'True Detective' Season 5 Update: Here's the renewal status for HBO's crime series

Each season of 'True Detective' has delved into an entirely new and intricate case
UPDATED FEB 20, 2024
Jodie Foster in ‘True Detective: Night Country’ (@HBO)
Jodie Foster in ‘True Detective: Night Country’ (@HBO)

ENNIS, ALASKA: ‘True Detective’, one of the most popular American anthology crime drama television shows, is rumored to return for Season 5, fueled by the positive reception of its latest season.

‘True Detective: Night Country’ is the fourth season of HBO’s crime series. This season delves into the mysteries related to the town of Ennis and its inhabitants.

‘True Detective: Night Country’ primarily focuses on the mysteries surrounding the murders of Tsalal scientists, with particular emphasis on the case of Anne Kowtok and her intriguing connection to Raymond Clark.

Is 'True Detective' Season 5 in the works? 

A still from 'True Detective: Night Country'
A still from 'True Detective: Night Country' (@HBO)

‘True Detective: Night Country’ has been drawing a significant number of viewers every week, signaling a promising trajectory for the show's future.

As of now, HBO has yet to make any official announcements regarding 'True Detective' Season 5. The absence of a green light from the creators leaves the return of the show uncertain, and the timeline for its potential comeback remains unknown.

Speaking about the possibility of doing another season of ‘True Detective’, creator and showrunner of the show, Issa López, told Variety, "Yes, I would do another one."

López also told Deadline, "I very carefully crafted this as an ink block test for you to discover yourself as an audience member."

According to The Wrap, ‘True Detective: Night Country’ had a total of 12.7 million viewers.  Given the show's widespread popularity, the possibility of 'True Detective' Season 5 materializing by 2026 cannot be ruled out.

What could ‘True Detective’ Season 5 be about?

HBO's crime anthology concluded its fourth season on Sunday, February 18, with detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) successfully solving the murder of Tsalal scientists.

Each season of 'True Detective' has delved into an entirely new and intricate case, frequently centered around serial killers.

It is safe to say that ‘True Detective’ season 5 might involve another complex case. 

All the episodes of 'True Detective: Night Country' are available on Max.

RELATED TOPICS TRUE DETECTIVE

GET THE BIGGEST ENTERTAINMENT STORIES
STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX.

MORE STORIES

The new season will premiere January 8 with plenty of chaos in the ER
11 hours ago
The sitcom premiered this November, and has fast become one of the network and streamer's best shows
12 hours ago
The Bethesda boss was widely expected to make an appearance at some point in season 1
15 hours ago
After months of setbacks, CBS has finally unveiled the first trailer for 'CIA', signaling the 'FBI' spinoff is officially back on track
19 hours ago
Emily is heading to Rome in 'Emily in Paris' Season 5, and the drama promises to be spicier than ever
22 hours ago
Netflix cancels ‘Boots’ after one season, ending the coming-of-age queer military drama despite strong viewership and cultural buzz
22 hours ago
Dexter is coming back sooner than expected, and a new serial killer is about to cross his path
23 hours ago
The hit series starring Ella Purnell now releases a day earlier than the originally announced date
1 day ago
Season 37's upcoming episode, titled 'Parahormonal Activity’, will see Lohan make her debut
1 day ago