as Wayne Hays : A state police detective from Northwest Arkansas and a Vietnam War veteran. The story follows him across three distinct time periods (1980, 1990, and 2015) as he grapples with the Purcell case and his failing memory.
After the experimental shift of the show's second outing, returned to the series' roots: a decades-spanning mystery, atmospheric southern landscapes, and a powerhouse central performance. Premiering in early 2019, the third season was lauded for its exceptional ensemble, led by Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali and a career-best turn from Stephen Dorff . season 3 true detective cast
as Brett Woodard : A Native American trash collector and veteran—known locally as "the Trashman"—who becomes a tragic figure in the 1980 investigation. as Wayne Hays : A state police detective
as Jim Dobkins : A private attorney in Fayetteville involved in deposing the detectives during the 1990 re-opening of the case. Premiering in early 2019, the third season was