"True Detective" started out with an excellent first season, going on to be nominated for the Emmy Awards, but the second season hit a slump and was poorly received by viewers and critics alike. Fortunately for fans of the series, HBO appears to be moving forward despite some delays and rumors of cancellation.
Just a few weeks ago, HBO's new programming chief Casey Bloys explained during the recent TCA (via Vulture) that HBO was still moving forward with the series but was going to approach it more carefully instead of rushing forward.
He also acknowledged that one of the reasons why season 2 failed was because they forced series creator Nic Pizzolato to work on a tight, rushed schedule. In comparison, Pizzolato had years to formulate and write season 1 which is why it was significantly better and refined.
Pizzolato is also stated to be taking a step back, indicating he will only serve as supervisor instead of a lead writer. In doing so, a batch of other writers may be brought in to breathe new life into the anthology series. In doing so the series may be revitalized as it will now involve creative talents who weren't already burdened by seasons 1 and 2.
In a separate report from Business Standard, it has been revealed that director Cary Fukunaga, who worked on season 1, will not be returning for season 3.
"I had only signed on to do the first season because I wanted to do a long format, wanted to experiment in that genre. But I don't see myself going back to 'True Detective' anytime soon," the director explained. "I feel like I have done the noir. There is no noir currently in my slate so if I ever get that itch again, may be. But not for now."
HBO has yet to announce when production may begin for season 3 and when it may potentially premiere.
