True Detective

Retrospective

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

ByMark 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

ByAlex 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

ByDais 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

ByAlex Welch

"He sees you, Liz."

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

ByDais Johnston

Danvers and Navarro go into the dark.

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'True Detective' Still Has a Lot to Answer For

ByDais 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'

ByAlex Welch

There’s no going back now.

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'True Detective' Episode 5 Will Stream Two Days Earlier

ByDais 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

ByDais 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

ByAlex Welch

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