| "Part 5" | |
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| True Detective episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Issa López |
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| Cinematography by | Florian Hoffmeister |
| Editing by | Mags Arnold |
| Original air dates | February 9, 2024 (online) February 11, 2024 (HBO) |
| Running time | 63 minutes |
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"Part 5", also known as "Night Country, Part 5", is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the American anthology supernatural crime drama television series True Detective. It is the 29th overall episode of the series and was written by Katrina Albright, Wenonah Wilms, executive producer Chris Mundy and executive producer Issa López, and directed by López. It was broadcast on HBO in the United States on February 11, 2024, but it was available on Max on February 9, 2024, to avoid competition with Super Bowl LVIII.[1]
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 find a new lead in an icy cave in the outskirts, while Peter faces problems in his life.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.371 million household viewers and gained a 0.04 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its narrative developments, climactic moments, and acting, although some critics questioned its pacing with only one episode left.