HBO's True Detective: A Crime Anthology True Detective, an anthology crime drama series created by Nic Pizzolatto for HBO, features self-contained narratives with new casts and settings each season. The acclaimed first season (2014), starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, followed Louisiana State Police detectives investigating a 17-year-old occult-linked serial killer case. The second season (2015), set in California and featuring Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams, centered on three detectives investigating crimes linked to a murdered politician. Season three (2019), starring Mahershala Ali, explored a macabre case involving missing children in the Ozarks. True Detective: Night Country (2024), starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, marked a departure with Issa López as writer and director, shifting the setting to Alaska and focusing on the disappearance of researchers. This season garnered the highest viewership and Emmy nominations in the series' history. While critical reception varied across seasons, the show consistently maintained a dedicated audience. A fifth season, with López returning, is slated for a 2027 release.