A detective drama hailed as a masterpiece and declared the best television ever is now available for streaming. The hit series, which premiered over a decade ago, continues to be cited as one of the finest crime dramas on television.
True Detective Season 1: A Masterpiece
True Detective season 1, which first aired in 2014 on HBO, remains one of the most celebrated pieces of TV. Starring Hollywood heavyweights Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, the series follows police officers investigating a serial killer case involving the occult over 17 years. The show features two parallel timelines skillfully woven together by creator Nic Pizzolatto.
The anthology series was so popular it spawned three more seasons, including the latest, True Detective: Night Country, in 2022. However, nothing has matched the brilliance of the first season, which holds an 8.8/10 rating on IMDb.
Fan Reviews: 'Best Television Ever'
One fan titled their 10/10 review: 'Season 1 = Masterpiece,' adding: 'Season 1 still remains the greatest television I've ever seen. McConaughey's best performance to date and Harrelson goes toe-to-toe with him. Everything from the acting to the writing to the cinematography to the score is phenomenal.'
Another top-rated review echoed: 'Season 1 of True Detective may be the best television I've ever seen. It's written brilliantly and has some of the best performances I've ever witnessed.' A third reviewer stated: 'Before season one aired I had never seen anything so compelling in storytelling or filmmaking in my entire life.'
True Detective is now streaming on NOW and HBO Max UK.
