True Detective (2014)
In this anthology series, each season follows a different detective or set of detectives as they forced to confront some horrific truths about their town and themselves. No matter the setting and characters, each detective must unravel lies and clues to solve the chilling mysteries around them.
True Detective
- Cast
- Matthew McConaughey , Woody Harrelson , Colin Farrell , Rachel McAdams , Taylor Kitsch , Mahershala Ali , Carmen Ejogo , Michelle Monaghan , Michael Potts , Ray Fisher , Jodie Foster
- Release Date
- January 12, 2014
- Seasons
- 4
- Network
- HBO Max
- Writers
- Nic Pizzolatto
- Directors
- Cary Fukunaga
- Showrunner
- Nic Pizzolatto
- Where To Watch
- Max
Summary
In this anthology series, each season follows a different detective or set of detectives as they forced to confront some horrific truths about their town and themselves. No matter the setting and characters, each detective must unravel lies and clues to solve the chilling mysteries around them.
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