Critics had less good things to say about follow-up directors Daniel Sackheim (The Americans) and True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto.
For the most part, Saulnier is right up there with Ali as the most universally applauded element of the new season, with many reviews saying he gets all the vibes right in starting things off.
Director Jeremy Saulnier, of Blue Ruin and Green Room fame, helmed the first two episodes of True Detective’s third season, adding to the lush aesthetic.