Super Bowl Trailers and Ads, and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Episode 5
Feb 12, 2024
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The hosts discuss Super Bowl trailers including 'Wicked', 'Deadpool 3', and the remake of 'Twisters'. They also talk about the emotional moments in the latest episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' and the lack of focus on detective work.
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Quick takeaways
The podcast discusses various trailers that aired during the Super Bowl, including 'Wicked', 'Deadpool 3', and the remake of 'Twisters'.
The penultimate episode of 'True Detective: Night Country' shines in its emotional moments but lacks in depicting actual detective work.
The episode leaves several unresolved storylines and unanswered questions, frustrating viewers going into the final episode.
Deep dives
The Clumsiness of the Detective Storytelling
The podcast episode continues a trend of clumsiness in terms of detective storytelling. It seems more interested in psychological exploration and the characters' backgrounds rather than focusing on solving the mysteries at hand.
The Supernatural Element
The episode adds a supernatural element to the story, suggesting that the dead are not truly dead and that there is an extra-sensory power at play. This additional layer of supernatural mystery, combined with the conspiratorial aspects, can be overwhelming and make the story feel crowded.
Loose Ends and Unresolved Storylines
The episode leaves many loose ends and unresolved storylines, such as Annie's murder, the events surrounding Wheeler's death, and the overall conspiracy. It can be frustrating as a viewer to have so many unanswered questions going into the final episode.
Lack of Progress in the Investigation
The investigation into the frozen researchers and Clark's disappearance has not made significant advancements. Red herrings like the Oliver Tagak lead and the Ukrainian bride have been explored, but little true progress has been made.
The Dramatic Standoff and Peter's Surprising Decision
In a shocking turn of events, Peter kills his father, rejecting his family ties. This act signifies his desire to form a new family outside of the toxic influences of his father. However, the episode fails to fully explore the emotional weight of this moment, as it continues with Navarro's arrival and the diversion towards the ice cave. The execution of the episode, particularly the handling of the aftermath of the patricide, falls short of the emotional impact it could have delivered.
Chris and Andy talk about some of the trailers that aired during the Super Bowl, including ‘Wicked’ (1:00), ‘Deadpool 3’ (15:05), and the remake of ‘Twisters’ (20:22). Then, they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘True Detective: Night Country’ and how the emotional moments really shined in this episode while there seems to be a lack of interest in depicting that actual detective work (31:21).