True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto has recently responded on social media following backlash to his criticism of the latest season, Night Country. The show, now in its fourth season, has seen a change in leadership with creator Issa López taking over from Pizzolatto. Night Country follows the characters Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro as they investigate a mass disappearance at a remote research station in Alaska.
Reviews for True Detective: Night Country have been mostly positive from critics, but Pizzolatto has been vocal about his dislike of the new direction the show has taken. Following the season finale, Pizzolatto shared negative posts about the show on social media and has now taken to Instagram to address the criticism he has faced.
In his Instagram post, Pizzolatto invites users to share their feelings about the show but also expresses his frustration with the backlash he has received. He mentions that his criticism has been treated as extreme negativity that must be silenced, and encourages satire while setting a limit on comments.
Despite being listed as an executive producer for Night Country, Pizzolatto has distanced himself from the new season, stating that he has no involvement in it. He has openly criticized some of López's storytelling decisions, calling them 'stupid.' López, on the other hand, has responded diplomatically, acknowledging Pizzolatto's right to his opinions and expressing her love for the work he created.
While audience reactions to the new season have been mixed, Pizzolatto's public airing of his negative opinions has sparked controversy online. Some have criticized his approach to sharing his views on the show, especially by reposting negative reviews from his followers.
True Detective is an anthology series where each season follows different detectives as they uncover dark truths about their surroundings and themselves. All four seasons of the show are currently available for streaming on HBO Max.
