A few weeks back True Detective's second season started up and was instantly met with resistance by some. Did it have a lot to prove? Most definitely, given how well-received Season 1 was and the fact that neither the original cast or director were returning, though creator Nic Pizzolatto is still guiding the series.

Rachel McAdams as Ani Bezzerides in True Detective.

Look, it's almost straight up impossible to equal the first season, let alone top it. And the Season 2 premiere, featuring all new characters and a new story (revolving around a fictional city based on real-life Vernon, Ca) didn't contain an actual case. It was more about introducing us to the sullen ensemble cast and that may not have been the best way to suck doubters into a new season. Also, the fact that the victim -- now that a murder case is underway, as of the second episode -- was a crooked, perverted, non-sympathetic character doesn't help matters either.Our question to you now though is: Are you still going to watch? Do you like what you see? True Detective boasts quite a pedigree and cast and the second episode ended with a bit of a shock. Was that enough to kickstart your engagement if you were on the fence? Let us know your feelings in the poll below...

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