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True Detective – Night Country, Episode 1 Part 1

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94% Tomatometer 17 Reviews
When researchers suddenly disappear, Liz Danvers orders a search but tempers expectations of finding the men; Navarro tries to convince a skeptical Danvers that the men's disappearance is connected to the murder of local activist Annie Kowtok.
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True Detective — Night Country, Episode 1

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Creepy and patiently paced, Night Country's first installment introduces Jodie Foster and Kali Reis' dueling detectives with grim efficiency.

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Jodie Foster

Liz Danvers

Kali Reis

Evangeline Navarro

Finn Bennett

Peter Prior

Fiona Shaw

Rose Aguineau

Christopher Eccleston

Ted Corsaro

Isabella Star LaBlanc

Leah Danvers
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True Detective — Night Country, Episode 1

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Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 01/16/2024
All in all, it’s an impressive premiere, whether you want to call this the fourth season of an old show or the first season of a new one. Go to Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire 01/16/2024
B+
Creator, showrunner, co-writer, and director Issa López knows that the core story engine is rooted in character, even more than moody atmospherics and labyrinthine mysteries. The case can wait. Go to Full Review Christina Izzo AV Club 01/16/2024
A
From the true-crime bleakness to the unnerving supernaturalism, there are more than enough chilling elements for our leads to chip away at over the next five episodes. Go to Full Review Elisa Guimarães Collider 01/29/2024
8/10
A highly atmospheric vibe that will certainly please fans of the original series. Go to Full Review M.N. Miller FandomWire 01/18/2024
8/10
True Detective Night Country season 4 opening episode is masterful use of tone and pace. Go to Full Review Britt Hayes The Mary Sue 01/17/2024
With a compelling new mystery set in the chilling Alaskan darkness and a contentious rapport between cops played by Jodie Foster and the formidable Kali Reis, season 4’s Night Country recaptured [our interest] in an instant. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis When researchers suddenly disappear, Liz Danvers orders a search but tempers expectations of finding the men; Navarro tries to convince a skeptical Danvers that the men's disappearance is connected to the murder of local activist Annie Kowtok.
Director
Issa López
Executive Producer
Nic Pizzolatto
Screenwriter
Issa López
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 14, 2024