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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
Anthology
Mystery

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
3
Network
HBO Max
Writers
Nic Pizzolatto
Directors
Cary Fukunaga
Showrunner
Nic Pizzolatto
Story By
NIC PIZZOLATTO

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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