History of True Detective in Timeline
True Detective is an American anthology crime drama television series created by Nic Pizzolatto for HBO. Each season presents a self-contained narrative with a new cast, characters, and setting. The series premiered on January 12, 2014.
1980: Missing Children Investigation in True Detective Season 3
The plot of the third season of "True Detective" involves a connection to two missing children in 1980 and focuses on the Arkansas schoolteacher Amelia Reardon.
2001: Six Feet Under Viewership
In 2001, Six Feet Under reached 11.4 million viewers.
2003: Release of Singing Bones album
In 2003, The Handsome Family released their album "Singing Bones", which featured the song "Far from Any Road", used as the opening theme for the first season of True Detective.
2006: Publication of Between Here and the Yellow Sea
In 2006, Nic Pizzolatto's short story collection, "Between Here and the Yellow Sea", was published.
2008: Fukunaga and DiGerlando Collaboration on Glory at Sea
In 2008, Cary Joji Fukunaga hired Alex DiGerlando, who he worked with on Benh Zeitlin's "Glory at Sea", as the production designer for "True Detective" Season 1.
July 2010: Drafting Screenplays for True Detective
From May to July 2010, Nic Pizzolatto drafted six screenplays, including a 90-page pilot script for "True Detective".
2010: Publication of Galveston
In 2010, Nic Pizzolatto's novel, "Galveston", was published, after which he focused on television writing.
2010: Boardwalk Empire Series Debut
In 2010, the series debut of Boardwalk Empire had 4.8 million viewers.
2011: McConaughey's Performance in The Lincoln Lawyer
In 2011, Matthew McConaughey's performance in the thriller film "The Lincoln Lawyer" brought him to the attention of Nic Pizzolatto, leading to his casting in "True Detective".
April 2012: HBO Commissioned True Detective
In April 2012, HBO commissioned "True Detective" for an eight-episode season.
January 12, 2014: True Detective Series Premiere
On January 12, 2014, the crime drama television series "True Detective", created by Nic Pizzolatto, premiered on HBO.
January 2014: Pizzolatto's Contract Extension with HBO
In January 2014, Nic Pizzolatto signed a two-year contract extension with HBO, renewing the series "True Detective" for two additional seasons.
November 2014: Production Begins for True Detective Season 2
In November 2014, production began for the second season of "True Detective" in California, with emphasis on filming in obscure regions of the state.
2014: Release of Popular Problems album
In 2014, Leonard Cohen released his album "Popular Problems", which featured the song "Nevermind", used as the opening theme for the second season of True Detective.
2014: Airing of True Detective Season 1
In 2014, the first season of "True Detective", starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, aired. The season is set in Louisiana and follows two detectives pursuing a serial killer.
2015: Airing of True Detective Season 2
In 2015, the second season of "True Detective", starring Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams, aired. The season is set in California and focuses on three detectives investigating a series of crimes.
February 2018: Filming Begins for True Detective Season 3
In February 2018, filming began for the third season of "True Detective" at various locations throughout Northwest Arkansas.
March 2018: Daniel Sackheim Joins True Detective Season 3 as Director
In March 2018, Daniel Sackheim joined as a director for the third season of "True Detective", co-directing with Nic Pizzolatto.
2019: Airing of True Detective Season 3
In 2019, the third season of "True Detective", starring Mahershala Ali, aired. The season takes place in the Ozarks over three time periods and involves the investigation of a crime involving missing children.
March 2022: True Detective Season 4 in Development
In March 2022, it was reported that a fourth season of "True Detective" was in development, with Issa López writing a pilot episode and Barry Jenkins as executive producer.
May 2022: Jodie Foster to Star in True Detective Season 4
In May 2022, it was reported that Jodie Foster would star in a lead role for the fourth season of "True Detective".
June 2022: HBO Greenlights True Detective: Night Country
In June 2022, HBO officially greenlit "True Detective: Night Country" with Kali Reis cast in a lead role.
September 2022: Additional Cast Members Join True Detective: Night Country
In September 2022, John Hawkes, Christopher Eccleston, Fiona Shaw, Finn Bennett, and Anna Lambe joined the cast of "True Detective: Night Country".
October 2022: Further Cast Additions for True Detective: Night Country
In October 2022, Aka Niviâna, Isabella Star LaBlanc and Joel D. Montgrand joined the cast of "True Detective: Night Country", with Issa López taking over writing duties from Nic Pizzolatto.
November 8, 2022: Production Commences on True Detective: Night Country
On November 8, 2022, production commenced on the fourth season, "True Detective: Night Country".
April 2023: Filming Wraps on True Detective: Night Country
In early April 2023, filming wrapped on the fourth season, "True Detective: Night Country".
January 14, 2024: Premiere of True Detective: Night Country
On January 14, 2024, "True Detective: Night Country" premiered.
February 2024: True Detective Renewed for Season 5
In February 2024, after the fourth-season finale, HBO renewed "True Detective" for a fifth season with Issa López returning as showrunner.
2024: Airing of True Detective: Night Country
In 2024, the fourth season of "True Detective", titled "Night Country" and starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, aired. The season is set in Alaska and follows an investigation into the disappearance of eight men from a research station.
2025: True Detective Season 5: Casting and Filming
In 2025, casting and filming for the fifth season of "True Detective" are scheduled to commence.
2025: True Detective Season 5 Filming
In 2025, filming for the fifth season of "True Detective", set in the Jamaica Bay area of New York City, is scheduled to begin.
2027: Scheduled Air Date for True Detective Season 5
In 2027, the scheduled air date for the fifth season of "True Detective".
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