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Everything we know about the new season of True Detective

It stars our own Colin Farrell.

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IT’S JUST ONE minute long, but the True Detective season two teaser trailer has us VERY excited for June.

We’ve watched it a few times (for research, like), and have scoured the internet for information, so here’s what we know so far about the forthcoming season.

Fasten your seatbelts.

When will it air?

On HBO, on 21 June in the USA. We can expect eight hour-long episodes.

What about Ireland?

Season 1 was broadcast on Sky Atlantic, but there has been no official confirmation from them yet about if it will be the same this time around.

There were only a few weeks between the US and UK/Ireland airing dates last time, so fingers crossed.

Who’s in it?

Not Matthew McConaughey and his lovely blazers, that’s for sure.

Sigh.

Sorry, where was I?

Oh, right. Here’s the main cast:

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  • Rachel McAdams as Ventura County Sheriff detective Ani Bezzerides. (We already love her)

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  • Colin Farrell as “compromised” detective Ray Velcoro, who works with Ani. (Big moustache. Looks troubled.)

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  • Taylor Kitsch as California Highway Patrol motorcycle cop Paul Woodrugh. (Handsome. Troubled. Thumps people outside of hospitals)

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  • Vince Vaughn as entrepreneur/criminal Frank Semyon. (Troubled. Knows Velcoro.)

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  • Kelly Reilly as Jordan, Semyon’s wife and former D-list actress. (She’s a great British actress who you may know from Sherlock)

Where is it set?

California.

What’s the theme song this time around?

So long, the great Handsome Family.

With T Bone Burnett as music supervisor, the song choices are always top notch here.

This latest song is a bit of a mystery, though the Arden Concert Gild claims that it is performed by country singer Lera Lynn

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If you Google the song lyrics, you get nada.

What’s that necklace Colin Farrell’s character is wearing?

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It’s called a Bolo Tie, and it’s associated with the American West, and sometimes with Native American silversmiths.

The bolo tie was made the official neckwear of Arizona back in 1971.

A key to Velcoro’s past or his motivations? Or just a hint that he’s a fan of silver-and-leather decorative neckwear?

Who wrote and directed this season?

The series creator Nic Pizzolatto is back, and Cary Fukunaga (the first season’s director) is an executive producer.

Justin Lin directed the first two episodes. He’s also the guy behind the camera for the Fast and Furious movies…

But what’s it going to be about?

Looks like a move away from the supernatural elements (Carcosa! The Yellow King! Voodoo!) of the first season, and instead a focus on a murder, criminals, a dark underworld, sex and money.

Standard.

Says HBO:

A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California.
Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, LA County. Vince Vaughn plays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (Kelly Reilly), struggles with his choices and her own.
Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves, while Taylor Kitsch plays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene which triggers an investigation involving three law enforcement groups, multiple criminal collusions, and billions of dollars.

Last year, HBO executives said that the first two scripts of the new season are “more exciting than the first season”.

According to MoviePilot (which could be absolutely wrong about this, but we’ll soon see):

  • The dead body that’s found has got satanic symbols carved into its chest
  • Woodrugh and Velcoro are assigned to the case
  • The victim is apparently an associate of Seymon, and had links to S&M clubs
  • Bezzerides helps Woodrugh and Velcoro, but she and Velcoro don’t see eye-to-eye.

I heard there will be an orgy scene in it

According to leaks, there will indeed be an orgy scene, and two adult film actors were hired to act in it.

Last time around, we all gasped at the technical audacity required for this one-take, six-minute wonder:

This time, it could the “colossal” and “deliriously vast” orgy scene that captures our attention. Hmm.

Finally, who’s this lad?

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Only time will tell.

Farewell, Hart and Cohle. 

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:15 AM

    Bye and thanks for the many laughs on here, Capt. Adebayo, you legend!!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:54 PM

    He must have gotten himself a girlfriend and she’s off barking orders

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:22 AM

    Apparently Capt Adebayo Flynn has run into a bit of bother, some people aren’t happy with his decision http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO12Ba5PwMA

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:41 AM

    Hilarious!!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 1:44 PM

    That’s brilliant!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 2:45 PM

    Love it! :)

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    Oct 5th 2013, 3:32 PM

    Ha ha. He will be missed.

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:17 AM

    ADEBAAAAAAAAAYOOOOOOO
    *sniff*
    well the Capt finally got me to open that twitter account.
    long life and prosper, Capt

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:24 AM

    The capt had the ladies wrapped around his finger

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:47 AM

    He’s some character. Pity there arent more like him on here. Its all cranky b******s now :)

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:11 PM

    I’m far more upset about Adebayo leaving than i should be…its worse than when Robbie left Take That!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:32 AM

    Oh Captain, my captain?

    (Standing on chair, fist over heart, sigh)

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    Oct 5th 2013, 2:19 PM

    Captain for president , let’s vote him in ….

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:41 AM

    Didn’t know the Captain had quit. Very funny guy and genuinely insightful.

    Good luck, Captain!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:21 PM

    After all the love from the women Adebayo is likely to come back in a new twitter life as Commander Adebayo Flynn!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:05 PM

    Say it ain’t so captain. Say it ain’t so:( sobs.

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:15 PM

    So long Captain, your posts are always top quality and good craic! Call back soon!

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:24 PM

    He’s not calling back, ever.
    He’s just too strong.
    *denial, tears, anger, acceptance, pride*

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    Oct 5th 2013, 12:53 PM

    Farewell Adebayo, you legend! A great aul character…

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    Oct 5th 2013, 1:28 PM

    Why has he left?

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    Oct 5th 2013, 3:08 PM

    So long Capt and your legacy will remain.
    Lelsie, lets ratchet it up a gear.

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    Oct 5th 2013, 4:27 PM

    You did good captain, consider yourself promoted to commandant.

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    Oct 5th 2013, 1:46 PM

    I guess it’s up to Leslie Alan Rock to shepard the flock now…

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    Oct 5th 2013, 1:54 PM

    Oh god not Lesley Alan Moron, nobody wants his input

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    Oct 5th 2013, 3:10 PM

    I disagree with you.
    I find Leslie’s posts quite good (and God knows I have had a few run in’s and don’t always agree)

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:29 PM

    Thank you michael. ..onwards and side wards I shall lead you

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    Oct 5th 2013, 11:37 PM

    Let’s Rock Leslie ;-). Take no prisoners.

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    Oct 5th 2013, 10:50 PM

    Personally I thought “capt” was an ass hole. :)

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    Oct 11th 2013, 11:43 AM

    how do you quit an online forum? Surely it’s accessible from anywhere in the world (and on ISS)?

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