7 Problems With True Detective Season 2 That Nobody Wants To Admit

4. The Location Is Too Conventional

While season one's uniqueness was further highlighted by its distinctive location, the deep backwaters of rural Louisiana, the screenwriters have taken the incredibly risky decision of setting season two in the far more conventional location of California. The seldom dwelled-upon expanse between Los Angeles and San Francisco leaves some room for originality, but its setting on the instantly familiar west coast anchors the whole series in a way which could render it disappointingly predictable and conventional. In order to avoid resembling a new CSI spin-off, the creators of True Detective are going to have to pull some truly unique locations and shots out of the bag. Another blow is the loss of season one director Cary Fukunga. His now-legendary six minute tracking shot is regarded as one of the best long sequences in television history, and his departure will be sorely felt.