What's better True Detective Season 2 or 3?

[BeachBum Unreal]

Season 3 by far, S2 had its moments but was ultimately a let down

 

[Shaman]

Wish we could’ve got a full season of Saulnier directing. Sackheim did his thing, but them first two episodes just had that glow.

Yeah, those first two episodes of S3 felt special. Saulnier definitely would have elevated the rest of the season if he was given the reins...at the very least, we wouldn't have gotten those clumsily executed episodes Pizzolatto directed. Imagine that shootout in his hands

Saulnier was actually supposed to direct the first three episodes, but, of course, he exited the project because of the difficulty of working with Pizzolatto

 

[pete clemenza]

Both of those seasons were

 

[Neuromancer]

I was told to skip season 2 and went directly to season 3.

 

[Sonny Bonds]

This thread is making me want to rewatch season 2.

 

[TheDarceKnight]

Season 3. I thought 2 was trash.

 

[Cowboyz89]

Season two is the GOAT season for me...and that's no surprise really, better cinematography, writing, and story, however, Ali killed the acting and 3....hell, they all did, even Stephen Dorf which was a huge surprise from me.

Season 3 - Better acting, Season 2 - Better everything else.

Youre legitimately the first person ive seen that really likes season 2.

 

[Killigraphy]

Youre legitimately the first person ive seen that really likes season 2.

A more grittier/realistic touch. It mimicked the very realistic dealings vs cop and mobster, specifically, cartels. Nobody is perfect, and the overarching theme is addiction and lose. Farrell, proved again, that he's not just a silly one-shot actor. And Vaughn played his part convincingly, Frank was easily my fav character of the entire show right next to Mcconaughey's. But that's what I enjoyed about season 2, you aren't watching two rockstars go at being detectives, or even a super genius who just happens to get old/dementia. You're dealing with a very bitter-sweet season. If you're gonna go out, go out on your own terms, and that's what made me love season 2.

 

[Jermio]

2, easily. 3 had good acting, but the plot was wack. I don't really understand the overpraise of S1, either. The first 4 episodes were amazing of S1, but it went off the rails; frankly I thought S2 was overall the best season even though it didn't have the highs of S1.

 

[Formerly Black Trash]

You saw how happy Woody was when that titty went in his mouth?