True Detective
“The truth lies in the dark.”
Series Overview
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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5 Seasons • 30 Episodes
2014 – Present
Premiered: Sun, Jan 12, 2014
Nic Pizzolatto
Issa LópezLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 6: “Night Country: Part 6”
In the midst of a brutal storm, Danvers and Navarro find themselves stuck at Tsalal with no electricity or means of contact. As the truth about what happened to Annie and the Tsalal men unfolds, Navarro and Danvers each confront the demons from their past.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official HBO UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-20
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López
Nic Pizzolatto
Vince Pope
Jodie Foster, Adele Romanski, Barry Jenkins, Alan Page Arriaga, Princess Daazhraii Johnson
Department Leadership Roster
Barney Curnow
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dave Fisher
Stunt Coordinator
Eunice Huthart
Stunt Coordinator
Princess Daazhraii Johnson
Producer
Sam Breckman
Producer
Cathy Tagnak Rexford
Producer
Vince Pope
Original Music Composer
Layla Blackman
Producer
Alex Bovaird
Costume Design
Daniel Taylor
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is True Detective about?
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
How many seasons does True Detective have?
True Detective comprises 5 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in True Detective?
Key cast members in True Detective include Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, Isabella Star LaBlanc.
Who created or directed True Detective?
True Detective was developed and directed by Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López.