True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series
created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series, broadcast by the
premium cable network HBO in the United States, premiered on January
12, 2014. Each season of the series is structured as a self-contained
narrative, employing new cast ensembles, and following various sets of
characters and settings.The first season, starring Matthew
McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and
Tory Kittles, takes place in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana
State Police detectives, and their pursuit of a serial killer over a
17-year period. The second season aired in 2015, starring Colin
Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince
Vaughn, is set in California, and focuses on three detectives from
three cooperating police departments and a criminal-turned-businessman
as they investigate a series of crimes they believe are linked to the
murder of a corrupt politician. The third season aired in 2019,
starring Mahershala Ali, Carmen Ejogo, Stephen Dorff, Scoot McNairy,
and Ray Fisher, takes place in the Ozarks over three separate time
periods as a pair of Arkansas State Police detectives investigate a
macabre crime involving two missing children.The first season received
acclaim from critics and earned high ratings for HBO. It was nominated
for and won numerous awards and other accolades, chiefly for its
acting, cinematography, writing, and direction. Reception to the
second season was more divided, although the show maintained high
viewership for HBO. The third season received positive reviews, but
saw a drop in viewership.
created and written by Nic Pizzolatto. The series, broadcast by the
premium cable network HBO in the United States, premiered on January
12, 2014. Each season of the series is structured as a self-contained
narrative, employing new cast ensembles, and following various sets of
characters and settings.The first season, starring Matthew
McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, and
Tory Kittles, takes place in Louisiana and follows a pair of Louisiana
State Police detectives, and their pursuit of a serial killer over a
17-year period. The second season aired in 2015, starring Colin
Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Kelly Reilly, and Vince
Vaughn, is set in California, and focuses on three detectives from
three cooperating police departments and a criminal-turned-businessman
as they investigate a series of crimes they believe are linked to the
murder of a corrupt politician. The third season aired in 2019,
starring Mahershala Ali, Carmen Ejogo, Stephen Dorff, Scoot McNairy,
and Ray Fisher, takes place in the Ozarks over three separate time
periods as a pair of Arkansas State Police detectives investigate a
macabre crime involving two missing children.The first season received
acclaim from critics and earned high ratings for HBO. It was nominated
for and won numerous awards and other accolades, chiefly for its
acting, cinematography, writing, and direction. Reception to the
second season was more divided, although the show maintained high
viewership for HBO. The third season received positive reviews, but
saw a drop in viewership.
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