TV series

True Detective

2014TV-MA5 seasons8.3 / 10

The truth lies in the dark.

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.

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Checked Nov 1, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

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Cast

Matthew McConaugheyRust Cohle

Jodie FosterLiz Danvers

Kali ReisEvangeline Navarro

Fiona ShawRose Aguineau

Colin FarrellRay Velcoro

Finn BennettPeter Prior

Isabella Star LaBlancLeah Danvers

Mahershala AliWayne Hays

Credits

Created by: Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López
Written by: Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López, Chris Mundy, Scott Lasser, Graham Gordy, David Milch, Namsi Khan, Wenonah Wilms, Katrina Albright, Issa López, Alan Page Arriaga, Issa López