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True Detective: Night Country is finally here on HBO! Relive your favorite moments from True Detective season 1 now with our full season recap.
True Detective season one focuses on Louisiana State Police homicide detectives Rustin "Rust" Cohle and Martin "Marty" Hart, who investigated the murder of prostitute Dora Lange in 1995. Seventeen years later, they must revisit the investigation, along with several other unsolved crimes. During this time, Hart's infidelity threatens his marriage to Maggie, and Cohle struggles to cope with his troubled past.
True Detective season 1 stars Matthew McConaughey as Detective Rustin "Rust" Cohle, Woody Harrelson as Detective Martin "Marty" Hart, Michelle Monaghan as Maggie Hart, Michael Potts as Detective Maynard Gilbough, Tory Kittles as Detective Thomas Papania, Erin Moriarty as Audrey Hart, Brighton Sharbino as Macie Hart, Alexandra Daddario as Lisa Tragnetti, Michael Harney as Steve Geraci, Jay O. Sanders as Billy Lee Tuttle, Brad Carter as Charlie Lange, Charles Halford as Reggie Ledoux, Glenn Fleshler as Errol Childress, Ann Dowd as Betty Childress
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This is a recap of some of the biggest and best moments from True Detective season one, including who killed Dora Lange, the Yellow King explained, Carcosa explained, True Detective season one killer reveal explained, Rust vs Marty, Rust and Marty vs Errol, the Alexandra Daddario True Detective scene, the season finale ending, and more!
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[@RecapAndChill]

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[@nickpeitchev7763]

There's a season 3??? I didn't even know that

[@willantixs1576]

Broad walk empire please

[@ThatoneRieskid]

That last bit of dialogue rust gives at the end is beautiful

[@scarfacewannabe101]

I sat there and as the camera panned to the sky.... I was like "Fuck that was deep...."

[@macrograms]

my favorite was the "flat circle" bit but the end too -- yeah. :)

[@Benjiwyvern]

This season is legit a masterpiece of storytelling. Must watch.

[@vidmasterK1]

Then what about all those opinions about the ending being so bad

[@Gannecus86]

@@vidmasterK1 I read some of those when it first aired on reddit and it seemed to be a bunch of edge lords mad that Rust started abandoning his nihilism/atheism at the end, which makes total sense because his worldview was born of the extreme trauma with the loss of his daughter/marriage/sanity. This season was a great character study, as well as the phenomenal building of dread throughout, regardless of your opinion of Rust Cohle's "change of heart." I really do think that some people missed the point/critique of Cohle's worldview that I feel Pizzolatto layered throughout. Pizzolatto wasn't kind to those "religious" folks either its just people felt like they had their folk hero and then had the carpet ripped out from under them in the end.

[@tobypatton415]

I will be watching it this weekend.

[@steverogers6572]

I loved the one shot scene. That was epic on its own but the whole thing is good. Also, Alex daddario

[@fabiblobby]

I thought I wouldn’t like it for some reason then my husband and I watched it (even though he had already seen it) and let me tell you… it’s a really intriguing and honestly great show. It’s dark but the story telling is so captivating and truly beautiful. Take the time to watch it you won’t regret it. I still think about it to this day.

[@bornimusic]

It definitely stays with you

[@nick-xf8pu]

One of the most underrated tv shows. Season 1 was a masterpiece.

[@lifeisberserk9566]

It's definitely not underrated anymore thousands have it as either their favorite or one of their favorite shows

[@Zegeebwah]

Def not underrated everyone knows season 1 was amazing

[@dme1016]

Season 3 was just as good in a different way. 2 was..."eh", and I'm still tryna understand 4....

[@suzyq5520]

I finally got to watch season 1 in its entirety and it’s been days and it’s still all I can think about. Obsessed. So good 🙌🏻

[@aquilaFUN]

stop! if you have not watched this show yet and came down to the comments first: go watch the show. seriously.

[@JadedMax]

No fucking shit. Mensa potential right here

[@KaseyHinchman]

Straight up one of the best television series of all time!

[@IDontBuyIt50]

yeah, we wouldn't want to throw out any spoilers on a decade old tv show

[@harshp2577]

I watched the first 3 episodes. They were so boring and I was getting confused with all the names thrown around and their relationships with each other, so I watched this summary instead.

[@MrBuketman]

Agreed. Easily one of the best stand alone seasons of any series. Don’t ruin it. This video is a great recap though.

[@Hermit362]

Amazing show. I just wish they could've made another season with those two. One of the best shows of all time.

[@briengakaplan-b1550]

Who else is here after realizing season 4 is connected to season 1?

[@angelg8445]

YES!!!

[@Calimax91]

I wish I could go farther than season 1 but it didn't keep my interest

[@knightridernz72]

A big part of what made season 1 so good was the slow build and the tearing down of the main characters. The slow build allowed you time to take in story details and certain bits of information that would pay off later. Tearing down the characters means the building back up of them is more compelling. By the time Rust and Marty meet the killer at the end, you really care about them deeply because of all the events that happened leading up to that point. They were finally able to put aside their differences to catch the killer. They were both deeply flawed (and well written) characters who found redemption and friendship at the end.

[@chromeviper5273]

I didn’t get any of that from when I just finished the first season. To me it felt like Marty and rust were the same characters the entire time, no building up or down. Marty cheats on his wife at beginning and cheats on her again at end. Marty didn’t like rust for 9 out of the 10 episodes. Rust was always babbling non sense even in the last episode. Doesn’t seem like either one of their characters did anything throughout the season that they didn’t do in the first episode.

[@knightridernz72]

@@chromeviper5273 Well, I disagree. Not the way I saw it when I watched it. They weren't on the same page at the beginning but by the end they were changed people from their life experiences beforehand. Rust was cut off from reality and constantly babbling his life philosophy to a confused Marty. By the end they were not the same people. They came together in the hunt for Errol Childress. They couldn't hold on to any past grudges because catching Childress was way more important, especially after Rust shows Marty that shocking video. Their character arcs had depth. You knew all the bad shit about them as well as the good and that always makes for rich storytelling and season one was the only season that we got that.

[@chromeviper5273]

@@knightridernz72 I don’t think my stance is one that you can agree or disagree to as I state literally what happens in the show. The same reason his marriage was in shambles at the beginning of the show is the same reason it’s in shambles at the end. Also how were they not on the same page in the beginning if rust literally tampered with a crime scene to save Marty from being fired. That’s not just something you do for anyone especially given the severe consequences both would receive if they ever was caught. What about Marty going along with rust doing drugs and kidnapping the biker guy? They definitely were on the same page from the beginning to end.

[@knightridernz72]

@@chromeviper5273 I don't think so. They didn't know each other that well at the beginning. They might've been on the same page with the case but as people, they definitely weren't. Rust was distant and in his own head and Marty was a bit bewildered by his odd behaviour. As cops, they cared about the case. As people outside their jobs, they were so far apart mentally and emotionally. By the time they reunited years later, they were both different people. Rust was more chilled out and so was Marty. Rust wasn't talking oddly anymore and Marty had accepted his place in his life not having his family around. Maybe a chunk of them hadn't changed much but they're both victims of their shitty pasts who've come to accept their fate. Outside that they wanted to complete the case they started years ago. Two different timelines. The first one is where they were younger, full of themselves and chaotic. The second one shows them older, more beat up, and giving less of a shit about things they cared about when they were young cops. That's what I see.

[@kojcelkelesh]

this whole season is probably the best series ever made

[@AshleySmith19912]

I’ve probably rewatched at least a dozen times and I seem to pick up something new each time. I’d legitimately pay $5,000 to have the first season of True Detective erased from my memory just so I can sit down and watch it again for the very first time, experiencing it all over again.

[@Rosebuddz_Revenge]

Thank you for this recap! Just finished season 3 recap 👌🏿

[@tiffybnTN]

This was good and SCARY!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 good recap

[@TheSotexy2]

just finished season 1 last night, such a very good show so far!

[@LIONHEARTE944]

I really like how in the interview in 2012 the background for rus cohl is old file boxes old pcs and Marty is much more modern looking background😊

[@skyluna520]

He is so good. I rarely pay that much attention on crime series. But Rust really captivated me to hear everything he said. Not to mention he's hot. He's among a type where they look super attractive even as a junkie, alcoholic, smoker or wounded soul.

[@dannyknightblade4592]

This is an amazing show. I would strongly recommend it to anyone who loves complex, well written shows.

[@DrBiBeatz]

3 phenomenon seasons, and I am looking forward to the 4th season.

[@rickyminard]

Yellow King actually survived, went to law school, changed his name to Orin Bach, and became the lawyer of Bobby Axelrod

[@johnkeith2450]

Please do not try and tie this great series to that garbage one

[@heygamer7357]

such an amazing season

[@jessrosefawkes2721]

My dad made me watch this show, he said it was a brilliant masterpiece, I thought he was over reacting but my god what a show, what a show. Season 2 was a massive let down ,season 3 was ok. Here’s finger crossed to s4 😊 x

[@mlobato1]

Thank you for the heads up this way I can view it with less expectation and with that in mind I may like the other sessions

[@RaolDuke76]

Not seeing what was on the video was a masterstroke, left to POI, leaves it more disturbing

[@ivanburden4658]

Banger as always.

[@MrLeonightis]

The murder and the scenes of late 80s and early 90s south east Texas is a take on all of the Texas killing fields murders, a truly disturbing piece of US history , largely unsolved and quite a rabbit hole.

[@jeffnak5598]

I'll never not drool over Alexandria Daddario.😂😂😂

[@St_Brelade]

Up there with some of the greatest television you'll ever see.

[@lanestapp2]

Devil NETS not devils nests. "Catch the devil 'fore he gets too close"

[@Nonyabusiness08]

It’s cool that they may be half-brothers in real life!!

[@blcad2596]

True Detective Season 1 is flawless.

[@romanfields7900]

Uh, it has flaws. The mower scene just out of nowhere and the use of Lone Star beer? What's up with that?

[@JassyPooh01]

@@romanfields7900I seen something that said Lonestar beer was an Easter egg to Matthew McConaughey’s role in a movie called Lonestar and of course paying homage to Rust being from Texas

[@vir6472]

do all the seasons relate to each other? I'm seeing that circular symbol a lot

[@AshleySmith19912]

So my all time favorite show is Breaking Bad, but it took BrBa five seasons and 62 episodes to achieve what I consider television perfection. The first season of True Detective achieved that same perfection and only needed 8 episodes to do so. It is a masterpiece. You can watch the first season ten times and always pick up something new. The only negative I can say is that it left me wanting more but the seasons that followed dropped in quality.

[@chromeviper5273]

No way in hell you just compared the entirety of breaking bad which is the highest rated tv show ever by the way to one season of this show. The writing is light years apart. Holy hell this take

[@haldir3120]

​@@chromeviper5273wth are you on about? It is just prefernce

[@ray.shoesmith]

Marty and Rust did well not to crack under the questioning of Brother Mouzone tbh

[@obakengkgalaeng6157]

This is interview constitutes to Voter education whether directly or indirectly. Keep up the good work Overview crew!

[@n543576]

Theres one thing i for sure learned after watching this masterpiece of a first season....... don't EVER live in a rural town weird shit is likely going on there.

[@IDontBuyIt50]

as opposed to city life where everyone is beaver cleaver?

[@romanfields7900]

That is an asinine statement.

[@brianban110]

This is the only season I like

[@stevo1683]

How is season 1 connected to season 4? I'm still confused. Is it because of the cult and/or the father and son relationship?

[@warriorcats60]

Best series ever !!!

[@patshaf902]

And now season 4 has the tuttles back. Linked?

[@brodes5863]

Get ya sen doing a recap of Maynes MC

[@michaelliles2639]

Am I biased, hell yes I am I'm from Texas and these 2 Texas boys did a hell of a job

[@Tonyhouse1168]

The first season really piqued my interest in nihilism. The video Optimistic Nihilism by Kurzgestag is such a perfect recreation of what I’ve always experienced life to be.

[@ryanrodriguez1234]

Season 1 is a "canon event," so if you haven't seen it, STOP. Watch it first, then relish this recap. Whatever you do, DO NOT watch any other season. You're welcome. ✌️

[@lolalaise4530]

This show changed my life.

[@marvinachenbach4883]

In what way?

[@lolalaise4530]

@@marvinachenbach4883 watch it and you’ll see

[@WHOOOOOOOOCARES]

AYEEEEEE ITS BROTHER MOUZONE

[@calvinsuu1949]

Scary to think that children's school is also used as front for child killing cult

[@dme1016]

Matthew makes smoking look like a nasty activity, even to us who do. His irritating smoking style - with the slow sucking-in of air, is almost worse than the killings....

[@DeejaDanielle]

They were half brother and sister

[@zeldasmith6154]

Is the narrator AI? Creepy voice.

[@Mo-sk7xo]

Next to season 1 of GOT this might be the best Single season of any show ever made...if you wanna treat season 1 as a mini series itll DEFINITELY be the best mini series ever made

[@admtech69]

Nice summary. it would be great if Mathew and Woody worked together again

[@mariners67]

Watching bc it was confusing af

[@mariners67]

still confused *sigh*

[@lifeisberserk9566]

Rewatch it a few times you get to understand more every time

[@SuperAliciakeysfan]

I don’t know why everyone says its a masterpiece 😭 it was a really slow start and didn’t pick up until ep 4, and eps 1-3 is filled with Mccaughney delivering these philosophical dialogues. Then they didn’t actually work on solving the case until the last 2 episodes😵‍💫

[@chromeviper5273]

Yes same. The guy just says nonsense when asked simple questions. Also the entire interview aspect of the show felt so pointless. Absolutely was not needed especially since they show everything that happened anyway. I definitely feel the show had potential but so many unnecessary scenes got in the way.

[@titoslounge1946]

The interview aspect is a way to reveal the story. It was also used to determine if Rust was involved in the Tuttle death. By asking Marty about Rust, we determine if he was a prime suspect and also get exposition on their relationship. Also Rust was working on this case from 1995 to 2012. It wasn’t just two episodes spent on determining the killer. The show isn’t just a clue hunting detective show, it’s a social commentary too. That’s why it’s good.

[@kpatterson14206]

Different people like different things. I loved this show. Maybe The Bachelor is more your speed. Given you use emojis in your comments on youtube.

[@uses0ap]

Change playback speed to 1.25x

[@dukeon]

No, relax and watch at normal human speed

[@richardcook2041]

His son died not daughter

[@IDontBuyIt50]

Congrats on being the ten billionth recap of TD season one, your prize is a time machine, so you can make this video closer to the decade in which it was relevant.

[@HallidayDelight]

Season 4 just came out and has direct ties to season 1, so it’s relevant and helpful for those of us who haven’t seen it in a while! :)

[@IDontBuyIt50]

@@HallidayDelight I was really hoping that this wasn't true, but now I watched the first episode of 4 and its what you'd expect. Nothing can connect to that perfect arc without looking like crap by comparison, and even Jodie can't save it.

[@HallidayDelight]

@@IDontBuyIt50 I like it much better than seasons 2 and 3, but I agree, it’s hard to live up to the first season. I’m overall enjoying it though.

[@timpearce8563]

First.

[@ericpelate4344]

I thought it was ok. It wasn’t a masterpiece or the best 1st season of any show like everyone is saying. It was very long and drawn out and the ending was a let down. Most people that watch these type of shows like to know why the killer did it or how and what was the reason and they didn’t explore any of that. Don’t get me wrong it was ok but it was not the greatest 8 hours of a tv show that people are saying.

[@cndungu]

I tried to watch this but got tired of the dragging and time wasting in the show. Thanks for saving us the time.

[@alexandereschmann]

A season without woke garbage

[@siberiantiger1975]

So overrated, it would have been superb but the detectives " arrogant" attitude spoils it all.

[@MissG-yl6xj]

Thank you for recap! It's a pretty good show but also kinda confusing as well