The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
My husband and I are addicted to crime dramas. We watch them all. This past January we knew that True Detective, which stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harelson (that pretty much seals its success right there), would be one that we would not miss. It did not disappoint.
Season one of True Detective used multiple timelines that followed two Louisiana State Police homicide detectives, Rust Cohle and Martin Hart, trying to solve a murder of a young woman. During the course of the 17 years that was chronicled in this series, it became evident that they were hunting for a serial killer. McConaughey and Harelson’s gave fascinating performances as they showed off their characters dark sides. The storyline was gripping and suspenseful and exactly the type of show that would encourage one to order HBO.
I can’t think of a better gift for Father’s Day than to give Dad Season 1 of True Detective. A great show beats receiving a plaid tie or another pair of socks any day! Best Buy is a great place to get this HBO series, which releases on June 10. Dad will have all summer to catch up on this series so he can be ready for Season 2, which is rumored to start in January of 2015 and will have some big name stars as part of the cast.
Best Buy has a huge selection of HBO Series available that would make great gifts not just for Father’s Day but for any gift giving occasion. These include HBO’s Game of Thrones, Eastbound and Down and Curb Your Enthusiasm (one of my husband’s favorites).
“HBO All on Sale” will be available from 6/8 – 6/14 at Best Buy – both in store & online.
Don’t delay, you only have a little over a week to pick out your gift before Father’s Day. Giving one of the HBO series available at Best Buy will make Dad happy and give you the satisfaction of giving not only a great gift, but a unique one!
I received a copy of True Detective Season 1 for writing this post. All opinions are my own.
Pam Buttikofer is a co-founder of Imperfect Women. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband of 36 years and enjoys spending time with her husband, sons and her lovable pups.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
June 6, 2014 at 6:40 amI’ve heard such good things about this show, but don’t have HBO, so now I don’t have an excuse not to check it out 🙂
Terry says
June 6, 2014 at 7:44 amI wonder if my Hubs knows about this show… It is one that I am sure he would really like.
Kay Adeola says
June 6, 2014 at 8:59 amNot heard of this show.I would like to check it out.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
June 6, 2014 at 9:44 amMy husband started watching this! And with DVD and digital copies, binge watching is the BEST way to get caught up!
JennieIW says
June 6, 2014 at 9:50 amTrue Detective is awesome, though very dark and disturbing.
Jaime says
June 6, 2014 at 11:18 amI’ve never seen True Detective (we don’t have HBO.) I’ll have to mention this to my husband. It sounds like something he’d be into seeing.
Lauren says
June 6, 2014 at 1:45 pmI don’t have HBO, so I either have to download or go buy the shows. I’ll keep this one in mind. Sounds like something I would like! Thanks!
Shell says
June 6, 2014 at 2:00 pmWe started watching this, but never finished it. I’d like to finish the season!
Mitch says
June 6, 2014 at 4:18 pmYou had me at Best Buy. They have everything! And this looks like a great show for our collection, we are going to need something to view when the kid is at sleep away camp!
Rachael says
June 6, 2014 at 4:38 pmI haven’t watched True Detective. I’ll have to check it out.
Karen says
June 6, 2014 at 6:21 pmI love this show and I’m getting my husband into it too! I can’t wait for the new season to start!
Renee says
June 6, 2014 at 7:21 pmI just started watching this series the other day and I am totally addicted! I love Matthew and since I live in New Orleans, this show was a must watch for me. So glad they are doing a second season.
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
June 6, 2014 at 7:26 pmI have never seen this show, but it looks really good. I will have to check it out. My dad used to love Hill Street Blues, so maybe he would like this as well.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
June 6, 2014 at 7:29 pmI’ve not seen this show, but I’ve heard some great reviews. I’ll have to check it out.
Liz Mays says
June 6, 2014 at 8:14 pmI keep hearing about this and it sounds like I’m gonna have to give in and purchase the season! I do love Matthew!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
June 6, 2014 at 8:22 pmI love Matthew! I don’t think I’ve seen this show though.
Kiwi says
June 6, 2014 at 11:56 pmAnything with Matthew is sure to be a hit…because well he is just awesome to look at! It sounds like a great series!
Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says
June 7, 2014 at 7:00 amI had no idea those two were doing a TV series – this sounds awesome! I will have to check it out!
Emily says
June 7, 2014 at 10:24 amMy husband and I like crime dramas too. This had good actors, for sure!
Elizabeth@ Food Ramblings says
June 7, 2014 at 11:02 amI hear this series is awesome- can’t wait to watch it!
Janel (A Mom's Take) says
June 7, 2014 at 11:19 amI need to watch this. I was scrolling through HBO shows last night on my On Demand and I saw this, thinking my hubby and I might start it.
Onica {MommyFactor} says
June 8, 2014 at 4:41 amI haven’t seen this but it sounds like something I’d enjoy watching. You can go wrong with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson.
Michelle Christopher says
June 8, 2014 at 7:48 amI love Woody Harrelson and anything set in Louisiana ( I spent ten years there and love the place). I will have to check this out. It sounds really interesting.
Christie says
June 8, 2014 at 6:05 pmthis would be perfect for Father’s Day! I don’t have HBO, but definitely heard great things about this show
Lindsay @fullcaffmama says
June 8, 2014 at 6:20 pmMy husband and I have always wanted to watch this. What a combo, WH and MM!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
June 8, 2014 at 8:21 pmMy hubby watches this, I’ll have to tell him it’s out.
Ashley says
June 8, 2014 at 9:16 pmI’ll have to add this to my bingewatching list. That is, after I get caught up on OITNB.
Camesha says
June 8, 2014 at 10:32 pmI want to see this just because I love both actors!!
Marina says
June 9, 2014 at 2:16 amNever watched this but I can see Hubs enjoying this thoroughly. Definitely his kinda taste!
Trisha says
June 9, 2014 at 6:54 amA little Matthew never hurt anybody. I’d watch just for him.
Christina S says
June 10, 2014 at 8:53 amWe’ve watched a few episodes and really like it. This would be a great gift for my hubby since we don’t have hbo anymore.
Brandy says
June 10, 2014 at 1:44 pmI have not yet heard of this show, but it does look interesting. I will check it out. Thanks for the recommendation!