Fair rating?True Detective· Season 2 · Episode 1
The Western Book of the Dead
The disappearance of a city manager disrupts a lucrative land scheme and ignites an investigation involving three police officers and a career criminal who is moving into legitimate business.
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#7In Season 2of 8 rated episodes
#29All-timeof 30 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 7.3
2015First airedJune 21, 2015
Guest stars
Chris Kersonas Nails
James Frainas Lieutenant Kevin Burris
Ritchie Costeras Mayor Austin Chessani
Christopher James Bakeras Blake Churchman
Afemo Omilamias Police Chief Holloway
Adria Arjonaas Emily
Timothy V. Murphyas Osip Agronov
Yara Martinezas Felicia
Michael Irbyas Detective Elvis Ilinca
Alain Uyas Ernst Bodine
Andy Mackenzieas IvarLera Lynnas Singer
Leven Rambinas Athena Bezzerides
W. Earl Brownas Detective Teague DixonCrew
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