HBO Announces Major News About Future Of 'True Detective'

"True Detective" will return for at least one more season.

The hit HBO mystery saga wrapped up its fourth season this past Sunday, and reactions were all over the place. People either loved or hated the ending of "True Detective: Night Country."

There wasn't much middle ground for viewers. Personally, I liked it, but I might be in the minority when it comes to that opinion. Following season four wrapping up, fans all had one big question:

Will there be a season five?

"True Detective" will return for season five.

Well, HBO answered that question Thursday when the network announced "True Detective" will return for a fifth season.

Not only is the mystery saga continuing, but "Night Country" writer and director Issa López will also create the next season. That's bad news for people who hated season four.

They were likely hoping for a significant change or maybe for original creator Nic Pizzolatto to return. It's not going to happen. It's Lopez's show moving forward.

Will that result in some fans not returning for season five? That's almost certainly what will happen. Some viewers were livid with the ending of season four, and I think HBO can write them off moving forward.

There will be a new season of "True Detective."

Obviously, this is great news for me because I love the "True Detective" saga. I even enjoyed the newest season. Nothing will come close to touching season one, but that doesn't mean everything has to be written off.

The viewership for "Night Country" was also very impressive with 12.7 million cross platform viewers. That's more than enough viewers to justify new episodes.

"True Detective" will return for a fifth season. (Credit: HBO)

The formula for success isn't difficult. Keep the show gritty and dark and make sure it's entertaining. If HBO and Lopez can do that, then season five will be a success. Let me know what you think of season four and the show's future at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.