How to Watch the New Season of ‘True Detective’ (Plus How to Stream Previous Episodes)
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Quick Answer: You can stream True Detective with Max (plus get Max included with eligible AT&T or Cricket Wireless plans).
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Get ready to dive back into the gritty mysteries and intense storytelling of True Detective. Starring Jodie Foster as Chief Liz Danvers and Kali Reis as Danver’s partner Evangeline Navarro, season four of the acclaimed anthology series recently premiered on Max, and it’s got fans buzzing once again. For those who haven’t experienced the mind-bending rollercoaster that is True Detective, you’ve been missing out on a binge-worthy masterpiece that’s got more twists than ever.
“Liz Danvers, chief of police in the remote Alaska town of Ennis, and heroine of True Detective: Night Country, is fond of telling other cops they’re asking the wrong questions, prodding them over and over until they ask the right one,” Rolling Stone‘s Alan Sepinwall writes in our True Detective review. “With Night Country, there’s only one question: Was it worth resurrecting the long-dormant True Detective franchise — and without its original creator, Nic Pizzolatto?”
Continues Sepinwall: “The new season, created, directed, and largely written by Issa López (Tigers Are Not Afraid), and starring Jodie Foster, answers with a resounding, ‘Hell, yes.'”
Before you embark on the latest True Detective journey on Max, here’s the scoop: You can watch it at a discount or even free. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or a newbie, there are ways to stream it without spending a dime. Read on for our quick streaming guide:
How to Watch True Detective: Night Country Online
If you want to watch the new season of True Detective, you’ll need a Max subscription to see new weekly episodes. Unlike platforms such as Hulu, Max doesn’t provide a free trial at the moment. Subscriptions start at $9.99 a month, and you’ll get access to stream everything in Max’s library, including past seasons of the hit series. An ad-free Max subscription costs $15.99 a month. You can also opt for the annual ad-supported plan, which offers a 20% discount for 12 months of service at $99.99 total.
How to Watch True Detective for Free
While Max doesn’t technically offer a free trial, we found a few ways to snag a Max subscription without paying the standard monthly fee.
Get Max Free With AT&T
Have a phone plan with AT&T? Many of the AT&T Unlimited Plans for phone and internet include a Max subscription for free. Check to see if your current AT&T plan qualifies for the Max offer or head to ATT.com to sign-up for a new plan.
Get Max Free With Cricket Wireless
Cricket Wireless users can get a Max subscription free with Cricket’s $60 monthly plan. The plan gets you unlimited calling, unlimited high-speed data, 15GB of mobile hotspot, plus free Max.
How Many Episodes Does True Detective Season 4 Have?
Over a decade since its first season premiered, True Detective‘s latest chapter features six episodes. No spoilers here, but it’s safe to say True Detective isn’t your average crime drama — it’s a whole experience. Picture this: Complex characters, atmospheric cinematography, and narratives that’ll keep you questioning everything. It’s the kind of show that’s like, “Hey, let’s solve this case, but also, let’s explore the dark corners of the human psyche while we’re at it.”
“When the long winter night falls in Ennis, Alaska, the disappearance of eight scientists forces detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) to dig into the haunted truths that lie buried under the eternal ice,” HBO describes the new True Detective season.
Where to Watch Previous Seasons of True Detective
Fans can catch up from the start of True Detective with a Max subscription. All previous seasons, including the first episodes with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, are streaming on the service. You can also watch past seasons and episodes by buying them on Prime Video.
Will There Be a True Detective Season 5?
As Variety points out, over 2 million viewers tuned into the True Detective: Night Country premiere earlier this January. For now, it’s unclear if Max will pick up another True Detective season after the current episodes wrap up. But with a few more episodes left in Season Four, that could change soon.
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