True Detective Season 2: Summary & June Episodes Details

True Detective Returns for a Second Season and Fans Rejoice!

The addictive HBO murder, mystery, drama, True Detective, returns for a highly anticipated second season on June 21! Starring Colin Farrell, Vince Vaughn, Rachel McAdams, and Taylor Kitsch, the second season showcases a bizarre murder that brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Check out the official season two summary as well as the episode tittles and descriptions for June’s episodes below.

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Colin Farrell (Golden Globe winner for “In Bruges”) plays Ray Velcoro, a troubled detective whose allegiances are torn between his masters in a corrupt police department and the mobster who owns him. Vince Vaughn (“Wedding Crashers”) portrays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his empire when his move into legitimate enterprise is upended by the murder of a business partner. Rachel McAdams (“Midnight in Paris”) plays Ani Bezzerides, a sheriff’s detective whose uncompromising ethics put her at odds with others and the system she serves. Taylor Kitsch (HBO’s “The Normal Heart”) portrays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and a highway patrol motorcycle officer, running from a difficult past and the sudden glare of a scandal that never happened.

Episode 2×01: “The Western Book of the Dead” (Sunday, June 21 at 9|8c):

The disappearance of a city manager disrupts a lucrative land scheme and ignites an investigation involving three police officers and a career criminal who is moving into legitimate business.

Written by Nic Pizzolatto; directed by Justin Lin.

Episode 2×02 “Night Finds You” (Sunday, June 28 at 9|8c): TBA

The cast also includes Kelly Reilly (“Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows”) as Jordan Semyon, Frank’s wife, a former D-list actress who is a full partner in his enterprises and ambitions; Christopher James Baker (“Gotham”) as Blake Churchman; Afemo Omilami (“The Hunger Games: Catching Fire”) as Police Chief Holloway; Chris Kerson (“CSI: Crime Scene Investigation”) as Nails; and James Frain (HBO’s “True Blood”) as Lt. Kevin Burris.

Among the guest stars this season are Lolita Davidovich (“Raising Cain”), W. Earl Brown (HBO’s “Deadwood”), David Morse (HBO’s “Treme”) and Rick Springfield (“Hard to Hold”).

True Detective has won numerous awards for its first season. The first season has won five out of 12 Emmy Award nominations, and writer-creator Nic Pizzolatto received awards from the Writers Guild of America.

We’re all so excited for the new season of True Detective! What do you guys think? Leave comments below.