True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto has been vocal in his criticism of season 4 of the HBO anthology crime drama. The series, which first premiered in 2014, has garnered critical acclaim for its portrayal of different detectives grappling with dark mysteries in their respective towns each season.
While the first three seasons were spearheaded by Pizzolatto, the fourth installment, titled Night Country, saw a shift with Issa López taking on the role of showrunner. Throughout the airing of season 4, Pizzolatto expressed his discontent with Night Country through various online comments.
Following the recent conclusion of True Detective: Night Country, Pizzolatto continued to voice his dissatisfaction by sharing viewer complaints on his Instagram story. The posts, which have since been removed, included criticisms about the dialogue, story, and characters of the latest season.
Pizzolatto has been a key figure in all seasons of True Detective, primarily as a writer. However, for Night Country, he only served as an executive producer. His public disapproval of the season's direction was evident in his social media posts, where he distanced himself from certain aspects of the show.
In response to Pizzolatto's remarks, Night Country showrunner Issa López acknowledged his right to an opinion while emphasizing that the season was crafted with admiration for his previous work. Despite the creator's reservations, the show has received mixed reviews from viewers, with a notable divide in opinion reflected in the audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.
While True Detective: Night Country boasts an impressive 91% critic score on the review aggregator site, the audience score stands at a more modest 61%. This suggests that there is a significant portion of the audience who may share some of Pizzolatto's concerns about the latest season.
Despite the mixed reception, the show continues to explore the dark and intricate narratives that have become synonymous with the True Detective series. Each season presents a new set of detectives navigating through complex mysteries that test their resolve and uncover unsettling truths about their surroundings and themselves.
