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.

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.