'True Detective' and Hollywood's mystery binge

A mystery is an armature on which to hang a bunch of disparate characters without the necessity of character development, and four are coming with "True Detective: Night Country" leading the pack.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment January 15, 2024 Hollywood has been on a mystery binge. Now, pick a murder of your choice Mystery TV series abound with "True Detective: Night Country," :Monsieur Spade," "Death and Other Details" and "Criminal Record" all premiering in a span of a week — that's a whole lotta murder. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Mean Girls' makes theaters run pink once again as it sings its way to $28 million "Mean Girls," the film adaptation of a musical that was adapted from a movie which was adapted from a book, bullied its way to the top of the box office in its opening weekend. SHARE       READ MORE At his first stand-up set post-Globes, Jo Koy lashes out at Hollywood 'marshmallows' Reviews for the comedian's Globes hosting were strongly negative, but he's turning the flameout into new material — as well as a message of learning through failing. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Peter Crombie, a classic comic menace on TV's 'Seinfeld,' dies at 71 In addition to his quotable character on "Seinfeld," Crombie could be seen in much notable film work of the 1990s by directors Oliver Stone and David Fincher. SHARE       READ MORE Bill Hayes, longtime TV star of 'Days of Our Lives,' dies at 98 The theater and TV veteran had a professional career that began in the 1950s — and also topped the Billboard charts with "The Ballad of Davy Crockett." SHARE       READ MORE Commentary: The new 'Mean Girls' isn't perfect. But it's justice for Janis The "Mean Girls" movie musical contains any number of updates to the 2004 original — but none as significant, or meaningful, as its treatment of Janis. SHARE       READ MORE NFL is in advanced talks on taking a stake in Disney's ESPN ESPN would take over the NFL's media operations in return for an equity stake in the channel, which faces a challenging future due to consumers cutting the pay TV cord. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW