True Detective (2014) follows detectives Rust Cohle and Martin Hart as they reopen a haunting Louisiana murder investigation spanning nearly two decades. Starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, this atmospheric crime drama blends serial-killer mystery, psychological thriller, police procedural, suspense, and dark philosophical drama into an unforgettable eight-episode first season.
The disappearance of a city manager disrupts a lucrative land scheme and ignites an investigation involving three police officers and a career criminal who is moving into legitimate business.
Ben Caspar's autopsy reveals the gruesome details of his demise, and Ray and Ani wonder if it has anything to do with his fondness for prostitutes. Meanwhile, Frank looks into what might have happened to his missing fortune.
The repercussions from Caspar's murder are felt by Frank and the Vinci Mayor's office. Ray and Ani are involved in a close call with the killer.
The detail works a pawn-shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for his present. Velcoro, Bezzerides and Woodrugh struggle to keep the case straight in the face of corruption.
Ray and Frank consider new life choices; Ani and Paul go up to the coast to follow a lead.
Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive inner circle, with Ray and Paul keeping close tabs.
Ray, Ani and Paul take precautionary measures to elude detection and untangle a dark mystery; Frank deals with the fallout of his betrayal.
Frank, Ray and Ani weigh their options as Caspere's killer and the scope of corruption is revealed.
