"True Detective: Night Country" debuts under Issa López's showrunner direction.
Episode 1 introduces state trooper Evangeline Navarro and police chief Liz Danvers.
Navarro and Danvers delve into the mysterious disappearance of researchers in Ennis, Alaska.
López focuses on character development, introducing a menacing community in permanent darkness.
Ennis, a vivid backdrop, is portrayed as a working-class outpost with uneasy coexistence.
The missing scientists' case takes a supernatural turn with unsettling evidence, adding layers to the mystery.
The premiere episode promises a compelling backdrop, intriguing characters, and a dense mystery.