7 episodes

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast dives deep into the world of Ennis, Alaska and our True Detectives Liz Danvers (played by Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (played by Kali Reis) to explore the mysterious Tsalal scientists disappearances and cold case connection that unravel during The Long Night. Join our host Alice Qannik Glenn, a member of an indigenous Alaskan community and activist, who will spotlight a range of voices from the series creators and crew to understand the “why” and “how” behind this season, its narrative and characters.

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast HBO

    • TV & Film
    • 4.7 • 1.3K Ratings

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast dives deep into the world of Ennis, Alaska and our True Detectives Liz Danvers (played by Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (played by Kali Reis) to explore the mysterious Tsalal scientists disappearances and cold case connection that unravel during The Long Night. Join our host Alice Qannik Glenn, a member of an indigenous Alaskan community and activist, who will spotlight a range of voices from the series creators and crew to understand the “why” and “how” behind this season, its narrative and characters.

    Official Trailer | The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

    Official Trailer | The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

    Uncover the secrets of Ennis, Alaska with the True Detective: Night Country Podcast, as we delve deeper into the eerie disappearances and cold case mysteries with Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis). Join our Alaskan host, Alice Qannik Glenn, along with the series creators, stars, and crew for an inside look at the narrative that brings this season of True Detective to life.
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    • 2 min
    Part 1 | Night Country Origins with Showrunner Issa López and Executive Producer Mari Jo Winkler

    Part 1 | Night Country Origins with Showrunner Issa López and Executive Producer Mari Jo Winkler

    Dive into the minds behind the HBO Original Series True Detective: Night Country with Showrunner, Issa López and Executive Producer, Mari-Jo Winkler, the creative forces who crafted the chilling world of Ennis, Alaska. López and Winkler unveil the complexities of shaping this Season’s eerie atmosphere, blending real mysteries and unexplained phenomena into the storyline. Discover their challenging journey in capturing the Arctic’s icy terrains and delve into the creative choices that set this season apart, offering a unique and intense experience in the latest chapter of the True Detective saga. 
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    • 29 min
    Part 2 | Ennis’s True Detectives, featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis

    Part 2 | Ennis’s True Detectives, featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis

    As True Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) delve deeper into the mystery of the frozen Tsalal Station researchers, we hear from the show’s stars on what it was like to bring these complex characters to life. Foster and Reis reveal some of their characters’ backstories and the personal choices they made in embodying these characters. Additionally, we gain insights from a real indigenous Alaskan Trooper who was a source of inspiration to provide a realistic perspective on investigating crimes in the Arctic.
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    • 33 min
    Part 3 | Heritage and Community with Showrunner Issa López and Isabella Star LaBlanc

    Part 3 | Heritage and Community with Showrunner Issa López and Isabella Star LaBlanc

    We delve into Ennis’s indigenous community and learn more about Annie K while learning about the struggle to preserve native traditions against the backdrop of a polluting mine. Issa López discusses portraying the community’s emotional and societal challenges. Isabella Star LaBlanc shares insights on her character (Leah Danvers) and the complex identity journey she’s facing. Jenna Kunze and Roberta Tuurraq Glenn Borade draw attention to ‘True Detective: Night Country’s’ parallels with the realities of Alaskan Natives, fostering a deeper understanding of their connection with the environment.
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    • 32 min
    Part 4 | The Longest Night with Showrunner Issa López, Kali Reis, Jodie Foster and More

    Part 4 | The Longest Night with Showrunner Issa López, Kali Reis, Jodie Foster and More

    The supernatural, personal demons, and stark realities converge on a bleak Christmas Eve. Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro navigate a landscape marred by tragedy. As Navarro grapples with a devastating loss, Danvers confronts her inner darkness, triggered by a haunting reminder of her past. In this episode, we hear from Showrunner Issa López and other series creatives on how they brought the themes darkness to life, as well as from indigenous spiritual storytellers who add more dimension to the True Detective: Night Country narrative.
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    • 34 min
    Part 5 | Protests and Corruption with Showrunner Issa López, featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis

    Part 5 | Protests and Corruption with Showrunner Issa López, featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis

    The conflict in Ennis intensifies. Showrunner Issa López explores the ties between the Tsalal Research Lab, the mine, and the complex web of corruption involving law enforcement. Stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis offer a deeper insight into their characters’ evolving mental and emotional states as the series approaches its climax. And we interview Anchorage Daily News journalist Kyle Hopkins and former Alaska State Trooper Anne Sear who highlight the real personal and societal battles for justice in Alaska.
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.3K Ratings

1.3K Ratings

Mokyin ,

Loved it!

Loved the show and the podcast!

Jillthepill1 ,

A show about AK Arctic not filmed in AK

I watched the show. It was gripping, as this series always is. 5 stars for content. I also have no issues with this pod.

But I am beyond annoyed that a show about AK Arctic isn’t filmed there. I live in a small village in south central AK. Yep. It can be challenging & I’m not even in the Arctic. But logistics can be dealt with. Please explain why you needed to film in Iceland rather than AK. Makes me sad that other shows on reality TV could make it work, but not HBO/MAX.

Saturngirl13 ,

So much more than just a TV show

It’s not an exaggeration to say that this show and podcast changed me. The creators have made something important, indelible, and incredibly entertaining all at once. The podcast added so much to my experience, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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