posted August 15, 2014 #
This writeup on
True Detective and the Petrochemical America Aesthetic is one of the most mindful writeups on the show that I've encountered. Much like it's title, it's a bit of a heady undertaking. At its core, it pontificates on the usage of Richard Misrach's photograph series
Petrochemical America during the opening sequence and how that dichotomy of rural landscapes being juxtaposed with chemical plants is actually rather indicative of the basic tenants of the show itself.
Beyond that, it dives into character analysis that goes beyond what I've personally considered before and tackle the potential disappointment with the finale that actually wraps it up quite nicely for me. It is, to say the least, a wonderful read.
via
Becky.
