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Ask Matt: True Detective, Olympics, Ralph Waite, Teen Wolf, Justified

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Question: True Detective is by far my new favorite show! The acting, storyline, intensity (especially last week’s episode on Feb. 9) is incredible!  I’ve heard that this is just a miniseries. However, with the good ratings and reviews as it is getting, any word on a possible renewal of a second season? – Mike

Matt Roush: Though it hasn’t been officially renewed yet, that seems to be just a formality at this point, especially since HBO has signed the show’s creator Nic Pizzolatto to a two-year deal. Which means more True Detective, although whatever happens, it will be a very different True Detective in seasons to come. Because this is one of those franchises that occupies the territory somewhere between miniseries and anthology, not unlike American Horror Story but potentially with less of a repertory ensemble feel. If/when True Detective returns, it will be with new stars, new characters, a new locale and new focus, so don’t get too attached to Rust Cohle and Marty Hart, although I understand why you would be.