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HBO Confirms 'True Detective' Season 5 Set in Jamaica Bay, New York

The new season, helmed by returning showrunner Issa López, is set to premiere in 2027 and will feature connections to the previous installment.

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Overview

  • HBO has announced that the fifth season of 'True Detective' will be set in Jamaica Bay, New York, marking a shift from the Alaskan setting of season four.
  • Issa López, who served as showrunner for the critically acclaimed 'True Detective: Night Country,' is returning to lead the new season's creative direction.
  • The writers' room for the season is currently active, with scripts for the first two episodes already developed and reviewed by HBO executives.
  • Casting for the season is in its early stages, with rumors suggesting three lead characters, including two male and one female roles.
  • The season will maintain narrative connections to 'Night Country,' though it will feature a new story and characters within the same shared universe.