Freddie deBoer • 3556 implied HN points • 20 Feb 24
- The author believes that every season of True Detective has been disappointing, including the first season, which many consider a classic.
- There is a criticism that True Detective relies heavily on high budgets, stunning visuals, and star-studded cast, but lacks in plot coherence, thematic depth, and meaningful character development.
- The post points out the concept of 'Prestige Disease,' where a show's credentials and production values overshadow its actual artistic merit, leading to widely accepted but flawed acclaim.