Part 3 (True Detective)

"Part 3", also known as "Night Country, Part 3", is the third episode of the fourth season of the American anthology supernatural crime drama television series True Detective. It is the 27th overall episode of the series and was written by executive producers Issa López and Alan Page Arriaga, from a story by López. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on January 28, 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, the past between Danvers and Navarro is explored, while the investigation into Anne's case continues.

According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.602 million household viewers and gained a 0.11 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and character development, although some criticized the over-abundance of characters and lack of progress in the main storyline.