finally up to date with the show (ep 7) and thus the thread. glad it's got such a positive reception.
it's a little gimmicky sometimes (although the gimmicks are usually pretty good*), and the weary philosopher badass is maybe a victim of poor timing so hot on the heels of rust cohle... but it's a real treat nonetheless. i still think it owes a lot to BB in a good deal of its story, humour and character interactions... but that's no bad thing.
the cinematography in TV shows is really superb these days. also, what a golden first half of 2014 we've had in terms of US TV shows: true detective, game of thrones, the americans, mad men, fargo all on top form. and OitNB returns next week.
*ep 7 spoiler
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the invisible massacre in the fargo headquarters was particularly brilliant.