8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
True Detective (2014)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Negative
Christianity: Negative
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series leans left by primarily exposing systemic corruption, elite impunity, and the exploitation of the vulnerable by powerful institutions, aligning with progressive critiques of power structures, even if the resolution is personal rather than political.
The series demonstrates significant diversity through the casting of minority actors in lead detective roles, particularly in its later seasons. Its narrative frequently incorporates strong critiques of traditional power structures and highlights the experiences of marginalized groups, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
True Detective presents a mixed but ultimately negative portrayal of LGBTQ+ themes. The most significant depiction involves Paul Woodrugh (S2), whose closeted gay identity is a source of profound misery, blackmail, and results in his death. While Season 4 includes a minor, incidental positive depiction of a lesbian couple, the overall net impact is skewed negative by the tragic and punitive outcome of Woodrugh's arc.
The series portrays specific Christian institutions and individuals as deeply hypocritical, complicit in, or ineffective against profound evil, without significant counterbalancing positive portrayals. The narrative links the cult's corruption to moral decay within the broader Christian-influenced community.
Across its various seasons, True Detective does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on cisgender characters and their investigations into crime, psychological struggles, and philosophical dilemmas, without engaging with transsexual identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
True Detective is an original anthology series where each season features new characters. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could be swapped.
True Detective is an original anthology series where each season introduces new characters and storylines. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments that establish a canonical race for its characters before their on-screen portrayal. Therefore, no race swaps have occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.9
8.3
Critic Ratings
7.9
7.5
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