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2014 – · Series · TV-MA

True Detective

CriticsCritics: 77
AudienceAudience: 8.6

This anthology crime series follows different detectives across separate investigations and time periods. As they pursue disturbing cases, the work exposes personal secrets, professional tensions, and the moral compromises of people on both sides of the law.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy it if you prefer dark, thoughtful mysteries with flawed investigators, layered timelines, and a brooding atmosphere; Not for you if you want consistently fast pacing, straightforward plots, or light entertainment.

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Cast

Jodie FosterMatthew McConaugheyKali ReisFiona ShawColin FarrellFinn BennettIsabella Star LaBlancMahershala Ali

Directors

Dan AttiasDaniel SackheimIssa LópezJeremy PodeswaJustin LinMiguel SapochnikCary Joji FukunagaJanus MetzJeremy SaulnierJohn CrowleyNic Pizzolatto

If tonight is a True Detective night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.