'True Detective' Season 3 Is Official! | THR News

HBO is advancing with the third season of True Detective, with Nick Pizzolato as showrunner and Jeremy Saulnier co-directing. The season, featuring Mahershala Ali as detective Wayne Hays, explores a crime in the Ozarks over three time periods. Despite mixed reviews for season two, HBO is optimistic about the new scripts. The premiere date is yet to be announced.

What has been said about the episode count for season three?

What did HBO programming president Casey Bloys say about the scripts for the new season?