The Final Country

Every time I think this season has hit a ceiling it just keeps raising the bar, it's like the Michael jordan of being an incredible television series. This episode continues the theme of giving some answers and closure to certain plot points while raising increasingly more questions to others. This episode takes it a step further however and slowly begins to reveal the grander powers at work behind this case. The cycling between the timelines continues to be expertly timed in a way that keeps you fascinated in both while not revealing all the cards in either (a method I always admired from season 1.) The cinematography and set design also continues to mesmerize in a way that so expertly, yet subconsciously, evokes the tones of lost hope and forgotten lands. Finally, this episode, much like the previous, ends in a bone chillingly suspenseful scene that begs for intrigue and answers that it won't disclose until the grand finale.

P.S. Throughout this entire season there have been various slight nods and hints to season 1, however this episode definitively linked the 1st and 3rd season in a way that almost felt like a mini climax!!! Finally we know that season 1 and 3 exist in the same world, and further more there was references to another case like the ones from s1 and s3 that took place in Nebraska! (Potential season 4???) Either way I'm incredibly excited to see what Pizzolatto has to offer for the future of True Detective!

The last episode of this season had better be incredible or I will be furious. Season 3 has been such a slow build and there are still so many questions left to answer. If the final episode does not deliver it will be extremely disappointing. I probably will not even watch Season 4. I'm not confident that they can tie it all up in one more episode, but, I hope they do.

From episode 1. i knew that s03 is gonna be as good as s01, this episode is the best so far. If u think that this season is too slow, just go watch csi.

So finaly we get closer to the real suspects and the real true detectives lead us to that. Great acting and dark slow burning story. Masterpiece of television art.

"The Final Country" is a bittersweet conclusion to a haunting and complex season of True Detective. This episode masterfully ties together the disparate timelines, offering a sense of closure while leaving room for interpretation.

The episode delves deeper into the personal lives of Wayne Hays and Roland West, exploring the toll that the case has taken on their relationships and mental health. Mahershala Ali continues to deliver a captivating performance, conveying the weight of the past and the uncertainty of the future.

While the episode offers some answers, it also raises new questions and leaves some mysteries unresolved. This ambiguity adds to the show's overall haunting atmosphere. The Ozarks setting continues to be a powerful backdrop, and the cinematography is as stunning as ever.

The pacing is deliberate, allowing for a thoughtful exploration of the characters and the themes of memory, guilt, and the passage of time. The final scene is both poignant and bittersweet, providing a fitting end to a remarkable season.

Overall, "The Final Country" is a satisfying conclusion to True Detective Season 3. It's a testament to the show's ability to blend complex storytelling, strong character development, and a haunting atmosphere.