Customer Ratings & Reviews

Borrowing heavily from some of the darkest writings of cult author Thomas Ligotti, this opening season of True Detective is truly excellent. I think it took me until maybe the third episode before I was completely hooked in, but I think it's because there's an awful lot of groundwork to be laid at the beginning. In fact, the first episode is almost exactly NOT what you'd want as an opener because there's a deluge of information dumped on you & a LOT of talking. But punch through and face the rewards! Both McConaughey & Harrelson started their careers doing goofy bit parts & now find themselves A-list actors. And to have them teamed up (and pitted against each other in some ways) together to solve a dark series of cult-related murders is pretty rad.

This is an absorbing and dark crime drama on HBO that only lasts 8 episodes and will have a new cast and story next season. The writing is second to none and every supporting cast member, both small and large roles, fits just right. We all know by now that McConaughey can really act. After years and years of his talents being wasted, recent films like Mud, The Wolf of Wall Street and Dallas Buyers Club have put him on a career track that few actors ever experience. His work here on True Detective is in my mind the best thing he has ever done. Just hand him the awards and get it over with. Woody Harrelson plays a great foil to his very dark view of the world and the chemistry between the two is outstanding. HBO has a real contender to fill that Breaking Bad void in my life.

I didn't see this on HBO and my daughter thought I would enjoy it. I loved the story line and especially loved the acting. After the Dallas Buyers Club, it is the next segment of Matthew McConnoughey's transformation to a serious actor. Powerful acting by him and Woody Harrelson. Intense drama. I was sorry to come to the end of the story, but will re-watch it to focus on details that I missed. The theme song is haunting, but with T-bone Burnett as the music director, I expected the musical choices to be excellent and they were. I cannot imagine that the subsequent years of True Detective will come close to this one.

Very good second series takes a completely different run excellent choice of cast

BEST BUY, first, Happy New Year to you, and all your employees. I like Woody H and Matthew M, great actors, cant go wrong. I read excellent reviews regarding this hbo show "True Detective". I Have not even opened box yet, but will, because I have been busy since Black Friday due to holidays. BUT the price was THE BEST for a bluray of this! CHEAP! Thats why I buy at Best Buy, because Best Buy IS the BEST, for everything, especially the prices. I thank you, Best Buy. You are like a second family to me. I am in every Tuesday, to buy. Happy New Year to all!

Granted, I've never watched The Wire or The Shield, but compared to the more typical, popular cop dramas out there this is just so beyond what you see - such deep, complicated characters that you actually may care more about them than the case they're trying to solve. But the way the plot itself unravels and is told (jumping between past and present) is truly fantastic and engaging. I don't see how anybody can watch any of those Law and Orders or Blue Bloods or whatever while knowing stuff like True Detective is out there. Matthew McConaughey is so fantastic.

This was probably my favorite Blu-ray purchase of 2015. I loved everything about this show but the ending and the loose ends that could of been explored later (instead of making the second season). This really felt more like a long movie than a tv show, as everything wove together masterfully and the cast played their roles well (even if it did take Woody until the end of the season to really shine). If you have 8-9 hours to burn, like dark gritty crime dramas, and want to watch something you'll never forget, pick this up.

Boy has Matthew McConaughey come back swinging. No more run of the mill rom coms for him. Anyway, even if you are not really a matthew fan this show is worth the watch. It is compelling television at it's very best, and truly in a league of its own. It may be a slow burning show, but all that matters are the performances, mostly Matthews. They draw you in and leave you breathless. The two story lines one from the past, and one from the future create a heightened level of awareness for the viewer. It's a fun ride, so jump on that bandwagon.

True Detective has it all. Great visuals, great acting (McConaughey and Harrelson shine together), great sound, just an all time great. The story of a cold murder case in the deep American south handled over years and years has many twists and turns, but it all boils down to light vs dark, and everything on display in True Detective is a spot light. Special features are ok but could be better, however the reminiscing between Matt and Woody are great fun. Extremely recommended.

I would be at a loss to say this program could stand alone without its' A-list actors; Matthew McConnahay and Woody Harrelson. The crime in this story is interesting enough; as well as the characters that interact with Detectives McConnahay and Harrelson. Matthew's character is so smart he lives in his head most of the time. Woody's character is refreshingly subtle and understated for a detective. I enjoyed watching the two of them work together on this project. If you like crime noirs; this is an excellent one.

Loved this show! Great quality! Worth the money! Get this season!

My wife and I caught True Detective later by way of Netflix...and we got hooked from the start and couldn't hardly wait for the next disc to come in the mail! The acting is top notch and the story just pulls you in even despite the very adult content and graphic depictions of the darker side of human nature. Once you watch the first episode you will want to go down the rabbit hole with the detectives so to speak. It is certainly worth picking up to own especially now why it is on sale!

This is a gritty dark series that debuted on HBO. It has a slow building plot, but always keeps your interest. Set in the Louisiana swamps it deals with two detectives looking back on their time spent together as they tried to solve a murder. Very dark themes and existential dilemmas being faced by both the detectives and the suspects leave the characters teetering on the brink of sanity. Matthew Mcconaughey's character is the most flawed, but also the most interesting and my favorite on the show.

Hands down the best miniseries of the year. This is a very dark story that deals with religion, murder, cults, and family issues. It's a slow-burner with big payoffs, and you have to pay attention to what is going on with the characters and storyline, otherwise it is easy to get lost. With only 8 episodes, it's a great one to binge in a day, and has outstanding performances by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. For anyone that loves dark premium cable television dramas, it doesn't get much better than this.

I loved this show when it was originally running on HBO. It's dark, well-paced, beautiful shot with haunting imagery, etc. Everything someone should want in a horror/weird fiction-related story or a crime story. So I was gearing up to get either the DVD or blu-ray as soon as the series was finished. Aside from the quality of the show, many of the special features just show how everything came together. These special features are great for the fans who are interested in things like how the production process goes.

With a ton of options and content galore on what you can watch, True Detective stands above the rest. The show is ripe with solid performances, dialogue, tension, it keeps you locked in to the finale. The story also takes place in different eras, while peppering clues to the story progression, making you question the validity/intentions of the characters. Although the True Detective series has 2 Seasons under its belt, they are stand alone productions.

First off, If you have every been skeptical about Matthew Mcconaughey in any way, this show will turn that around. Him and Woody Harrelson are terrific together and have such great chemistry. Also, the setting in this show is incredible. It is set in the south, so you get a lot of those swampy looking locations and grimy landscapes that look amazing on bluray. All in all, this has been my favorite show since lost, and can't wait to see what they do next season with a whole new cast and setting.

I purchased this Blu-ray after watching the first episode! I needed to watch the entire season to the end. The story, about a serial killer of the worst kind, who commits murder with aberrant religious themes, mixed with a adult aspect, is pure adult suspenseful entertainment! Great performances from all, great dialogue, and very stunning cinematography. Better then almost all detective movies and almost all detective shows. A must watch and own!

True Detective Season 1 absolutely crushes expectations of a quality drama/series. It easily stands as one of the greatest TV series of all-time & challenges the Sopranos throne as king of the all-time greats. Mac & Woody just feed off each other's characters & puts you into their heads as they work the screen with absolute intensity. By far the best series HBO has done in the last 5 years.

This is a great "small screen" movie; the extra hours we get in an episodic formatted movie really help the actors bring the characters to life (Woody and Matthew are great in this vehicle). The writing and directing are also excellent. This could have easily been a big theatrical release, however they would have left a lot on the cutting room floor to make a 2-hour movie. Theater loss = our gain. Pick up this top-notch production!