Episode #18: Black Maps and Motel Rooms




Detect This!: A True Detective Podcast show

Summary: In this episode, Andrew and Charlie discuss the penultimate episode of the second season of True Detective, "Black Maps and Motel Rooms." It's the episode in which answers are finally given, and the puzzle pieces finally start to be put together in a major way. But is it enough to save the season? Is the exposition dump intriguing, or just confusing? Who are Laura and Leonard, and how are they involved? What is Jordan's role in everything happening to Frank? Are the tender moments between Ani and Ray earned? And what about the death of a major character that happens at the end? Tune in to hear a discussion of all these questions and many more. SHOW NOTES: 0:25 - Intro 3:28 - Overall thoughts on the episode 6:25 - Confusing exposition; what we know and what we don't 13:45 - Laura and Leonard 18:32 - Frank confronts Blake 21:50 - Jordan's role 26:00 - Who will die? 30:03 - Ray and Ani are a couple 37:10 - Miguel's betrayal 48:09 - Other stray thoughts 56:00 - Show close DON'T FORGET: You can contact the show by emailing detectthis@filmgeekradio.com or leaving a voicemail at 336-793-2509. Thanks for listening!