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The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast dives deep into the world of Ennis, Alaska and our True Detectives Liz Danvers (played by Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (played by Kali Reis) to explore the mysterious Tsalal scientists disappearances and cold case connection that unravel during The Long Night. Join our host Alice Qannik Glenn, a member of an indigenous Alaskan community and activist, who will spotlight a range of voices from the series creators and crew to understand the “why” and “how” behind this season, its narrative and characters.

Part 4 | The Longest Night with Showrunner Issa López, Kali Reis, Jodie Foster and More

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

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  • 3 months ago
  • 33:11

The supernatural, personal demons, and stark realities converge on a bleak Christmas Eve. Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro navigate a landscape marred by tragedy. As Navarro grapples with a devastating loss, Danvers confronts her inner darkness, triggered by a haunting reminder of her past. In this episode, we hear from Showrunner Issa López and other series creatives on how they brought the themes darkness to life, as well as from indigenous spiritual storytellers who add more dimension to the True Detective: Night Country narrative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 3 | Heritage and Community with Showrunner Issa López and Isabella Star LaBlanc

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

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  • 3 months ago
  • 30:45

We delve into Ennis’s indigenous community and learn more about Annie K while learning about the struggle to preserve native traditions against the backdrop of a polluting mine. Issa López discusses portraying the community’s emotional and societal challenges. Isabella Star LaBlanc shares insights on her character (Leah Danvers) and the complex identity journey she’s facing. Jenna Kunze and Roberta Tuurraq Glenn Borade draw attention to ‘True Detective: Night Country’s’ parallels with the realities of Alaskan Natives, fostering a deeper understanding of their connection with the environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 | Ennis’s True Detectives, featuring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

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  • 3 months ago
  • 32:27

As True Detectives Liz Danvers (Jodie Foster) and Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) delve deeper into the mystery of the frozen Tsalal Station researchers, we hear from the show’s stars on what it was like to bring these complex characters to life. Foster and Reis reveal some of their characters’ backstories and the personal choices they made in embodying these characters. Additionally, we gain insights from a real indigenous Alaskan Trooper who was a source of inspiration to provide a realistic perspective on investigating crimes in the Arctic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 1 | Night Country Origins with Showrunner Issa López and Executive Producer Mari Jo Winkler

The True Detective: Night Country Podcast

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  • 4 months ago
  • 28:16

Dive into the minds behind the HBO Original Series True Detective: Night Country with Showrunner, Issa López and Executive Producer, Mari-Jo Winkler, the creative forces who crafted the chilling world of Ennis, Alaska. López and Winkler unveil the complexities of shaping this Season’s eerie atmosphere, blending real mysteries and unexplained phenomena into the storyline. Discover their challenging journey in capturing the Arctic’s icy terrains and delve into the creative choices that set this season apart, offering a unique and intense experience in the latest chapter of the True Detective saga.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices