| "Part 2" | |
|---|---|
| True Detective episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Issa López |
| Written by | Issa López |
| Featured music | Vince Pope |
| Cinematography by | Florian Hoffmeister |
| Editing by | Mags Arnold |
| Original air date | January 21, 2024 |
| Running time | 62 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Part 2", also known as "Night Country, Part 2", is the second episode of the fourth season of the American anthology crime drama television series True Detective. It is the 26th overall episode of the series and was written and directed by executive producer Issa López. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on January 21, 2024, and also was available on Max on the same date.
The season takes place in Ennis, Alaska, and follows detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro as they investigate the disappearance of eight men who operate the Tsalal Arctic Research Station and vanish without a trace. While occasionally working together, Danvers and Navarro are not on good terms after an unresolved case, which was very personal for Navarro. In the episode, Danvers and Navarro start investigating the corpses found at the lake.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.678 million household viewers and gained a 0.09 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the performances, directing, atmosphere and character development. Some analyzed the connections to the first season.