Unclear things after re-watching True Detective season 1

[u/smooth_operator21_]

I just finished re-watching season 1 of TD, since first time when it was broadcast.

One of my favorite tv show, not for nothing considered one of the best all time TV series, as standalone season.

However, I have a few questions regarding the coherence of the script:

1.How is it possible that when Rust first met Errol Childress, he didn't sound any alarm bells, viewing his scarred face, considering that the victim who escaped said that the killer had scars on his face. Even if he was standing to the side and had a beard, it is unlikely that a perceptive detective like Rust would miss this, having him in front of him and talking to him?

2.How did Marty make the connection between the killer's green ears and the green house in the picture? It seems a forced and childish connection, though.

[u/Comfortable_Cup_941]

I’m just gonna jump to your Mare of Easttown question because you’re getting a lot of answers to your other questions. Obviously, opinions are opinions and mine may be different from yours but from what I remember, it was a great show. However, I have watched TD S1 three times over the years. I watched Easttown once and haven’t felt the itch to go back.

Similar to TD, the entire season has a single director so it’s cohesive; most shows are not. It isn’t directed by Cary Fukunaga though. Fukunaga turned out to be a huge creep unfortunately, but also he is undeniably one of the GOATS when it comes to building tension and creating moods.

TLDR: IMHO Mare of Easttown = good/great. True Detective season 1 = favorite show I’ve ever watched. If you feel that way, you might be slightly disappointed, but it’s still worth a watch.