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Rust Cohle is a Louisiana State Police detective who transferred out of Texas law enforcement. A cerebral, intense thinker, he holds a negative view of society which sometimes puts him at odds with his partner, Martin Hart, and the rest of the force.

Partner of Rust Cohle, Marty is the more conservative of the pair. While he may not always understand Rust's methods, he respects his partner's commitment to police work and will run interference between Rust and their commanding officer. Marty has two daughters with his wife, Maggie.

Ray is a compromised police detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, in LA County.

A Ventura County Sheriff’s detective, Ani is often at odds with the system she serves.

A criminal and entrepreneur moving into legitimate enterprise, Frank is in danger of losing his life’s work.

A nurse at the local hospital, Maggie is married to Louisiana State Police detective Martin Hart. They met in college and now have two daughters together. Intelligent and outspoken, her instincts are as sharp as her husband's.

Frank's wife and closest ally, Jordan struggles with his choices and her own.

War veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol, Paul discovers the initial crime scene.

Cast & Characters

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Matthew Mcconaughey

Woody Harrelson

Colin Farrell

Rachel Mcadams

Vince Vaughn

Michele Monaghan

Kelly Reilly

Taylor Kitsch

About the Series

True Detective (HBO)