True Detective (2014)
Audiences love it.
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True Detective is streaming in the UK on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, HBO Max.
What the audience says
True Detective is one of the better-rated English series out there. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 4,389 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 4 seasons deep — English drama, leaning mystery, adults only. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
Don't watch this if…
- you want something that ends tonight — there are 4 seasons of it
- you're watching with family — it's certified 18
- Why
- Currently 8.3/10 from 4,389 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
Good to know
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Nic Pizzolatto
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 30 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in the UK
Trailer
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