True Detective fans who were worried about missing out on watching Taylor Swift’s boyfriend win the Super Bowl or seeing Jodie Foster in a gripping role can relax now.
To avoid low ratings for the upcoming fifth episode, Max has decided to push back its release date. This means fans can enjoy the Super Bowl festivities without feeling guilty about missing their favorite murder mystery show. And it’s a relief because the fifth episode of True Detective: Night Country promises to be an important one for viewers eager to unravel its central snowy mystery.
True Detective Night Country Season 4, Episode 5 Release Date
Usually, new episodes of True Detective: Night Country air on HBO and Max on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET. But for those who can’t wait, the streaming platform is giving subscribers an opportunity to watch the action a little earlier. The fifth episode will be available on Max on Friday, February 9th at 9 p.m. ET.
The Plot Of True Detective Season 4, Episode 5
In the fourth episode of the show, tragedy struck when Navarro’s sister, Julia, took her own life, leading the detective to spiral out of control in a violent manner. As Navarro and Danvers continue to investigate the case of the deceased scientists from Tsalal, they encounter complications when they discover a connection between the research station and a local mining company. This revelation forces them to make difficult decisions that could shape their careers. Meanwhile, Danvers’ daughter, Leah, gets caught up in an environmental protest that escalates into violence.
How Many Episodes Are There in True Detective Season 4?
This week’s episode is the second-to-last of the season, which means there’s only one episode left to unravel the mystery surrounding Annie K.’s brutal murder and its link to the disaster at the research station.
True Detective Season 4, Episode 5 Trailer
Earlier this week, Max dropped a teaser for the fifth episode of the show. In the teaser, Leah is shown protesting against the mine, which has been causing trouble for the local indigenous community. Meanwhile, Navarro grapples with controlling her hallucinations.