True Detective season 4 has come to a close and, with it, the mystery behind Annie K’s death has been solved. Those hoping for a more supernatural answer to the big question in Ennis may be disappointed, but showrunner Issa Lopez still found time to sneak in a reference to The Thing.
As pointed out by Bloody Disgusting’s John Squires, one shot in the Night Country finale pays homage to the iconic poster of The Thing. In each, a hooded figure’s face is obscured by a blinding light. In the replies, Lopez confirms that was intentional with a resounding "YES."
