Insider Daniel Richtman has dropped intriguing details about the upcoming fifth season of HBO’s *True Detective*.
According to his sources, Issa López, the acclaimed writer behind the chilling fourth season, *Night Country*, is set to return as a writer. She may be joined in the writers’ room by Chris Cantwell, known for his work as showrunner on *Halt and Catch Fire* and co-creator of *Paper Girls*, potentially bringing a fresh dynamic to the anthology series.
The new season will shift its setting to Jamaica Bay, New York, a gritty coastal enclave. At its heart is a compelling duo: Henry Logan, an aging Irish-American cop played by Nicolas Cage, and his unconventional partner, a non-police figure brought into the investigation. While Cage’s involvement has been the subject of earlier reports, with multiple outlets confirming he was in talks for the role, this marks the first concrete detail about his character. Additionally, Richtman notes that Tahar Rahim (*The Mauritanian*) has been offered a key role, though his participation remains unconfirmed.
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With López’s atmospheric storytelling, Cantwell’s potential contributions, and Cage’s unpredictable energy, *True Detective* Season 5 is shaping up to be another bold chapter in the anthology’s legacy. Set against the moody backdrop of Jamaica Bay, the season promises to delve into the complex dynamics of its central partnership, continuing the series’ tradition of dark, character-driven crime narratives.
