Home > True Detective > Season 2 « TV Series Page True Detective : Season 2 (2015) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Episode List All Critics | Top Critics TOMATOMETER 64% Average Rating: 6.78/10 Season Reviews: 86 Fresh: 54 Rotten: 32 Critics Consensus: True Detective's second season stands on its own as a solid police drama, with memorable moments and resonant relationships outweighing predictable plot twists. 62% Average Rating: 6.38/10 Season Reviews: 43 Fresh: 27 Rotten: 16 Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Critic Consensus: True Detective's second season stands on its own as a solid police drama, with memorable moments and resonant relationships outweighing predictable plot twists. AUDIENCE SCORE 60% liked it Average Rating: 3.4/5 User Ratings: 2318 ADD YOUR RATING - NOT INTERESTED + WANT TO SEE Share on Facebook Post Want to See Not Interested Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Not Interested Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 76% The Western Book of the Dead Air date: Jun 21, 2015 Season 2 begins with the murder of a corrupt California politician with possible ties to a career criminal, and the ensuing investigation that brings together three law-enforcement officers from different jurisdictions. More 2 84% Night Finds You Air date: Jun 28, 2015 Ben Caspere's autopsy reveals the gruesome details of his demise, and Ray and Ani wonder if it has anything to do with his fondness for prostitutes. Meanwhile, Frank looks into what might have happened to his missing fortune. More 3 73% Maybe Tomorrow Air date: Jul 5, 2015 Ani lets Ray know she's in charge after he goes rogue on the investigation, even though he stumbles on crucial evidence that takes the case in a new direction. Meanwhile, Frank meets with his former associates in the criminal underworld, but they make it clear they're not taking orders from him anymore; and Paul hits the streets to see if Caspar's face rings a bell. More 4 56% Down Will Come Air date: Jul 12, 2015 The detail works a pawn-shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for his present. -- (C) HBO More 5 54% Other Lives Air date: Jul 19, 2015 Ani and Paul chase a lead up the coast; Ray and Frank mull taking new directions in life. More 6 76% Church in Ruins Air date: Jul 26, 2015 Ani goes undercover to infiltrate an exclusive party, while Ray and Paul keep track of her every move. Elsewhere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers on a quest to find a missing woman who has information about Caspere. More 7 85% Black Maps and Motel Rooms Air date: Aug 2, 2015 Precautionary measures are required by Ray, Ani and Paul to elude detection as they try to put the mystery's clues together. Meanwhile, Frank deals with the fallout of his betrayal. More 8 32% Omega Station Air date: Aug 9, 2015 In the Season 2 finale, the identity of Caspere's killer is revealed and the trail of corruption is exposed as Frank, Ray and Ani plan their next moves. More True Detective : Season 2 Videos 2:35 True Detective: Season 2 Interview - Rachel McAdams 2:39 True Detective: Season 2 Interview - Colin Farrell View All Videos (2) True Detective : Season 2 Photos View All Photos (68) Tv Season Info A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Genre: Drama Network: HBO Premiere Date: Jun 21, 2015 Creator: Nic Pizzolatto Exec. Producers: Nic Pizzolatto, Steve Golin, Scott Stephens, Richard Brown Cast Colin Farrell as Ray Velcoro Vince Vaughn as Frank Semyon Rachel McAdams as Ani Bezzerides Taylor Kitsch as Paul Woodrugh Kelly Reilly as Jordan James Frain as Kevin Burris Christopher Baker as Blake Churchman Afemo Omilami as Holloway Ritchie Coster as Mayor Chris Kerson as Nails Abigail Spencer as Alicia W. Earl Brown as Teague Dixon Leven Rambin as Athena Michael Irby as Elvis Ilinca Michael Hyatt as Katherine Davis Timothy V. Murphy as Osip David Morse as Eliot Bezzerides Trevor Larcom as Chad Rick Springfield as Dr. Pitlor Yara Martinez as Felicia Christian Campbell as Richard Adria Arjona as Emily Riley Smith as Steve Mercer Lolita Davidovich as Cynthia Matt Battaglia as Floyd Heschmeyer Agnes Olech as Veronica Chessani Arthur Darbinyan as Leonid Jack Topalian as Armin Andy Mackenzie as Ivar Emily Rios as Betty Chessani Jon Lindstrom as Jacob McCandless Miranda Rae Mayo as Vera Matt McCoy as Gillett Ashley Grace as Lacey Lindel Carla Vila as Danielle Delvayo Gregg L. Daniel as Judge Pedro Miguel Arce as Danny Santos Molly Hagan as Attorney Brett Rice as Mr. Wyman Marco Rodriguez as Gena's rapist Vinicius Machado as Tony Chessani C.S. Lee as Richard Geldof Ronnie Gene Blevins as Stan Bill Kalmenson as Sheriff Gabriel Luna as Miguel Gilb Allel Aimiche as Luca Courtney Halverson as Laura/Erica Cooper Roth as Aspen Conroy David Denman as Malkin Luke Edwards as Lenny Stevin Knight as Dan Howser Show More Cast News & Interviews for True Detective : Season 2 9 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This January Which Movie Star Fared Best on TV? Julia Roberts in Homecoming and More Small-Screen Debuts 13 Reasons Why and 10 More Shows With Sophomore Slumps View All True Detective : Season 2 News Episodes 1 76% The Western Book of the Dead Air date: Jun 21, 2015 Season 2 begins with the murder of a corrupt California politician with possible ties to a career criminal, and the ensuing investigation that brings together three law-enforcement officers from different jurisdictions. More 2 84% Night Finds You Air date: Jun 28, 2015 Ben Caspere's autopsy reveals the gruesome details of his demise, and Ray and Ani wonder if it has anything to do with his fondness for prostitutes. Meanwhile, Frank looks into what might have happened to his missing fortune. More 3 73% Maybe Tomorrow Air date: Jul 5, 2015 Ani lets Ray know she's in charge after he goes rogue on the investigation, even though he stumbles on crucial evidence that takes the case in a new direction. Meanwhile, Frank meets with his former associates in the criminal underworld, but they make it clear they're not taking orders from him anymore; and Paul hits the streets to see if Caspar's face rings a bell. More 4 56% Down Will Come Air date: Jul 12, 2015 The detail works a pawn-shop lead to close in on a suspect in the Caspere case. Frank revisits his past to pay for his present. -- (C) HBO More 5 54% Other Lives Air date: Jul 19, 2015 Ani and Paul chase a lead up the coast; Ray and Frank mull taking new directions in life. More 6 76% Church in Ruins Air date: Jul 26, 2015 Ani goes undercover to infiltrate an exclusive party, while Ray and Paul keep track of her every move. Elsewhere, Frank meets with Mexican drug dealers on a quest to find a missing woman who has information about Caspere. More 7 85% Black Maps and Motel Rooms Air date: Aug 2, 2015 Precautionary measures are required by Ray, Ani and Paul to elude detection as they try to put the mystery's clues together. Meanwhile, Frank deals with the fallout of his betrayal. More 8 32% Omega Station Air date: Aug 9, 2015 In the Season 2 finale, the identity of Caspere's killer is revealed and the trail of corruption is exposed as Frank, Ray and Ani plan their next moves. More Critic Reviews for True Detective Season 2 All Critics (86) | Top Critics (43) | Fresh (54) | Rotten (32) It's that the second season of True Detective feels ordinary while the first felt extraordinary... The ordinariness is a quality that weighs heavily on True Detective because its cop-show genre is all over TV. Jun 13, 2018 | Full Review… Molly Eichel Philadelphia Inquirer Top Critic All of the lead actors dig deeply into their roles, with Farrell playing the wary, weary burnout to perfection, and Vaughn shifting into full-throttle intensity. Jun 13, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review… Chuck Barney San Jose Mercury News Top Critic While this is distinctly and unmistakably True Detective, it's also something of a reinvention: with the same sense of menace but less claustrophobic, less of a two-hander and with a broader, richer brief. Jun 13, 2017 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… Melinda Houston Sydney Morning Herald Top Critic It may be impossible for it to strike TV lightning twice, but True Detective in its second iteration definitely has a charge. Jun 19, 2015 | Full Review… Sarah Rodman Boston Globe Top Critic There's a lot of plot that makes the first couple of episodes a bit difficult to ease into, but at the end of the second episode, Pizzolato's penchant for abrupt violence with a side of freakiness will leave you with panting for more. Jun 19, 2015 | Rating: A- | Full Review… Vicki Hyman Newark Star-Ledger Top Critic True Detective is a very different beast in its second season: less Cthulhu and more garden-variety lizard. It doesn't haunt so much as slither. Jun 18, 2015 | Full Review… Andy Greenwald Grantland Top Critic There's no problem with the acting talent or the pungently evocative cinematography, but what we need to know is whether this new series can carve itself a niche distinct from its rather-too-familiar antecedent. Jul 24, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Adam Sweeting The Arts Desk There are virtues in the second season of 'True Detective' that are forming an intimate and strong coherence between the two deliveries. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 15, 2018 | Full Review… Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) By episode three this year, we're no closer to understanding how any of its leads fit together in their differing dynamics, or which investigation (of several corruption scandals) to follow. Jun 15, 2018 | Full Review… Kevin Fitzpatrick ScreenCrush Pizzolatto's writing is not without its irritations, particularly his dialogue... Ultimately, the characters are too fascinating to turn loose of. Jun 13, 2018 | Full Review… Glenn Garvin Reason Online View All Critic Reviews (86) Audience Reviews for True Detective : Season 2 Following in the footsteps of the groundbreaking, breath-taking and undeniably brilliant first season, the second season of True Detective finds the series still relevant, yet problematic. Featuring an ensemble cast of Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, and Taylor Kitsch, with equally impressive producing credits, the show is formidable, at least on paper. The cast, to be sure, elevates the material in nearly every way. The performances are crisp, brooding, and engaging, with rich dialogue and strong chemistry. This speaks to the season’s biggest asset, the execution, especially with direction, is enthralling. The scenes are atmospheric, the performances often mesmerizing, and the action detached yet realistic and impacting. The biggest indictment against the second season is the convoluted plot, which feels like a B neo-noir film strung out to nearly ten hours. There are too many twists, too many characters, and not enough coherence. Even the seasoned viewer will find themselves wanting to give up on following the intricacies of the plot, and simply enjoy the dazzle instead. To its credit, it’s staged well enough that we seldom get too frustrated with the confusion, yet this catches up to the writers in its finale, which is neither satisfying nor coherent. Still solid, but a noted step back. 4/5 Stars JeffreyM Super Reviewer ½ Muddled storytelling drags it down. Characters weren't as interesting as season 1, and there were simply too many of them SpencerM Super Reviewer ½ This season is really a huge step down from the first season, but that doesn't mean that the season isn't good. It takes some time to get used to the new cast but Taylor Kitsch, Rachel McAdams and Colin Farrell are really good in the show and their characters are really relatable; maybe even more relatable than the characters we got in the first season even though the acting was WAY BETTER. Vince Vaughn stands out and I actually love his performance in this show, because you never know if he is actually a good guy, or if he really is the villain. I think I'm probably looking a lot more positive on this show than many other people do, but I am also able to look away from the fact that this is a completely new setting and if you do that, this is actually a very good season. LasseG Super Reviewer ½ https://multiscreenmotivision.wordpress.com/2015/06/30/true-detective-season-2/ THe Only good Thing(s) were Colin Ferrell and Taylor Kitsch being in it. 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