Well, I managed to get all caught up on this show whilst recuperating recently. Gotta say, thanks for the recommend guys.
Early episodes seemed bit slow and drawn out, but that perspective was probably lent by the opiates. But man, the tone, acting, editing, direction cinematography and soundtrack is masterful.
Storywise, the focus on Hart's home life was annoying me, but now I suspect it might contain important clues.
Anyone else think that Hart is involved in Carcosa from a familial perspective?
I keep thinking that Hart is set to ultimately betray Cohle, but my conviction wavers.
Beyond the obvious hint of his name;
his daughter's drawings and the Barbie diorama,
the constant questioning of Cohle's deductions,
going straight to the kids at the farm(did he ensure the boy was dead?),
plugging Reggie before he could talk, perhaps Ledoux recognized Hart from Carcosa, not Cohle.