Writer-director Nic Pizzolatto based his story on a horrific real-life child abuse scandal in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.
Nine people were arrested, and a dozen computers believed to contain child pornography were seized.
The real-life abuse cult claimed their rituals were legally deemed satanic in nature.
Are Other Seasons Of True Detective Based On A True Story?
However, there are some interesting parallels between the seasons' true-crime stories.
However, corruption was prevalent in both.
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Part of the influence here was from the West Memphis Three case.
Even though the three were eventually exonerated, there are parallels with that case in the season.
Also inspiring the season is the disappearance of the crew from the merchant ship theMary Celestein 1872.
True Detective is an anthology series exploring intricate criminal investigations through multiple timelines. Each season examines dark personal and professional secrets revealed during the course of solving complex cases, highlighting the impact of crime on individuals both within and outside the law enforcement community.
Two very different historical mysteries help giveTrue Detectivea new story.
Watching horrific things happening, especially when dealing with tragedies involving children, is tough.
Stephen King has often placed his horror novels in small towns, where everyone knows each other.
This show exposes these small town horror stories, and that makes it scarier than any fictional TV series.
