True Detective 2014
“The truth lies in the dark.”
What is True Detective?
True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto for the premium cable network HBO. The series premiered on January 12, 2014.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 30
- First aired
- Jan 12, 2014
- Last aired
- Feb 18, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 30 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto for the premium cable network HBO. The series premiered on January 12, 2014. As an anthology, each season of the program is structured as a self-contained narrative, employing new cast ensembles and following various sets of characters. The show utilizes multiple timelines in which police investigations seem to unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law. Cast members featured across the series include Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, and Matthew McConaughey. The series has also featured contributions from creator Issa López. One installment, titled True Detective: Night Country, is described as an atmospheric thriller set in the remote Alaskan wilderness. In this specific narrative, two detectives must overcome their personal and professional differences to solve a mysterious case involving a missing researcher. The series remains focused on the investigative process as it reveals the complex lives of the individuals connected to the cases being examined.
Should you watch it?
“Two detectives navigate complex timelines and hidden secrets in this American anthology crime series.”
- engaging multi-timeline narrative
- focus on complex investigations
- dark thematic content
Watch it if you enjoy police dramas that explore the personal lives of those involved in investigations.
The series features mature themes related to police investigations and personal secrets.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Long Bright Dark Jan 12, 2014
- E2 Seeing Things Jan 19, 2014
- E3 The Locked Room Jan 26, 2014
- E4 Who Goes There? Feb 9, 2014
- E5 The Secret Fate of All Life Feb 16, 2014
- E6 Haunted Houses Feb 23, 2014
- E7 After You've Gone Mar 2, 2014
- E8 Form and Void Mar 9, 2014
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Western Book of the Dead Jun 21, 2015
- E2 Night Finds You Jun 28, 2015
- E3 Maybe Tomorrow Jul 5, 2015
- E4 Down Will Come Jul 12, 2015
- E5 Other Lives Jul 19, 2015
- E6 Church in Ruins Jul 26, 2015
- E7 Black Maps and Motel Rooms Aug 2, 2015
- E8 Omega Station Aug 9, 2015
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Great War and Modern Memory Jan 13, 2019
- E2 Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye Jan 13, 2019
- E3 The Big Never Jan 20, 2019
- E4 The Hour and the Day Jan 27, 2019
- E5 If You Have Ghosts Feb 3, 2019
- E6 Hunters in the Dark Feb 10, 2019
- E7 The Final Country Feb 17, 2019
- E8 Now Am Found Feb 24, 2019
Season 4 · 6 episodes
- E1 Night Country: Part 1 Jan 14, 2024
- E2 Night Country: Part 2 Jan 21, 2024
- E3 Night Country: Part 3 Jan 28, 2024
- E4 Night Country: Part 4 Feb 4, 2024
- E5 Night Country: Part 5 Feb 11, 2024
- E6 Night Country: Part 6 Feb 18, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is this a standalone series?
It is an anthology series, meaning it utilizes different timelines and investigations.
What is the premise?
The series follows police detectives as their investigations reveal professional and personal secrets.
Does it focus on one case?
The series is an anthology, which involves multiple timelines and investigations.
Are the characters police officers?
Yes, the series centers on the work of police detectives.
Does the show involve legal themes?
The investigations involve individuals both within and outside the law.