A lot more information dropped this episode but still so much more to learn! Can’t wait to see what comes next! Hopefully Detective Sam and TBR can solve the case! Thank you all for the support!
The reason why Rust asked for the beer in the first episode is bc everything he tells the two detectives from that point on becomes inadmissable. Very smart on his part. They couldn't deny his request bc officially they only want to have "a casual conversation" about the case with him when in reality everyone (the viewer included) can easily tell that they're after something else. It's so well done bc all three of them know what's really going on but continue to play this cat and mouse act to further gather information from each other. I love the first season!
That's a damn good note I never had before, thanks. Seen everything about and around this show a lot, never considered the dynamic that each one in that room had another motive from the start but didn't know it of each other.
i swear when i rewatch it i pick up something new every time. watching it with someone (i solo'ed it) def helps tie things together faster, as the show isn't ... obvious, for lack of a better word. it chugs along with or without you, and I wish more films and shows did this. giving us "1+1" is better than giving us "2"
People talk a lot about masculinity, but I think this show actually directly tackles the issue , it's truly about that idea, and both Rust and Marty embody many of the most positive and horrifically negative aspects of it. They are both incredibly heroic, intelligent, and capable while at the same time both are horrifically flawed, and that has taken a toll on everyone around them. It's a show about the balancing act of being a man.
@@porolintu6564 Totally. It definitely has many themes and I didn't even touch on religion or anything. But when people think shows about masculinity they think Rocky or Fast & Furious, but True Detective is an actual, nuanced, thoughtful and honest examination that is much more accurate than a simple muscle/power fantasy.
Rust is just phenomenal. He's such a flawed character, but he doesn't shy away from those deficiencies. It allows him to get into the mind of the perpetrator. Every time I see clips from the first season of TD it makes me respect Matthew McConahey as a person and an actor. He really gets into the psyche of his characters. Which would send us mere mortals ape shit.
As a native of Louisiana, this show is hands down the most accurate depiction of the area I’ve seen. Down to the local sheriffs being corrupt. Especially in the smaller parishes and towns. My local sheriff was a Tony Soprano clone.
Marty is such a realistic character portrayal by Woody Harelson. Marty has very big flaws in his personal life which cause so much more chaos to the relationship between the two characters. AS a detective he can't hold a candle to Rust's intuition, but he's is integral to case management and interviewing leads. Of course, you both have so much to see with their professional and personal interactions.
Three beers in and anything Rust says in the interview with the detectives could not be used in court. Any attorney would see to that. Rust is always one step ahead.
Wouldnt need his testimony tho. Just showing that hes a alcoholic and former mental patient the jury would convict asap especially in the south where being anti religious is a death sentence if you go 2 court. So many innocent ppl have been convicted becuz ppl dnt understand their mindset
Every time I watch someone watch this season for the first time, I feel a little jealous that I can’t watch it for the first time all over again. It’s just THAT good.
@@hellfromshiryu cant wait for the final few episodes when the cogs connect and the brainemachine starts working!!! and then THAT scene..... oh boy i cant wait
One of the sub plots of the series that is sometimes overlooked is the triangle between Cohle, Marty and Maggie. Also the importance of family and how it effects the two main characters.
The Last Boy Scout is definitely a frequently forgotten classic, and it just happens to have the only movie villain so badass he can be completely menacing while wearing a suit jacket and parachute pants.
When i see True Detective reaction i immediately subscribe. I am so looking up to upcoming episodes. Thank you guys for reacting to this show. It is the best tv season for me.
Super surprised you two were going for this one. It's just gonna keep getting darker. Not sure if you're ready for this but you're in it to win it now.
7:03 I did Japanese Ju-Jitsu for a couple of years. Without getting technical he put the other guys wrist into a particular position where it would break very easily if more force was applied.
Rhust suffers from backend secondary effects from previous drug use. “Flashbacks” common with abuse of hallucinations. Your not lost but your brain remembers.
After watching your discussion at the end, it reminded me of a conversation my philosophy professor and I had when this first came out. And it was about the old debate as to whether or not a person separated fully from evil, and unaccustomed to it can, in fact. Be good. We discussed that it is the presence and self awareness of the evil one is capable of performing (and even has performed) coupled with the desire to not do that and be a champion of something good that makes a truely good and honorable man. And he actually used Russ as an example of that. Obviously we see that he is capable of great violence and harm, yet chooses to be an agent of order and law in a world he (to an extent) dispises. And as such, this means he actively chooses to be good. Thus making him good. . . . . .sorry, I went on a rant there. But your talk reminded me of that, thought I should share it. . .food for thought
@@Strider91 Interesting thoughts my man. If one were to exist in a hypothetical universe devoid of evil, the concept of good would seem unintelligible. What we call 'good' would just be the way things are, in a world without moral judgment. "Look at me, I'm ramblin' again" -the Stranger, Big Lebowski
Someone else might have already said it but the 2 times I've seen rust grab people he goes for the pressure points so he's some kind of martial artist.
@@kurremkarmerruk8718 Not all of the stories in that collection are good or even "Horror" but there are a couple - most notably "The King in Yellow" - that really are fantastic and wound up being linked to the larger Cthulhu Mythos.
Get ready, guys. From episode 3 and on, it get fuckin nuts. Wait for Reggie LeDoux. Yikes. Also, one of the greatest shots in HBO history is coming up as well. incredible stuff up ahead. Sit tight.
One tip: dialogue is very important in this show.. you should wait to talk when there’s a break in a scene. You can miss very important details that are just kinda thrown in there.
I remember I got on a kick of watching dark crime shows, I couldn't get enough. True Detective, Hannibal (series), Aquarius w/ David Duchovny, Mindhunter I binged them all in like 3 or 4 weeks.
Robert W. Chambers is a writer who deserves recognition for his contribution to literature-especially weird fiction-and his influence on this great HBO series.
Really? All they did was use buzzwords from his stories and then never explained any of their relevance, because there was none. It was all smoke & mirrors to make an average detective story sound more mystical and mysterious. Instead I think Thomas Ligotti deserves more recognition seeing as they had McConaughey’s character basically quoting his work.
@@druidinary I made no comment on the degree to which Chambers influenced True Detective-just that he’s there! My broader point was about his underappreciated contribution to letters. And clearly there are a number of literary influences here. But I enjoyed the light touch True Detective used with the Cthulhu Mythos-y stuff. It was less “buzzwords” and “smoke and mirrors” and more skirting the veil of the otherworldly-something they could best do by weaving it in subtly. It was great fun slowly realizing who and what they were referencing (and the wider associations… and Carcosa!). And all of that adds to the final question: Was some of what we were presented with supernatural? The slow-burning dynamic between the Weird and this gritty detective fiction elevates the show.
There are several evolutions in this show, where the exposition and info tie up with the story. It's an amazing mind blowing series, stay with it. I loved this season.
Just FYI, that triangle spiral symbol that keeps recurring in this season, just as the birds formed it, is a real life signalling symbol in pedophilia circles. They have it on them in a subtle way to tell others like them that they are into the same stuff.
I really enjoy your reactions so after a few months I decided to subscribe. True Detective season 1 was one of my favorite series ever. I would record and re-watch to pick up clues until the next episode came on. Enjoy and hold on cuz the pace picks up. ✌❤
I felt like it was obvious from the first episode what the two detectives are after in the present day storyline. Just from the different atmosphere's and line of questioning between the two interviews.
So glad you guys decided on this one,...easily top 5 seasons of any series I've ever seen. I would recommend Justified but it's just too many episodes and series for your channel (Maybe in your own time)
Each episode has a companion "inside the episode" feature. For episode 2, the eye mirror is explained at 3.18 in the link below. czcams.com/video/hmt9TL__njo/video.html
I don't think the spiral shape is meant to be a satanist symbol. You can search "FBI swirl symbol", and thinking about how the dolls were positioned... very disturbing.
When this first came out I made one of those Blair Witch looking “Idols” out of twigs & thin rope. I hung it up on my friends front porch & scared the shit out of him lol.
Breaking Bad will always be my favorite Show of all time, but True Detective season 1 is the best single season of a show I've ever seen. Both times I've watched it, I had to binge it all in a day.
As a series, start to end, nothing touches BB. As a single season story arc, TD1 stands alone at the top. It's highest level movie acting, cinematography and script. It is Chinatown level.
TBR and Sam have the formula for a top tier reaction channel. They’re my favorite. Far too many other reaction channels have clueless, insincere overly emotional goofballs, who give us stream of consciousness babble, constantly stepping on what’s going on in the show.
Please get through season two to get to season three. Because season three is sooo good. I may be out of place in saying this, but the chemistry and acting in season 3 is just as good if not better than season 1!
I only hope that you will continue with Season 2 of TRUE DETECTIVE when you are done with Season 1. People kind of dumped on Season 2 but I thought it was really well written and acted.
People would have liked it far more if they weren't going in with the really high expectations from season 1. It wasn't as goid as season 2 but it's still solid. Kind of like Wire season 2.
That description is incredibly over the top, in my opinion, but glad you enjoyed it. For my part, it’s another step in my eventual abandonment of that genre.
Hmmm... at the end, you censored 2 circles resembling a breast? I mean... it's a drawing, art. It wasn't even a very good drawing, just two circles with a dot in the center... CZcams must be giving a lot of trouble with content like that if you are so cautious.
Am I the only person who gets annoyed (and disgusted) when actors make smoking such a big part of their "acting"? McConaughey overdoes this so much it almost becomes a parody of good acting.
A lot more information dropped this episode but still so much more to learn! Can’t wait to see what comes next! Hopefully Detective Sam and TBR can solve the case!
Thank you all for the support!
Hoping you guys will look into Outlander series.
I'm really glad to see you two doing a reaction and review of one of my favorite TV series.
Season 3 is as good as season one in my opinion.
the best single series of tv ever produced!
The reason why Rust asked for the beer in the first episode is bc everything he tells the two detectives from that point on becomes inadmissable. Very smart on his part. They couldn't deny his request bc officially they only want to have "a casual conversation" about the case with him when in reality everyone (the viewer included) can easily tell that they're after something else.
It's so well done bc all three of them know what's really going on but continue to play this cat and mouse act to further gather information from each other. I love the first season!
That's a damn good note I never had before, thanks. Seen everything about and around this show a lot, never considered the dynamic that each one in that room had another motive from the start but didn't know it of each other.
Patience, it ALL ties in. You both have impressive analytical skills. The show is laying the foundation at the moment.
i swear when i rewatch it i pick up something new every time. watching it with someone (i solo'ed it) def helps tie things together faster, as the show isn't ... obvious, for lack of a better word. it chugs along with or without you, and I wish more films and shows did this.
giving us "1+1" is better than giving us "2"
People talk a lot about masculinity, but I think this show actually directly tackles the issue , it's truly about that idea, and both Rust and Marty embody many of the most positive and horrifically negative aspects of it. They are both incredibly heroic, intelligent, and capable while at the same time both are horrifically flawed, and that has taken a toll on everyone around them. It's a show about the balancing act of being a man.
Really well said mate. Spot on.
i think this show is about lot of things, but that is definitely one of them. many layers.
@@porolintu6564 Totally. It definitely has many themes and I didn't even touch on religion or anything. But when people think shows about masculinity they think Rocky or Fast & Furious, but True Detective is an actual, nuanced, thoughtful and honest examination that is much more accurate than a simple muscle/power fantasy.
Masculinity isn't an issue. There isn't an overarching narrative on a man's place, though there is some thoughtful commentary.
@@dontbstingy3587 no shit sherlock...no one actually thinks rocky or fast and furious have anything to do with a real depiction of masculinity.
Rust is just phenomenal. He's such a flawed character, but he doesn't shy away from those deficiencies. It allows him to get into the mind of the perpetrator. Every time I see clips from the first season of TD it makes me respect Matthew McConahey as a person and an actor. He really gets into the psyche of his characters. Which would send us mere mortals ape shit.
A bit like Frank Black in Millennium.
As a native of Louisiana, this show is hands down the most accurate depiction of the area I’ve seen. Down to the local sheriffs being corrupt. Especially in the smaller parishes and towns. My local sheriff was a Tony Soprano clone.
Marty is such a realistic character portrayal by Woody Harelson. Marty has very big flaws in his personal life which cause so much more chaos to the relationship between the two characters. AS a detective he can't hold a candle to Rust's intuition, but he's is integral to case management and interviewing leads. Of course, you both have so much to see with their professional and personal interactions.
Three beers in and anything Rust says in the interview with the detectives could not be used in court. Any attorney would see to that. Rust is always one step ahead.
is it alc in general or is it specificially at 3 beers?
Shoot Rust was drinking that rusty nail ! 😂
Wouldnt need his testimony tho. Just showing that hes a alcoholic and former mental patient the jury would convict asap especially in the south where being anti religious is a death sentence if you go 2 court. So many innocent ppl have been convicted becuz ppl dnt understand their mindset
Every time I watch someone watch this season for the first time, I feel a little jealous that I can’t watch it for the first time all over again. It’s just THAT good.
I'm so excited that you guys are doing this TV show!
Yeah!
@@hellfromshiryu cant wait for the final few episodes when the cogs connect and the brainemachine starts working!!! and then THAT scene..... oh boy i cant wait
One of the sub plots of the series that is sometimes overlooked is the triangle between Cohle, Marty and Maggie. Also the importance of family and how it effects the two main characters.
TBR, the "Yellow King" and "Carcosa" references are an homage to HP Lovecraft
The Last Boy Scout is an action movie that is often forgotten but worth watching
Thanks for the recommendation! We will put it on our list!
@@TBRSchmitt the screenplay was written by Shane Black aka Hawkins (the guy with the glasses) from Predator.
The Last Boy Scout is definitely a frequently forgotten classic, and it just happens to have the only movie villain so badass he can be completely menacing while wearing a suit jacket and parachute pants.
@@johnnybags2324 wow, I did not know that, makes the film even better =)
One of Tarantino's favorite movies if I remember correctly.
Sam is getting things quickly, y'all are on the job. Having fun watching this again with you guys. Stay safe y'all
When i see True Detective reaction i immediately subscribe. I am so looking up to upcoming episodes. Thank you guys for reacting to this show. It is the best tv season for me.
Thanks so much for the support!
@@TBRSchmitt I thank you for the quality content.
The King in Yellow was mentioned in this episode. That wasn't put in randomly...
Probably my favorite season of television of all time, and it’s mostly because of the characters and the performances.
I always say that exact thing!
I agree as well, it's perfect
First 2 episodes are definitely big on character and world building. From episode 3 it really ramps up and gets into things.
You guys are in for such a treat with the rest of this series. Trust us, after episode 3, it takes off and doesn't slow down until the very end.
That scene in the garage is some damn fine policing right there 👌
Love watching you guys. Your very much on point. This is a fantastically executed series and a top 5 HBO executed show-season.
Awesome! Thank you so much for the support! Can’t wait to finish the season!
@@TBRSchmitt talking about amazing whodunnit miniseries on HBO, check out The Night Of and Mare of Easttown.
The line of questioning from Papania and Gilbough is very pointed. They have their minds made up they just don't know how to make sense of it.
The fact that Rust looks at his daughters death as a possible blessing because it "spares him the sin of being a father" is beyond tragic.
I enjoy a lot of things about this show but the acting and the ambience are truly top notch.
Super surprised you two were going for this one. It's just gonna keep getting darker. Not sure if you're ready for this but you're in it to win it now.
7:03 I did Japanese Ju-Jitsu for a couple of years. Without getting technical he put the other guys wrist into a particular position where it would break very easily if more force was applied.
Rhust suffers from backend secondary effects from previous drug use. “Flashbacks” common with abuse of hallucinations. Your not lost but your brain remembers.
That’s crazy! Thanks for the information!
After watching your discussion at the end, it reminded me of a conversation my philosophy professor and I had when this first came out. And it was about the old debate as to whether or not a person separated fully from evil, and unaccustomed to it can, in fact. Be good. We discussed that it is the presence and self awareness of the evil one is capable of performing (and even has performed) coupled with the desire to not do that and be a champion of something good that makes a truely good and honorable man. And he actually used Russ as an example of that. Obviously we see that he is capable of great violence and harm, yet chooses to be an agent of order and law in a world he (to an extent) dispises. And as such, this means he actively chooses to be good. Thus making him good. . . . . .sorry, I went on a rant there. But your talk reminded me of that, thought I should share it. . .food for thought
This is similar to what Dr. Jordan Peterson says.
@@eliminator173 well, as a doctor. I'm sure he knows his stuff. 😁
@@Strider91 Interesting thoughts my man. If one were to exist in a hypothetical universe devoid of evil, the concept of good would seem unintelligible. What we call 'good' would just be the way things are, in a world without moral judgment.
"Look at me, I'm ramblin' again" -the Stranger, Big Lebowski
Someone else might have already said it but the 2 times I've seen rust grab people he goes for the pressure points so he's some kind of martial artist.
As a fan of Cosmic Horror, when he said "The King in Yellow" my heart stopped.
Same thing happened to me, the first time I watched this.
@@WOranos One of the best movie/show surprises of my life I think :)
Why, who's "The King in Yellow"?
Nevermind, just bought it . . . Cheers for mentioning it! Never heard of it before.
@@kurremkarmerruk8718 Not all of the stories in that collection are good or even "Horror" but there are a couple - most notably "The King in Yellow" - that really are fantastic and wound up being linked to the larger Cthulhu Mythos.
Just rewatched the series in the past few days. Can't wait you guys watch Episode 4!
If you guys end up liking this series. The Wire is another GREAT crime series!
So did I. Very enjoyable.
Episode 5 was my favourite. Reggie Ledoux...
Get ready, guys. From episode 3 and on, it get fuckin nuts. Wait for Reggie LeDoux. Yikes. Also, one of the greatest shots in HBO history is coming up as well. incredible stuff up ahead. Sit tight.
I really enjoy your reactions, you 2 are my favorite! I'm watching TD for the 1st time along with you guys...very interesting so far.
One tip: dialogue is very important in this show.. you should wait to talk when there’s a break in a scene. You can miss very important details that are just kinda thrown in there.
I remember I got on a kick of watching dark crime shows, I couldn't get enough.
True Detective, Hannibal (series), Aquarius w/ David Duchovny, Mindhunter
I binged them all in like 3 or 4 weeks.
Ya you're going to be absolutely floored by the end of the series!
Robert W. Chambers is a writer who deserves recognition for his contribution to literature-especially weird fiction-and his influence on this great HBO series.
Really? All they did was use buzzwords from his stories and then never explained any of their relevance, because there was none. It was all smoke & mirrors to make an average detective story sound more mystical and mysterious. Instead I think Thomas Ligotti deserves more recognition seeing as they had McConaughey’s character basically quoting his work.
@@druidinary I made no comment on the degree to which Chambers influenced True Detective-just that he’s there! My broader point was about his underappreciated contribution to letters. And clearly there are a number of literary influences here.
But I enjoyed the light touch True Detective used with the Cthulhu Mythos-y stuff. It was less “buzzwords” and “smoke and mirrors” and more skirting the veil of the otherworldly-something they could best do by weaving it in subtly. It was great fun slowly realizing who and what they were referencing (and the wider associations… and Carcosa!). And all of that adds to the final question: Was some of what we were presented with supernatural? The slow-burning dynamic between the Weird and this gritty detective fiction elevates the show.
There are several evolutions in this show, where the exposition and info tie up with the story. It's an amazing mind blowing series, stay with it. I loved this season.
Just FYI, that triangle spiral symbol that keeps recurring in this season, just as the birds formed it, is a real life signalling symbol in pedophilia circles. They have it on them in a subtle way to tell others like them that they are into the same stuff.
I really enjoy your reactions so after a few months I decided to subscribe.
True Detective season 1 was one of my favorite series ever. I would record and re-watch to pick up clues until the next episode came on.
Enjoy and hold on cuz the pace picks up.
✌❤
Watching your reactions is like when I originally saw the series - can’t wait for the next episode! 😉
I felt like it was obvious from the first episode what the two detectives are after in the present day storyline. Just from the different atmosphere's and line of questioning between the two interviews.
Should also react to Fargo. The first three seasons are outstanding!
I second this, at least for season 1.
Exactly correct.
Season 4 is good too. Worse, but good.
Going undercover.. u might see some epic shiieet coming up 🤘
Those dry cleaning chemicals ate no joke , lots of old work places my grandfather was poisoned in an old printing building newspapers, lead in ink
Hold onto your seats the ride is going to get crazy.
The king in yellow is a book, you don’t want to read. It’s supposedly an occult trap.
Excellently edited, and watching both of your thought processess is super enjoyable. Looking forward to reliving this show through your reactions!
Y’all need to do Twin Peaks.
Their relationship is the mystery.
So glad you guys decided on this one,...easily top 5 seasons of any series I've ever seen. I would recommend Justified but it's just too many episodes and series for your channel (Maybe in your own time)
I love how the show makes us feel like we are doing the investigation with them. The writing is incredible.
Greatest season of any show ever. It all ties together keep watching.
Thanks guys.. i thought so i noticed your both dressed like in the last video
You are…a True Detective.
@@michaelsegriff3362 ha ha . Thanks
Each episode has a companion "inside the episode" feature. For episode 2, the eye mirror is explained at 3.18 in the link below.
czcams.com/video/hmt9TL__njo/video.html
I don't think the spiral shape is meant to be a satanist symbol. You can search "FBI swirl symbol", and thinking about how the dolls were positioned... very disturbing.
It sure warms my heart to see good people experiencing good shows. Too bad the extraordinary season of TD isn't longer!
When this first came out I made one of those Blair Witch looking “Idols” out of twigs & thin rope. I hung it up on my friends front porch & scared the shit out of him lol.
Anybody ever read The King in Yellow by Robert Chambers?
Just the 2 stories: The Yellow Sign and The Repairer of Reputations.
They both were incredible!
@@terryr9052 Yes, the best in that collection, to be sure.
u guys hit it.. every time. in awww :) thanks
Breaking Bad will always be my favorite Show of all time, but True Detective season 1 is the best single season of a show I've ever seen. Both times I've watched it, I had to binge it all in a day.
As a series, start to end, nothing touches BB. As a single season story arc, TD1 stands alone at the top. It's highest level movie acting, cinematography and script. It is Chinatown level.
Time is a flat circle...
not seen the show. my guess is since no info was shown to the public, both of them are suspects in the current case
great channel!
TBR and Sam have the formula for a top tier reaction channel. They’re my favorite. Far too many other reaction channels have clueless, insincere overly emotional goofballs, who give us stream of consciousness babble, constantly stepping on what’s going on in the show.
Hope you both end up watching Fargo TV series at some point. 🙂
Yes, great series.
The circle thingy is actually a black hole
Please get through season two to get to season three. Because season three is sooo good. I may be out of place in saying this, but the chemistry and acting in season 3 is just as good if not better than season 1!
may i suggest the mini series SHARP OBJECTS with Amy Adams and Patricia Clarkson
deep dark story and characters with an amazing ending
The King In Yellow
Amazing show 🙂
Who's the police chief? I've seen the actor before but can't place him.
Veep
Like I said before, watch how they interview these people.
do Fargo season 1 too
Marty smelling his fingers.
"Omg, how did we not catch that?"More true than you know.......
I only hope that you will continue with Season 2 of TRUE DETECTIVE when you are done with Season 1. People kind of dumped on Season 2 but I thought it was really well written and acted.
People would have liked it far more if they weren't going in with the really high expectations from season 1. It wasn't as goid as season 2 but it's still solid. Kind of like Wire season 2.
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Be sure to watch The Suicide Squad. It's fricking hilarious and the jokes are spot on! You'll love it and have the time of your life.
That description is incredibly over the top, in my opinion, but glad you enjoyed it. For my part, it’s another step in my eventual abandonment of that genre.
Rust and Marty... yall keep calling him Martin
What do you think Marty is short for?
Season one: 11 out of 10. Season 2: Pffft. Season three: 8 out of 10.
To me, only season 1 has the rewatchability factor. Two was stinko. Three was good, but I have no desire to rewatch it.
There is more going on with Marty's daughters, those tid-bits will reveal a bit more throughout the show.
1st time watching just thought they had seen some of Marty's case files.
@@rampake-1575 Same!
Rust is not good at parties.
Hmmm... at the end, you censored 2 circles resembling a breast? I mean... it's a drawing, art. It wasn't even a very good drawing, just two circles with a dot in the center... CZcams must be giving a lot of trouble with content like that if you are so cautious.
Am I the only person who gets annoyed (and disgusted) when actors make smoking such a big part of their "acting"? McConaughey overdoes this so much it almost becomes a parody of good acting.
ugh,,, this show is so lame.
Go watch tik tok videos then…
Plenty of dance, thot and freak show vids out there for anyone who can’t find their brain’s “on” switch.
@@Rmn_ski Right on.
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