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True Detective (2014 – ...)

2014 • 4 seasons • Drama, Mystery • TV-MA
On September 19, 2026
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Reviews — True Detective

Audience write-ups from TMDB

MovieGuys

7/10
Feb 6, 2024

True Detective has run for four seasons so far, with each installment presenting a completely new story. I’ve made my way through all of season three and several episodes of season four. Generally speaking, this is an absorbing show that's carefully constructed and smart, though the newest chapter, "Night Country," seems to incorporate elements suggesting something beyond the natural world. The performances are

alex430

10/10
Jan 23, 2024

True Detective: Night Country proves to be an absorbing and atmospheric thriller that elevates the anthology format. The story unfolds in the isolated and harsh Alaskan wilderness, centering on two detectives who must set aside their personal and work-related conflicts to investigate a perplexing case involving a missing research group, a dismembered tongue, and what might be a link to the unresolved killing of a nat

Peter McGinn

8/10
Nov 2, 2021

After revisiting the first series, I'm now sharing some thoughts following a rewatch of Series 2. Honestly, I didn’t find myself enjoying much of this season. It has to be acknowledged that it's undeniably dramatic; it grips you intensely and propels you through scenes filled with violence, betrayal, and frequent profanity. I occasionally use strong language, as do those around me, but if everyone talked like this, m

Stephen Campbell

7/10
Mar 23, 2021

A murder mystery unfolding in small-town southern America centers on a dedicated cop battling personal demons as he investigates across multiple timelines. Beneath the surface lies an exploration of themes like inner turmoil, good versus evil, the soul, American identity, memory, and time. A conspiracy slowly emerges, hinting at possible supernatural elements—this was the initial concept behind _True Detective_'s fir

Thomas brewer

0/10
Jan 20, 2021

I nearly skipped over this series a couple of times. It’s fortunate that I didn’t, because once you get past the beginning, it quickly becomes one of the strongest shows I've encountered. While the subsequent seasons are enjoyable as well, I believe the initial season stands out as exceptional—a really good crime and mystery show that’s difficult to dislike.

Shreyance Parakh

10/10
May 4, 2017

You absolutely have to see this show if you appreciate dark, trippy films—it’s essential viewing. Regarding the first season, there’s a quality here that could really shift your perspective on yourself and life; however, if it doesn't resonate with you, then that's just unfortunate. It truly grabs hold of you at a fundamental level, challenging everything you think you know, manipulating your feelings and thoughts

the_blueeyes

10/10
Feb 21, 2017

I'm writing this review based only on the initial season; I didn’t complete the second one as of now. Season 1 of this show was truly remarkable, some of the best crime drama television I’ve ever experienced. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey deliver performances that rank among their finest work, particularly McConaughey's. His portrayal of the intelligent and deeply thoughtful detective Cole became a signi

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