"True Detective" is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto. Each season features a new storyline and cast, focusing on complex characters and intricate plots. The show often explores themes of morality, existentialism, and the human condition, set against the backdrop of various criminal investigations. The first season, released in 2014, stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson as detectives investigating a series of ritualistic murders in Louisiana. Subsequent seasons feature different characters and locations, including Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams in the second season, set in California, and Mahershala Ali in the third season, which takes place in Arkansas.