True Detective

Retrospective

It’s Been 10 Years, and Still No Show Has Tackled Cosmic Horror Like 'True Detective'

By Mark Hill

Going downhill is the not-so-secret fate of all HBO franchises.

Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers in 'True Detective: Night Country'
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'True Detective' Was Never Just One Person’s Vision

By Alex Welch

The new season of the HBO crime anthology series needs to remember Night Country’s biggest strength.

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'True Detective' Season 4’s Showrunner Explains The Spiral’s True Meaning

By Dais Johnston

Issa López explains just why there were so many Easter Eggs in Night Country.

Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers in 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 6
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How 'True Detective: Night Country’s Finale Subverts Its Horror Story

By Alex Welch

"He sees you, Liz."

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'True Detective' Season 4's Shocking Finale is Already Here — Can It Stick the Landing?

By Dais Johnston

Danvers and Navarro go into the dark.

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'True Detective' Still Has a Lot to Answer For

By Dais Johnston

There’s only one episode left to answer a lot of questions.

John Hawkes as Hank Prior in 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 5
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'True Detective: Night Country' is the Show At Its Least 'True Detective'

By Alex Welch

There’s no going back now.

A person in a police uniform and fur hat stands outside at night with snow in the background, engage...
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'True Detective' Episode 5 Will Stream Two Days Earlier

By Dais Johnston

Special circumstances mean a sneak peek at Night Country.

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'True Detective' Just Went Fully Supernatural — And Its Mystery Could Get Even Stranger

By Dais Johnston

Stay away from the water.

Kali Reis in 'True Detective: Night Country' Episode 4
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The Brilliance of 'True Detective: Night Country’s Lightless Setting

By Alex Welch

For once, things actually look as hopeless as they’re meant to seem.