Chris Ryan and Jason Concepcion investigate the first episode of True Detective Season 3: “The Great War and Modern Memory.” Our detectives break down the plot, examine the characters, and analyze the context around the show’s time period. Chris and Jason also explore real-life crimes that mirror the crime happening on the show. They end with the big question: Is Season 3 connected to Season 1 in any way, and are we witnessing the expansion of the Nic Pizzolatto universe?
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