True Detective Season 5 is taking shape as HBO looks ahead to the future, and we have an all-new update on the latest chapter following the HBO slate presentation on November 20.

The anthology series will be helmed by Season 4 showrunner Issa López , who previously signed an overall deal with HBO. And while the latest update is a confirmation about the upcoming location setting of Season 5, other details have trickled out over the past several months as the possible lead of Season 5 was teased in August 2025. Below, we’re breaking down everything we know so far about True Detective Season 5, from where it is going to be set to who is involved with the production and much more. Scroll down for a

Where is True Detective Season 5 set?

True Detective is going a little more urban

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