True Detective Season 5 Officially Greenlit, New Details Revealed

LOS ANGELES, California — HBO has officially renewed the hit series True Detective for a fifth season, with early hints suggesting it could hit screens in 2027. The announcement, made in February 2024, has already ignited excitement among fans eager for more of the mystery anthology.

The new season is expected to feature an entirely new cast and storyline, moving the setting from Alaska to Jamaica Bay, New York. Francesca Orsi, HBO’s Head of Drama Series and Film, shared two potential release dates for the season while emphasizing that Issa López, who recently achieved success with True Detective: Night Country, will serve as the showrunner.

“It’s set in New York, in Jamaica Bay,” Orsi stated. “Issa has a lot to say, not unlike she did with Night Country. It’s a different milieu but just as powerful.” Production on the new season is slated to begin on February 2, 2026, although HBO has yet to confirm this timeline.

As for the cast, no official announcements have been made yet, but reports describe Oscar-winning actor Nicolas Cage as being “deep in talks” to appear in a currently unspecified role. Cage would be joining a long list of esteemed actors linked to the franchise.

Matthew McConaughey, who starred in the first season, expressed his interest in returning, claiming he’s open to scripts that continue the themes of the original series. “If it’s a script like that first one, with that fire and originality, I’d do it,” he said.

The previous season, defined by its setting in Alaska and featuring leads like Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, garnered widespread acclaim, achieving a 93% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This success strongly influenced the decision to continue the series.

True Detective’s inaugural season first premiered in January 2014, creating a legacy of intense storytelling centered around complex murder mysteries, which remain self-contained with each season. Fans are eagerly waiting for news about trailers or additional casting announcements, which are expected to start filtering in closer to the production date.

The creative team around True Detective is promoting a new era for the series, which will dive into intricate narratives while highlighting compelling character arcs. As viewers await new developments, López promises the upcoming season will be darker and more twisted than before.

For now, fans can only speculate about the stories yet to be told in True Detective Season 5 as the anticipation builds.