S1·E3 The Locked Room
Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.
Synopsis
A hidden image at the burned-out church leads Cohle and Hart to Joel Theriot, a tent-revival minister whose parishioners finger a scarred “tall man” seen with Dora Lange. Brought in for interrogation, a sex offender matching the description is quickly dismissed by Cohle, despite offering a confession. Hart gets sidetracked after Maggie sets Cohle up with a friend at a C&W bar. Looking to establish a pattern of murder, Cohle pores over old case files, finding a connection with a woman assumed to have drowned years earlier.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 3 of True Detective air?
Season 1, Episode 3 ('The Locked Room') originally aired on January 26, 2014.
How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('The Locked Room')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 56 minutes.
What happens in True Detective Season 1 Episode 3?
A hidden image at the burned-out church leads Cohle and Hart to Joel Theriot, a tent-revival minister whose parishioners finger a scarred “tall man” seen with Dora Lange. Brought in for interrogation, a sex offender matching the description is quickly dismissed by Cohle, despite offering a confessio...