True Detective is not just an average mystery. It is half detective gothic, half rich character development, and its the latter half that really lets Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson shine. McConaughey is widely considered a front-runner (along with Bryan Cranston) in the Emmy race and rightly so, but Harrelson holds his own and does not let his costar overshadow him one bit. If it had not been for McConaughey's momentum fresh off his Oscar win, I think Harrelson would be right up there with him. His character might not be as mysterious or philosophical, but he has equal depth and range. Together, their brilliant dialogue reinforces the intense atmosphere and dark style set by the Louisiana bayou. T Bone Burnett backs that up with a fittingly ominous and gorgeous soundtrack.
We watch the characters evolve as well as the mystery unfold over a twelve year period. In terms of storytelling, the format of the show allows for the story to unfold slowly, keeping the viewer transfixed. Multiple timelines reveal different stages of the detective-work sometimes out of order, letting the viewer piece it together.
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