes through.
Also I have a HUGE pet peeve with True Detective and this is as good a space as any to express it, why the FUCK does Rust have a handlebar mustache in the current day/future scenes? I get it, he's let himself go, but he's clearly shaven his chin, so the mustache is a choice? Is Rust Cohle's inner-self a backwoods hillbilly? I understand he's from the south and deals with those types of people, but it's reasonable to assume that he looks up to weirdo academics and philosophers, in which case, he would grow a beard. It always pissed me off, it feels like something you'd see in a much worse show.
I haven't, but that's one of the best recs for it I ever read. Thanks.
As for your second question, I'm afraid that's beyond my powers of analysis.
@@Noam-e3i genuinely excited for you to experience it for the first time! The first few episodes are very good in their own right but it doesn't really get going until halfway through the first season imo.
I've been a longtime fan of True Detective Season 1... and likely watched it 2 or maybe 3 times over (but not recently). If anyone asked why I liked it so much, it definitely would have been Mathew McConaughey's character, Rust. Going deeper, it would have been the deep dive into atheism, darkness, his thoughts on humanity and life (or its lack of meaning), etc. Essentially, here is a show and a character that is showing me that there are others out there, like me, who are struggling with these things and who can find some help in sharing it, talking about it, etc. Rust is the lovable character who has suffered trauma and who is INTERESTING. But why is he so lovable? Perhaps you are right that it is trauma, capability, and willingness... I might have said trauma/darkness, goodness, and capability. I mean, we want our hero to be smart and capable, generally... not just "good" without more... he needs to be capable. We want to like him, be rooting for him, and find him otherwise interesting in some way, which the extremely capable characteristic meets. Anyway, great video! I look forward to the next part!
Thank you so much! You put it very succinctly - Rust really does help us to think and talk about things we experience in our own lives, but why do we love him? That's what I intend to answer in the final essay in this trilogy, but in order to do that I'll need to go over much more of the first season.
Thank you, again, for the observation. You've made me reconsider whether the thumbnail is a little on the misleading side, considering I don't answer that question in this video.
I wouldn’t say misleading at all! But if so, perhaps adding some darkness to this character represented by a joyful lawn gnome… hahaha!
What can I say - everybody loves a multilayered character.
I got citations for that thing u needed citations for 🦔🇿🇦
Proceed?
good
thanks
Speak for yourself
We didn't understand? No, you didn't.
True detective was a great first three episodes but it sucked. It had interesting characters but the writers could not flesh it out right
Nah
I can't agree with that objective statement, but I can accept that it was working for you.