True Detective

Here's What to Expect From True Detective Season 2

A closer look at the new season of HBO's hardboiled crime serial

By Eliana Dockterman June 19, 2015

More Angst, Less Poetry in a Lesser True Detective

HBO's noir drama relocates from Carcosa to California, losing some strengths and keeping its weaknesses.

By James Poniewozik June 18, 2015

Here's an Extended Plot Summary for the New True Detective Season

New details about the highly anticipated second season, returning June 21

By Nolan Feeney June 10, 2015

500 Channels and Everything's On: The Too-Much-TV Problem

Who has time for summer TV when you’re still catching up on winter TV?

By James Poniewozik May 26, 2015

The New True Detective Trailer Teases a Gritty Season 2

"Sometimes your worst self is your best self"

By Esther Zuckerman May 14, 2015

HBO's True Detective Releases Hauntingly Brilliant Promo Posters

The second season of the Emmy-nominated series is due to screen in the summer

By Kevin McSpadden April 23, 2015

Watch the New True Detective Teaser Trailer

It's an all-new cast

By Tessa Berenson April 9, 2015

Rick Springfield and Ashley Hinshaw Snag Roles on True Detective Season 2

The casting news for the second season of the HBO crime drama continues to surprise

By Megan Gibson December 12, 2014

HBO Deal to Bring 'Game of Thrones' and 'True Detective' to China

New partnership involves a Chinese online video service run by the tech giant Tencent

By Victor Luckerson November 25, 2014

True Detective Confirms 3 More Cast Members

Including Rachel McAdams

By Entertainment Weekly / James Hibberd November 24, 2014

Who Should Be the Two Other Leads in the Second Season of True Detective?

There is no shortage of rumored contenders

By Eric Dodds September 26, 2014

Vince Vaughn Joins Season 2 of HBO's True Detective

Justin Lin (The Fast & The Furious series) will serve as the director for the season's first two episodes

By Eric Dodds September 23, 2014

Colin Farrell Is 'So Excited' to Join True Detective for Season 2

The rumors are true

By Nolan Feeney September 21, 2014

Vince Gilligan Thought True Detective Would Win the Emmy for Best Drama

Breaking Bad also won the first solo Drama writing award for a woman in 20 years

By Charlotte Alter August 26, 2014

Emmys 2014: What to Expect When Bryan Cranston, Jon Hamm and True Detective Compete

Who will win, who should win, and everything else you need to know about Monday's show

By Melissa Locker August 22, 2014

Here Are All the True Detective Season 2 Casting Rumors So Far

Will Vince Vaughn and Elisabeth Moss star on the next season of True Detective, or is this just the latest round of casting rumors and speculation?

By Megan Gibson August 5, 2014

HBO the One True King of Emmy Nominations

A strong showing by the premium cable channel and its hit show

By Noah Rayman July 10, 2014

Don't Expect More Than 3 Seasons of True Detective

Showrunner Nic Pizzolatto told reporters he "can't imagine" doing more than 3 seasons

By Laura Stampler June 12, 2014

Here Are the 10 Best TV Shows of 2014 (So Far)

The shows that already made a big impression in 2014 (by June, at least)

By James Poniewozik June 3, 2014

True Detective's Second Season Will Be a Threequel

Twitter erupted with new #TrueDetectiveSeason2 casting suggestions after writer-producer Nic Pizzolatto revealed that the HBO show's sophomore season would feature three main characters

By Laura Stampler May 27, 2014

Jessica Chastain Will Not Star in True Detective Season 2

Reps for The Zero Dark Thirty actress debunked rumors that she would star in the second season of HBO's critically acclaimed detective drama

By Megan Gibson and Eliana Dockterman May 21, 2014

Watch Brad Pitt Toss Matthew McConaughey a Beer From Across the Street

Two handsome dudes play catch, world swoons

By Charlotte Alter May 19, 2014

True Detective Takes Aim at Breaking Bad

It's the latest move of gamesmanship in an awards contest where miniseries are dramas and dramas are miniseries (unless they're comedies)

By James Poniewozik March 25, 2014

Here's What 'True Detective' Would Look Like Starring Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Rogen

The two comedians put out their own version of the hit show

By Laura Stampler March 11, 2014

REVIEW: True Detective Watch: I Am the Cosmos

The wrap-up to HBO's philosophical cop show ended with the strangest twist of all: optimism.

By James Poniewozik March 10, 2014

Your Love for True Detective Killed HBO GO

Fans of the hit show True Detective flocked to Twitter on Sunday evening to complain about problems with HBO GO, HBO's online content delivery network, which it blamed on incredibly high demand for the season finale

March 10, 2014

HBO GO Technical Troubles Mar True Detective Finale

True Detective fans took to Twitter Sunday evening to complain of apparently wide-reaching HBO GO technical troubles preventing them from viewing the hit show's finale. HBO GO is HBO's online content platform. Many users shared...

By Alex Fitzpatrick March 9, 2014

True Detective Doesn't Endorse Misogyny

Just because Rust and Marty are sexist doesn't mean the show is, too, so let's all stop assuming writers endorse the bad actions of their flawed characters on television. After all, a show is more than its characters

By Eliana Dockterman March 7, 2014

Cable Networks: Don't Worry About Pervs

I've defended dramatic nudity on cable networks. But they don't always make it easy.

By James Poniewozik March 6, 2014

Charting the McConaissance: The Evolution of Matthew McConaughey

How did Matthew McConaughey go from rom-com staple to Oscar frontrunner?

By Eliana Dockterman February 25, 2014

Channing Tatum Gazes at Matthew McConaughey Bust While Writing 'Magic Mike 2'

Where can we get one of those?

By Eliana Dockterman February 10, 2014

True Detective Watch: Heart of Darkness

A stunning, six-minute-long tracking shot ends a stellar episode, and lets us see the story from Rust Cohle's terrifying perspective.

By James Poniewozik February 10, 2014

True Detective: An Existential Murder Mystery

HBO's True Detective is an existential murder mystery

By James Poniewozik January 9, 2014

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Quentin Tarantino Really Didn't Like True Detective

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True Detective, Louie, and the Limits of TV Auteurism

HBO Boss Defends True Detective 2 and Is Open to Third Season