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Series · HBO

True Detective

20144 seasons30 episodes60 min

True Detective is a American series that premiered on HBO in 2014. 4 seasons and 30 episodes. Created by Nic Pizzolatto.

HBO logoOriginal networkHBOcable channel · 220 shows on record
19401960198020002020

Premiered 2014; no finale on record, so the bar runs to 2026

Key facts

Network
HBO
Format
Series
Premiere
January 12, 2014
Seasons
4
Episodes
30
Running time
60 minutes
Language
English
Production
HBO
Distributor
HBO Max, Hulu
Set in
Louisiana, California

Credits

Created byNic Pizzolatto
Executive producersNic Pizzolatto
DirectorsCary Joji Fukunaga
WritersNic Pizzolatto
MusicT Bone Burnett

Cast 2 on record

Cast memberRole
Matthew McConaugheyRust Cohle
Adria ArjonaEmily