Series

True Detective

“The truth lies in the dark.”

★ 8.3(4,145)20144 seasons

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Good to know

Creator: Nic Pizzolatto, Issa López
Release date: 2014-01-12
Language: English
Seasons: 4
Episodes: 30
Network: HBO
Status: Returning Series
Country: Mexico
Studio: Passenger

True Detective — trailer

Our take

Better Call Saul has the unusual distinction of being a prequel that ended up better than its parent show. Slower than Breaking Bad, more interested in character than incident, with one of the great closing seasons of the last decade.

Good for: Viewers who liked Breaking Bad but wanted more time with the people.

— the LetsFindMovie desk

About True Detective

True Detective is a 2014 web series in the Drama and Mystery genres, created by Nic Pizzolatto and Issa López, starring Jodie Foster, Kali Reis and Fiona Shaw. It spans 4 seasons and 30 episodes, and originally aired on HBO. It holds an average rating of 8.3/10 from 4,145 viewers. Below you can see where to watch True Detective in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (4)

Season 18 eps · 2014

Season 28 eps · 2015

Season 38 eps · 2019

Night Country6 eps · 2024

Cast

Jodie Foster

Liz Danvers

Kali Reis

Evangeline Navarro

Fiona Shaw

Rose Aguineau

Finn Bennett

Peter Prior

Isabella Star LaBlanc

Leah Danvers

John Hawkes

Hank Prior

Themes & keywords

philosophydetectiveinvestigationanthologymurderserial killerpolice corruptionpolice detectivenonlinear timelinepolice investigationmurder investigationmurder mysteryneo-noirgrimphilosophical

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch True Detective in South Africa?+

True Detective is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in South Africa. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is True Detective on Netflix?+

True Detective is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How many seasons of True Detective are there?+

True Detective has 4 seasons and 30 episodes in total.

Who stars in True Detective?+

True Detective stars Jodie Foster, Kali Reis, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett and Isabella Star LaBlanc.

When did True Detective come out?+

True Detective is a 2014 web series created by Nic Pizzolatto and Issa López.

What genre is True Detective?+

True Detective is Drama and Mystery series.

Who created True Detective?+

True Detective was created by Nic Pizzolatto and Issa López.