When does True Detective return?

The series was created by Nic Pizzolatto for the premium cable network HBO. Each season is structured as a self-contained narrative, employing new cast ensembles, and following various sets of characters and settings. The first season received widespread acclaim and earned high ratings for HBO. The fourth season, titled True Detective: Night Country, aired in 2024, earned the highest number of Emmy Award nominations for the series. A fifth season, with Issa López returning as the showrunner, is scheduled to begin filming in 2025.