Image Credit: HBO It's been two years since season 4 of HBO's hit crime anthology series True Detective premiered, and the demand for a fifth season has grown. The previous season, titled Night Country, starred Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as the lead detectives in Alaska. As reports of a 2027 release date swirl, fans of the show are wondering when they can finally watch season 5 and who play the new detectives. Hollywood Life has the latest updates on the fifth season of True Detective below.