"True Detective" has left viewers captivated and eager for more. The episode, titled "The Great War and Modern Memory," expertly sets the stage for what promises to be a thrilling and thought-provoking season.
The episode introduces us to the complex character of Wayne Hays, portrayed brilliantly by Mahershala Ali. Hays is a seasoned detective haunted by a case from his past, known as the Purcell case. As the narrative unfolds, we are transported between three different time periods: 1980, 1990, and 2015. This non-linear storytelling adds depth and intrigue to an already compelling storyline.
Dyatlov Pass incident, a case involving nine Soviet hikers who inexplicably abandoned their campsite, then froze to death in the nearby wilderness. But even beyond those, showrunner Issa López has stocked her chilly saga with references to culture, history, and true crime that both reinforce the themes of Night Country and draw a straight line between it and True Detective’s rich past, particularly the show’s zeitgeist-grabbing 2014 first season.
Jodie Foster) and former detective Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis), who remained obsessed with it even after being transferred to the state troopers.
But when a group of eight international live-in scientists at the nearby Tsalal Arctic Research Station go missing, the ghost of Annie K's case once again rears its head.
The actors, led by Jodie Foster as the crotchety Ennis, Alaska police detective Liz Danvers, mostly do a great job. Danvers is as grumpy as they come but clearly smart and capable, and it’s fun to see Foster return to a law enforcement role. (If nothing else, I now realize it’s been too long since I’ve seen The Silence Of The Lambs).
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