For many, the first season of HBO’s True Detective remains the pinnacle not only of detective shows, but of all HBO prestige television shows. The expertly-paced dark mystery at its center is supported by the pitch-perfect, combative chemistry of its two leads in Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. It’s the perfect mix of world-building, character development, and thriller elements, ultimately making it eminently rewatchable.

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