True Detective (2014)
0.2190Canon Score · ranked #75 all time
Aggregated from 5 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
Why it ranks #75
Every list on which True Detective appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC Culture 100 Greatest of 21st C (2021) | Major international poll | #31 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #49 / 250 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #52 / 100 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #68 / 100 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |