Episode #1: The Long Bright Dark




Detect This!: A True Detective Podcast show

Summary: In the first "real" episode of Detect This, Andrew and Charlie turn their detective skills on the premiere episode of True Detective. Is this a solid start to the show? What role does religion play in the themes and characterization we've seen so far? How do the different worldviews of Cohle and Hart affect their respective approaches to the murder investigation? Is the show's depiction of women sexist? Tune in to find out. Plus, Andrew throws out a couple of crazy theories about who the killer could be. SHOW NOTES: 0:25 - Intro 11:30 - A theory about Cohle 16:27 - Religious iconography 23:15 - Different philosophies, different case outlooks 31:08 - Hart's potential affair, the show's depiction of women 40:30 - A faded memory of a town 46:30 - Another crazy theory 52:00 - 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!