In this second episode, True Detective really comes into its own. The drama is better, the stakes are higher, and more is revealed about the characters. It's a lot easier to see here what makes the show so great, and it's heavily rooted in the main characters.
Marty is revealed to be having an affair, as is shown leading up to the show's first "HBO sex scene". His issues in his relationship are covered, which lends him a lot more nuance. It's clear this case is having a strong effect on his personal life, and seeing these unfold is perhaps more compelling than the crime itself.
Meanwhile, Rust is slowly opening up. We learn he doesn't know about his mother, and we learn more about his deceased daughter and dissolved relationship. As usual, he expresses thoughts on various matters, much to the irritation of everyone around him. But the increase in introspection towards him makes all of this so much more layered and interesting.
As for the case, progress is being made. As with the pilot, there's a balance between the characters' personal lives, the present, and the case itself, but the forward-driving plot is indeed the case, even if it's made interesting by how it impacts those involved. While progress is only marginal at first, it eventually culminates in one hell of a cliffhanger. This will certainly rope me in for the next episode, when I get around to watching it.
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