Synopses

December 19, 2023

True Detective: Night Country | Episode Synopses

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True Detective: Night Country

 

Season 4, Episode 1: “Part 1” 

Debuts: SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)  

When eight researchers at Tsalal Station suddenly disappear, Danvers (Jodie Foster) orders a search but tempers expectations of finding the men. After handling a workplace dispute and checking-in on her sister Julia (Aka Niviâna), Navarro (Kali Reis) tries to convince a skeptical Danvers (Foster) that the men’s disappearance is connected to the murder of local activist Annie Kowtok, a case that has long gone cold. 

Written & Directed by Issa López 

 

Season 4, Episode 2: “Part 2” 

Debuts: SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)  

As Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Prior (Finn Bennett) set out to learn more about Tsalal – and find an unlikely location for the physical evidence – Captain Connelly (Christopher Eccleston) threatens to move the case to Anchorage. Later, Navarro (Kali Reis) and Danvers (Foster) separately find a connection between one of the Tsalal men and Annie, prompting the former partners to agree to work the case together. 

Written & Directed by Issa López 

 

Season 4, Episode 3: “Part 3” 

Debuts: SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT)  

While Hank (John Hawkes) leads the search for Clark (Owen McDonnell), Prior (Finn Bennett) asks Danvers (Jodie Foster) about the murder-suicide case that drove a wedge between her and Navarro (Kali Reis). After sifting through the contents of Clark’s trailer, Navarro (Reis) and Danvers (Foster) seek out a local hairdresser for insight on Annie – which leads to a tip about another former Tsalal worker. Later, tensions grow between Danvers and her stepdaughter Leah (Isabella Star LeBlanc). 

Teleplay by Issa López and Alan Page Arriaga; Story by Issa López; Directed by Issa López 

 

Season 4, Episode 4: “Part 4”  

Debuts: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)  

When Julia’s (Aka Niviâna) mental health struggles resurface, Navarro brings her to a local facility, promising that this time will be better. Later, Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Navarro (Kali Reis) confirm the location of Annie’s murder – and Danvers (Foster) levies a harsh punishment on Leah (Isabella Star LeBlanc) following her act of protest.  

Written by Namsi Khan and Chris Mundy and Issa López; Directed by Issa López 

 

Season 4, Episode 5: “Part 5”  

Debuts: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11 (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT) 

As Prior (Finn Bennett) digs into the links between Tsalal and mining company Silver Sky, Navarro (Kali Reis) rescues Leah (Isabella Star LeBlanc) from a local protest that has turned violent. At a meeting with Silver Sky exec Kate McKitterick (Dervla Kirwan), Danvers (Jodie Foster) balks when Connelly (Christopher Eccleston) shares the official cause of the Tsalal men’s deaths – and gets a warning against pursuing the case any further. Later, Hank (John Hawkes) receives a quid pro quo offer.  

Written by Katrina Albright & Wenonah Wilms and Chris Mundy and Issa López; Directed by Issa López 

 

Season 4, Episode 6: “Part 6”  

Debuts: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 (9:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT)  

In the midst of a brutal storm, Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Navarro (Kali Reis) find themselves stuck at Tsalal with no electricity or means of contact. As the truth about what happened to Annie and the Tsalal men unfolds, Navarro (Reis) and Danvers (Foster) each confront the demons from their past.  

Written & Directed by Issa López