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Taking It Down | WTF With ‘The Curse,’ Final Beauty in ‘Fargo,’ and Best Start in ‘True Detective’ | Episode 185

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Blaine Duncan
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Look at TV from a different angle: Taking It Down is the The Alabama Take‘s TV and streaming podcast from irrelevant Southern thinkers. Audio podcast is out every Tuesday morning and can be streamed above or with the links at the bottom of the page. The video component of the podcast airs on Tuesday evenings at 5:00 p.m. CST.

This week! Big finishes and strong beginnings. WTF happened at the end of The Curse (1:58)? And some questions as well as praises for the end of Fargo (26:16). Lastly, True Detective: Night Country was as strong as ever for a first episode and we explain why (39:33).

The YouTube segment for Taking It Down is above and will air at 5:00 p.m. CST. The talk covers the whining of Jay. Asaf being too good of a friend. CT taking care of business. Speculation on season 40 and more.

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Summary

In this week’s podcast, the hosts discuss their thoughts and interpretations of The Curse from Showtime, Nathan Fielder, and Benny Safdie. Blaine, Adam, and Natalie cover topics such as mixed reactions to the show, the visual appeal, speculations on the ending, unresolved questions and theories, the intensity of a climactic scene, interpreting the characters’ actions, lack of resolution, the surrealism of the show, the curse and symbolism, the show as art, different interpretations of the ending, and the impact of the show on viewers. They also discuss the rental house scene, conflicting interpretations of a character’s actions, questioning the morality of the town, and the purpose and intent of the show. The conversation concludes with final thoughts and closing remarks.

Takeaways

  • The TV show evokes mixed reactions, with some finding it tedious and others loving it.
  • The show’s visual appeal and use of surrealism are praised.
  • There are various interpretations and theories about the show’s ending and symbolism.
  • The performance of the actors, particularly Emma Stone, is highly regarded.
  • The lack of resolution and ambiguity in the show’s narrative spark discussion and debate.
  • The impact and meaning of the show are open to individual interpretation.

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