S1·E1 The Long Bright Dark
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
Former Louisiana State CID partners Martin Hart and Rustin Cohle give separate statements to a pair of investigators about the murder of a prostitute, Dora Lange, 17 years earlier. As they look back, details of the crime, replete with occult overtones, are accompanied by insights into the detectives’ volatile partnership and personal lives.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of True Detective air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Long Bright Dark') originally aired on January 12, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Long Bright Dark')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.
What happens in True Detective Season 1 Episode 1?
Former Louisiana State CID partners Martin Hart and Rustin Cohle give separate statements to a pair of investigators about the murder of a prostitute, Dora Lange, 17 years earlier. As they look back, details of the crime, replete with occult overtones, are accompanied by insights into the detectives...
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