True Detective Timeline ( Real )

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January 12, 2014

True Detective Season 1 Premiere

The first season of True Detective, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, premiered on HBO.

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March 9, 2014

True Detective Season 1 Finale

The finale of the first season aired, concluding the acclaimed story arc.

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June 21, 2015

True Detective Season 2 Premiere

The second season of True Detective, featuring a new cast including Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams, premiered on HBO.

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August 9, 2015

True Detective Season 2 Finale

The finale of the second season aired, concluding the season's narrative.

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August 2017

True Detective Season 3 Announcement

HBO announced the production of the third season of True Detective, with Mahershala Ali in the lead role.

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January 13, 2019

True Detective Season 3 Premiere

The third season of True Detective premiered on HBO.

True Detective Timeline ( Fictional )

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1995-11-22

Discovery of Dora Lange's Body

The body of Dora Lange is discovered in a sugar cane field, initiating the first major case investigated by Detectives Rust Cohle and Marty Hart.

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1995-11-23

Initial Investigation of Dora Lange Case

Detectives Cohle and Hart begin their official investigation into the murder of Dora Lange, uncovering connections to occult symbolism and ritualistic elements.

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1996-02-15

Rust Cohle's Undercover Work

Rust goes undercover to infiltrate drug circles and gather intelligence related to the Lange case and other criminal activities.

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1996-03-10

Marty Hart's Affair Begins

Marty Hart begins an extramarital affair, which leads to personal and professional conflicts later in the investigation.

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1997-04-12

Closure of Dora Lange Case

The Dora Lange case is officially closed with a conviction, but lingering doubts and unresolved issues remain for the detectives.

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2012-08-03

New Investigation Reopened

Years later, Detectives Cohle and Hart are re-interviewed as the Dora Lange case and similar crimes come under renewed scrutiny.

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2012-09-14

Discovery of Connections to Tuttle Family

Investigations reveal ties between the crimes and the influential Tuttle family, suggesting a larger conspiracy.

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1996-06-07

Confrontation with Reggie Ledoux

Cohle and Hart track down and confront Reggie Ledoux, a prime suspect linked to ritualistic killings.

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1996-10-21

Hart's Family Crisis

Marty Hart's personal life deteriorates due to his infidelity and mounting pressures from the investigation.

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2012-11-17

Final Showdown at the Old Church

Detectives face off against the main antagonist in an old church, culminating the longstanding case and uncovering dark secrets.