True Detective Season 4: 'Night Country' Set to Premiere Amidst High Expectations

Inspired by Real-Life Mysteries, the New Season Features a Female Detective Duo and Receives Early Acclaim

True Detective Season 4, subtitled 'Night Country', is set to premiere on January 14th, 2024. The new season is set in Ennis, Alaska and revolves around the mysterious disappearance of eight men operating the Tsalal Arctic Research Station.
The season is inspired by two real-life mysteries: the Mary Celeste, a ship found abandoned in 1872, and the Dyatlov Pass Incident, where a group of Russian explorers died in the Ural Mountains in 1959 under unexplained circumstances.
The new season is helmed by Issa López, known for her work in the horror genre, and stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro, respectively. This marks the first time the series features a female detective duo.
Early reviews for the season have been overwhelmingly positive, with the season currently holding a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews. Critics have praised the show's atmospheric setting, compelling mystery, and strong performances.
The series follows an anthology format, with each season featuring different characters and a different story. Previous seasons have been set in Louisiana, California, and the Ozarks.