Omega Station
8th episode of the 2nd season of True Detective / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Omega Station" is the eighth episode and season finale of the second season of the American anthology crime drama television series True Detective. It is the 16th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Nic Pizzolatto, and directed by John Crowley. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on August 9, 2015.
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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 8 | ||
Directed by | John Crowley | ||
Written by | Nic Pizzolatto | ||
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Cinematography by | Nigel Bluck | ||
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Original air date | August 9, 2015 (2015-08-09) | ||
Running time | 86 minutes | ||
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The season is set in California, and focuses on three detectives, Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell), Ani Bezzerides (Rachel McAdams) and Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch), from three cooperating police forces and a criminal-turned-businessman named Frank Semyon (Vince Vaughn) as they investigate a series of crimes they believe are linked to the murder of a corrupt politician. In the episode, Velcoro and Bezzerides partner with Semyon in order to take down their enemies in a last stand.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 2.73 million household viewers and gained a 1.2 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics; the writing, resolution to the main mystery, lack of emotional stakes, pacing, and anticlimactic ending were criticized, with many deeming it a disappointing season, although some praised the performances and Crowley's directing.