11 Shows Like 'True Detective' to Watch After Season 4

HBO’s True Detective: Night Country has become one of the first major television hits of 2024. Set in northern Alaska during the polar night, the series follows a town that gets sucked into a massive mystery after the bodies of six scientists are found frozen on the desolate ice.

It’s a gritty crime drama that’s interwoven with supernatural elements, creating a gripping, terrifying and suspenseful mystery. Leading the cast are Jodie Foster and Kali Reis, who both portray strong yet broken characters who struggle not only with their elusive case but also with their fractured lives. With its great setting, murder mystery and scary supernatural undertones, Night Country has become another hit in the True Detective series.

There are also tons of other shows that Night Country fans will love, from detective dramas to paranormal frights, shows set in the far north, and more. Check out these 11 bingeable series that all offer something Night Country fans will love. 

The Outsider

If you love Night Country’s combo of murder mystery and supernatural elements, you’ll love The Outsider. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, this miniseries centers around a murder investigation that unintentionally begins to unravel a dark supernatural secret. Fans of Night Country will love the show’s combination of gritty crime and haunting paranormal elements. Plus, the series has a fantastic cast that includes Jason Bateman and Cynthia Erivo.

Watch The Outsider on Max

Fargo

Fargo is an anthology series just like True Detective and each season centers on crime and often a murder. The main difference between the two shows is that Fargo often utilizes dark humor, which gives it a really unique vibe of being both captivating and suspenseful, yet smart and witty. But both Fargo and True Detective have compelling plots and often attract major stars who deliver spot-on performances. Throughout the years, Fargo has featured actors like Kirsten Dunst, Chris Rock, Ewan McGregor and Martin Freeman, among many others.

Watch Fargo on Hulu

The Fall

If you love Foster’s performance in Night Country as the strong yet conflicted Detective Liz Danvers, then you’ll love The Fall. In this Irish crime series, Gillian Anderson plays Detective Stella Gibson who gets wrapped up in a massive cat-and-mouse chase with a serial killer. Anderson’s performance as the driven yet troubled detective was the centerpiece of the series, and it will resonate with viewers who are equally as captivated by Foster’s work in Night Country.

Watch The Fall on Prime Video

Twin Peaks

If you enjoyed the blend of murder and surrealism in Night Country, then consider watching the' 90s series Twin Peaks for the same reason. While Twin Peaks leans more heavily toward the bizarre, it is still anchored around a mysterious murder in a small mountain town. Though different, the two series feel like kindred spirits and the building tension in Twin Peaks will be a treat for fans of Night Country. The series also has a robust cast that includes Kyle MacLachlan, Lara Flynn Boyle, Piper Laurie and Peggy Lipton.

Watch Twin Peaks on Paramount+

A Murder at the End of the World

A Murder at the End of the World boasts a similarly dark and bleak arctic setting as Night Country. In the show, a group is invited to a retreat at a secluded resort in Iceland ... but soon, one of the guests is found dead. A Murder at the End of the World is geared toward a younger audience than Night Country and feels pulpier and more Agatha Christie-inspired, but it’s still an enjoyable watch that Night Country fans will love thanks to its northern-set mystery.

Watch A Murder at the End of the World on Hulu

Mare of Easttown

For fans who love the complicated characters in Night Country, Max's Mare of Easttown is a must-watch. In the series, Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a detective investigating a murder in a small Pennsylvania town. But what really sets the show apart is Sheehan’s own chaotic and destructive life, which begs the question: Is she keeping others safe, or is she too busy struggling with demons of her own? Winslet won both an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her role.

Watch the Mare of Easttown on Max

The X-Files

If you want to watch a show about detectives solving mysteries that leans further into the supernatural, check out The X-Files. While each episode focuses on something different, from deadly parasites to telekinesis, vampires and more, the real strength of the show comes from the relationship between the two leads, skeptic Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson) and believer Fox Mulder (David Duchovny). This dichotomy will also feel familiar to fans of Night Country since Foster and Reis often banter about their different beliefs in God, religion and the paranormal. While The X-Files is often billed as a sci-fi show, the truth is that it’s also a great drama filled with mystery and suspense.

Watch The X-Files on Hulu 

Sharp Objects

In Sharp Objects, a journalist (Amy Adams) returns to her rural hometown to investigate the murder of two teenagers. But secrets from the past paired with her own mental health struggles turn the visit into a nightmare she wasn’t expecting. The rural setting in Sharp Objects gives the miniseries the same friction and isolation that makes Night Country so captivating. The one-season series also stars Patricia Clarkson and Sydney Sweeney.

Watch Sharp Objects on Max

Yellowjackets

With its supernatural horror and northerly setting, Yellowjackets is an unexpected show that Night Country fans will love. Set in two time periods, the series follows a group of girls who survive a plane crash in the desolate wilderness and their later adult selves who are forced to grapple with their lasting trauma. While it’s not a detective series, the plot does center around a juicy, terrifying and dark mystery: What is the unexplained and ruthless entity guiding the girls in the wilderness? It’s perfect for fans who love Night Country’s horror elements and deep character development. Plus, Yellowjackets has a phenomenal cast that includes Christina Ricci, Melanie Lynskey and Juliette Lewis.

Watch Yellowjackets on Paramount+ with Showtime

Dark Winds

While Dark Winds trades in Night Country's arctic setting for the Southwestern frontier, thrilling crime elements remain. Based on the crime novel series Leaphorn & Chee by writer Tony Hillerman, the show is centered around two Navajo police officers in the 1970s. Dark Winds first premiered in 2022 and was renewed for a third season in September 2023.

Watch Dark Winds on AMC+

Happy Valley

This British crime series follows Yorkshire police sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she attempts to confront the man who assaulted her since-deceased daughter several years prior. Spanning three seasons, Happy Valley incorporates similar suspense, darkness and small-town setting as Night Country. The series, which ended in 2023, won five BAFTAs, including best actress for Lancashire.

Watch Happy Valley on Amazon Prime Video

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