If you want to watch True Detective, you should know that it has intricately woven criminal cases and multi-layered storylines that are bound to keep you hooked.
The first season tracks a pair of police detectives reinvestigating the murder of a prostitute 17 years after it happened. Along with that investigation, the detective duo revisit other unsolved crimes, all while dealing with their personal issues.
Air dates: 2014-2019
Total seasons: 3 (24 episodes)
Creators: Nic Pizzolatto
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Mahershala Ali
Streaming options: HBO Max (US) (opens in new tab) | Sky (UK) (opens in new tab)| Binge (AUS) (opens in new tab) | Crave (CA) (opens in new tab)
The second season looks at three detectives from different departments investigating crimes related to the murder of a corrupt politician. Independent from them, a career criminal also investigates the murder.
The third season has a complex narrative with three timelines: one set in 1980, one in 1990, and one in 2015. It follows a pair of detectives investigating a chilling crime involving missing children.
With each season of the show, you’ll see new faces - top Hollywood stars - and a mysterious new case. HBO Max is a popular platform where you can watch True Detective, but there are other platforms where the show can be streamed, and we cover that in this article
How to watch True Detective online in the US
How to watch True Detective online: stream season 1-3 in the UK
How to stream True Detective and watch every season online in Canada
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