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DramaMystery18+ (TV-MA)2014 - Present3 Seasons
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True Detective (2014 - 2023)

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Drama Mystery Rated: 18+ (TV-MA)2014 - Present3 Seasons

Seasonal anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.True Detective featuring Matthew McConaughey and Colin Farrell has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, available for purchase on iTunes, and 6 others. It's a drama and mystery show with 24 episodes over 3 seasons. True Detective is still airing with no announced date for the next episode or season. It has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.9 (595,162 votes) and was well received by critics.

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EPISODE GUIDE

True Detective Season 3 Overview

Jan 13, 2019 - Feb 24, 2019

Season 3 of True Detective has 8 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

True Detective Season 3 Episodes
Season 03, Episode 08 Now Am Found
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S03 E08Now Am Found

Feb 24, 2019

Wayne struggles to hold on to his memories, and his grip on reality, as the truth behind the Purcell case...

S03 E08 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 07 The Final Country
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S03 E07 The Final Country

Feb 17, 2019

In 1990, following an apparent suicide, the Purcell case is deemed solved, but Wayne and Roland have other ideas, which...

S03 E07 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 06 Hunters in the Dark
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S03 E06 Hunters in the Dark

Feb 10, 2019

In 1990, Wayne and Roland revisit the Purcell case to uncover previously hidden or forgotten clues, while Tom looks for...

S03 E06 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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True Detective Season 2 Overview

Jun 21, 2015 - Aug 9, 2015

Season 2 of True Detective has 8 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

True Detective Season 2 Episodes
Season 02, Episode 08 Omega Station
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S02 E08 Omega Station

Aug 9, 2015

Ray and Ani attempt to escape their desperate situation while Frank ties up some loose ends.

S02 E08 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 07 Black Maps and Motel Rooms
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S02 E07 Black Maps and Motel Rooms

Aug 2, 2015

As Ani, Paul, and Ray get closer to finding out the truth about Caspere, circumstances become more dangerous for them...

S02 E07 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 06 Church in Ruins
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S02 E06 Church in Ruins

Jul 26, 2015

Desperate to locate a missing woman with intel about Caspere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers; Ani infiltrates an exclusive...

S02 E06 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 6 Services.

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True Detective Season 1 Overview

Jan 12, 2014 - Feb 9, 2014

Season 1 of True Detective has 8 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

True Detective Season 1 Episodes
Season 01, Episode 08 Form and Void
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S01 E08 Form and Void

Feb 9, 2014

An overlooked detail provides Hart and Cohle with an important new lead in their 17-year-old case.

S01 E08 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 07 After You've Gone
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S01 E07 After You've Gone

Mar 2, 2014

Cohle and Hart try to discover if a series of missing persons reports could be related to the Dora Lange...

S01 E07 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 06 Haunted Houses
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S01 E06 Haunted Houses

Feb 23, 2014

Cohle's activities in 2002, when his partnership with Hart disintegrated and he quit the force, are recalled by Maggie.

S01 E06 of True Detective is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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All Seasons of True Detective

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24 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (MAX and DIRECTV STREAM).

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24 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 7 services (iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, and 4 others).

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#14 Ranked TV Show

#2 Ranked in Mystery TV

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#8 Ranked in TV on MAX

True Detective has a high IMDb audience rating of 8.9 (595,162 votes) and was well received by critics. The show is extremely popular with Reelgood users lately.

About True Detective

True Detective Overview

Seasonal anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.

Age rating: 18+ (TV-MA)
Number of seasons: 3 Seasons
Number of episodes: 24 Episodes

Extra Information

Related Genres: DramaMystery
Country of origin: America
Available to watch on: MAXDIRECTV STREAM
Original Release Date: Jan 12, 2014
Show Status: Currently Running
Next episode release: TBA