'True Detective' Creator Criticizes Latest Season Despite Its Success

Issa López, Showrunner of 'Night Country', Responds to Criticism and Receives Praise from Stars

Nic Pizzolatto, the creator of HBO's 'True Detective', has publicly criticized the fourth season of the show, 'Night Country', despite its critical success and his role as an executive producer.
Issa López, the showrunner of 'Night Country', responded to Pizzolatto's comments, stating that every storyteller has a unique relationship with their stories and he is entitled to his reactions.
'Night Country', which is set in Alaska and stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, has been praised as a return to form for the series, with a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Pizzolatto's criticisms included calling the show's narrative connections to earlier seasons 'so stupid' and stating that he had no input on the story.
Despite Pizzolatto's comments, both Foster and Reis have praised López's collaborative approach to the series.