True Detective S2
crimedramathriller
107
Competent
Engages without demanding much — watchable and reasonably crafted
Score Breakdown
Cognitive Stimulation/50
28
Educational Value/50
20
Craft & Quality/50
34
IQ = round((Cognitive × 0.4 + Educational × 0.35 + Craft × 0.25) × 4)
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The TVI Take
A California highway patrol officer, a detective, and a gangster investigate a corrupt murder. The most critically divisive season — the ambition is present but the execution is muddled.
Vince Vaughn is better than his reputation in this season. Educational about Southern California corruption and labor politics.
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