“We’re not gonna give you the Oscar, no matter how hard you try,” says Rust (Matthew McConaughey), calling out an act in an interrogation in the beginning of fourth episode. Well, if they gave Oscars to TV shows, Pizzolatto and Fukunaga’s True Detective would be my first pick. True Detective has to be one of the most engaging and entertaining shows I’ve ever seen. It is crime drama brought to perfection.
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The Hunger Games (2012)
While not entirely groundbreaking in its core concept (dystopian societies and forced combat have been explored before), The Hunger Games undeniably revitalized the Battle Royale genre for a new generation. Its success wasn’t just a lucky strike; it is a testament to its strengths as a well-crafted blockbuster and a faithful adaptation.
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