'True Detective' Renewed for Season 5 with Issa López Returning as Showrunner

Following the success of Season 4, 'Night Country', HBO confirms the series' return with López at the helm.

Issa López will return as showrunner for Season 5 of 'True Detective', following the success of Season 4, 'Night Country'.
Season 4, 'Night Country', achieved record-breaking ratings for the series, with 12.7 million viewers across all platforms.
López has signed an overall deal with HBO to create and develop new projects, indicating a strong partnership.
The renewal for Season 5 comes amid a public feud between López and 'True Detective' original creator Nic Pizzolatto.
Details on the plot, cast, and release date for Season 5 are yet to be announced.