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True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto for the premium cable network HBO. The series premiered on January 12, 2014, and each season of the seri
Harrelson (left) and McConaughey (right) at the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards
Rachel McAdams is a lead in season 2.
Mahershala Ali plays the lead role in the third season.
Jodie Foster stars in season 4.
True Detective season 1
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The first season of True Detective, an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto, aired in eight episodes between January 12 and March 9, 2014 on the premium cable net
True Detective
…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, aired in 2014. It takes place in Louisiana and…
Nic Pizzolatto in 2025
Ruins of Fort Macomb (pictured in 2016), one of the filming locations in True Detective season one.
The design team used an assortment of low poly meshes to develop a 3D landscape for the show's title sequence, which were later meticulously superimposed. Digital doubles (such as this one of Hart shown in the upper left frame) were created in some cases to allow more texture.
Pizzolatto used Robert W. Chambers' (pictured) The King in Yellow as the backbone for much of the season's story.