Fair rating?True Detective· Season 3 · Episode 1
The Great War and Modern Memory
The disappearance of a young Arkansas boy and his sister in 1980 triggers vivid memories and enduring questions for retired detective Wayne Hays, who worked the case 35 years before with partner Roland West. What started as a routine case becomes a long journey to dissect and make sense of the crime.
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#1In Season 3of 8 rated episodes
#10All-timeof 30 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2019First airedJanuary 13, 2019
Guest stars
Sarah Gadonas Elisa Montgomery
Mamie Gummeras Lucy Purcell
Jon Tenneyas Alan Jones
Michael Greyeyesas Brett Woodard
Rhys Wakefieldas Freddy Burns
Emily Nelsonas Margaret
Josh Hopkinsas Jim Dobkins
Brandon Flynnas Ryan Peters
Richard Meehanas Frankie Boyle
Nick Bastaas James Boyle
Lena McCarthyas Julie Purcell
Phoenix Elkinas Will Purcell
Corbin B. Pittsas Mike ArdoinLennon Morganas Ronnie Boyle
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