That’s right, fans! True Detective is back on Max with a fourth season. After the iconic HBO series took a long hiatus, the police anthology is returning with new episodes filled with suspense and drama. Each installment has been structured with an independent narrative, and this time will be no different.

The show, created by Nic Pizzolatto, features new sets of actors, following various distinctive characters and complex settings. The first episode of the new season will be added to the catalog in just a few hours, and the countdown to unveil the new mysteries has already begun.

Night Country will be set in Alaska and will have two major stars as the main figures: Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. In addition to the lead actors, several talents will be behind the scenes, including Issa López and Barry Jenkins, who serve as producers.

How many episodes will True Detective: Night Country have?

The fourth season of True Detective will have a total of six episodes, which will not be released all at once. Instead, there will be a wait of a few days between each installment. Of course, the excitement for Night Country is palpable, especially for those who are fans of the series and have been waiting a long time for this moment.

Jodie Foster in True Detective: Night Country. (Source: IMDb)

Jodie Foster in True Detective: Night Country. (Source: IMDb)

This time, the story follows two detectives, Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro, investigating the disappearance of eight men in the fictional city of Ennis, Alaska. To make the delivery even more special, it is the first season to carry a subtitle, being Night Country this time.

Although Pizzolatto will not return as showrunner or writer but as an executive producer, the project is in good hands. Issa López is the one in charge of the production, serving as showrunner, writer, and director. During an interview, the Mexican filmmaker spoke about how different the series is this time.

She assured that she chose to create a “dark mirror” of the first season, “Where True Detective is masculine and sweaty, Night Country is cold and dark and feminine”. Because of this, Jodie Foster and Kali Reis have been chosen as the two lead actresses.

Episode Guide and Release Dates for Night Country

Each of the six episodes will arrive on the Max platform at the same time. They will be released on different days but at 6 PM PT and 9 PM ET every Sunday. Therefore, the last installment of the fourth season will be added to the catalog on February 25, bringing an end to the new story.

Here, check on which date each episode will be released:

  • Episode 1: Sunday, January 14, 2024
  • Episode 2: Sunday, January 21, 2024
  • Episode 3: Sunday, January 28, 2024
  • Episode 4: Sunday, February 4, 2024
  • Episode 5: Sunday, February 18, 2024
  • Episode 6: Sunday, February 25, 2024

Who are the main cast members of True Detective: Night Country?

Jodi Foster as Det. Liz Danvers
Kali Reis as Det. Evangeline Navarro
Finn Bennett as Peter Prior
John Hawkes as Hank Prior
Christopher Eccleston as Ted Connelly
Fiona Shaw as Rose Aguineau
Anna Lambe as Kayla Malee
Aka Niviâna as Julia
Isabella Lablanc as Leah
Joel Montgrand as Eddie Qavvik