True Detective: Night Country struggles to recreate one Rust and Marty moment from season 1.
Set in an isolated town called Ennis, True Detective season 4 introduces many novel elements that allow it to etch its own identity in the franchise. However, it also draws several references to season 1’s story beats that seemingly connect to the show’s best installment. For instance, one of the most obvious True Detective season 1 easter eggs in season 4 is the prevalence of the spiral symbol.
The fourth installment of True Detective also confirms a Rust Cohle theory by revealing season 4’s Travis Cohle was his father. True Detective: Night Country also drops a subtle nod to Tuttles by revealing that its central Tsalal lab was indirectly being funded by the evil season 1 family. In episode 3, Night Country also attempts to recreate a Rust and Marty scene but seemingly falls short.
Danvers & Navarro’s Car Scene Is Reminiscent Of One Rust & Marty Conversation
True Detective: Night Country features a scene where Danvers and Navarro open up to one another while making their way to a lead in the overarching crime. This scene is reminiscent of Rust and Marty’s car conversation from True Detective season 1, where Marty initially tries to break the ice with Rust but instantly regrets his decision after Rust starts preaching about his nihilistic worldview. Like Hart looks down on Rust and judges him for being too grim and philosophical with his answers, Danvers makes fun of Navarro in True Detective: Night Country’s episode 3 for saying she prays in her free time.
When Danvers asks Navarro what she prays about, Navarro claims she does not talk, only listens. This moment is again similar to a scene from True Detective season 1’s episode 1 where Marty asks Rust if she got any sleep last. Like Navarro says, “I don’t talk, I listen,” in season 4, Rust responds to Marty’s question by saying: “I don’t sleep, I just dream.” Although both scenes do an incredible job at highlighting the personal inclinations and complex dynamics between their respective characters, there are several reasons why only one of them is far more memorable.
Navarro & Danvers’ Dynamic Lacks Rust & Marty’s Comical & Philosophical Balance
As intriguing as Navarro and Danvers’ car conversation in True Detective: Night Country may seem, it seemingly lacks the philosophical depth and comical balance that Rust and Cohle bring to the table. Rust’s poetic yet pessimistic philosophies combined with Hart’s hilarious reactions make their dynamic more entertaining, leaving viewers wondering how they will eventually get along and solve the overarching case. Navarro’s quotes in the scene do have a hint of profundity, but they fall short of being as novel and enigmatic as Rust’s.
While it is unfair to compare True Detective season 4’s character beats with season 1’s, the contrast highlights how each new season introduces unique character dynamics. Yet, since season 1 paved the way for the show’s popularity and success, the main character dynamics and arc from every season are somehow in the same vein as Marty and Cohle’s. This benefits all new seasons because Rust and Marty are arguably two of the best-written characters in the genre. However, at the same time, it also makes room for comparison between True Detective season 1 and its follow-ups.
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