True Detective

The Western Book of the Dead

Something happened. That's not a phrased used in the premiere, but it comes within the first three episodes, which I've had an opportunity to see, and it speaks to the theme a bit. Something happened to the people we're introduced to in True Detective Season 2 Episode 1 to bring them to this place in their lives. They're all pretty dark. Only one of them seems to be grasping at the light, and after the events of the premiere, you get the impression that any remaining light is abo... more

Night Finds You

That was a hell of an ending. Without a reason for a bulletproof vest, we were left wondering about the fate of Colin Farrell's Ray Volcoro at the end of True Detective Season 2 Episode 2. Eh, do we really expect him to die? Probably not. But it was a shocking scene, nonetheless. "Night Finds You" gave us more insight into the team of detectives investigating the Vinci City Manager's death, and it's even more clear than before they are a messed up bunch. It makes you wonder if by ... more

Maybe Tomorrow

Ray Volcoro lives! The opening scene of True Detective Season 2 Episode 3 was probably one of my favorites so far. So much about this season feels surreal, and Ray's experience as he was knocked out from the rubber buckshot (riot gear) fit right in. Forgive me if I'm thick, but I cannot for the life of me figure out in what direction the case is going. Some of the dialog is disturbingly comical and throws off the scent of the big picture. However, it felt like we were given a bet... more

Matthew McConaughey, 'True Detective' Creator Re-Team for FX Drama Series

Matthew McConaughey and Nic Pizzolatto are coming together for a potential new TV series at FX. The “True Detective” collaborators have landed a script-to-series order for a drama series titled “Redeemer,” which Pizzolatto will write and in which McConaughey will star. Both will also executive produce the project. In addition, Pizzolatto has signed an overall deal with Fox 21 Telev... more

Matthew McConaughey, True Detective Creator Reunite for FX Mystery Drama

Time is a flat circle — and it’s bringing Matthew McConaughey and True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto back together for a new crime drama at FX. McConaughey is set to star in Redeemer, which has received a script-to-series commitment at the cable network, Deadline reports. Redeemer is based on Patrick Colman’s 2019 novel The Churchgoer more

Nic Pizzolatto, Matthew McConaughey Move to FX for New Drama, 'True Detective' Stays at HBO

Two members of the original “True Detective” team are reuniting at a new home, but they’re leaving the franchise behind. Series creator and showrunner Nic Pizzolatto has signed a new overall deal with Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions, while his fellow “True Detective” collaborator Matthew McConaughey also sign... more