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True Detective Filming Locations

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The remote section of this plantation's property served as the eerie backdrop where detectives Rust Cohle and Marty Hart discovered Dora Lange's body in Season 1.
This pre-Civil War fort's tunnels were transformed into the sinister 'Carcosa' in Season 1's finale, providing a chilling setting for the climax.
Serving as a central character in Season 3, Fayetteville's evocative landscapes and locales, including local restaurants and Mount Sequoyah, provided a rich backdrop for the unfolding mystery.
The small city of Rogers featured the Waffle Hut, a key location in Season 3 where detectives often convened during their investigation.
This northern Icelandic town was transformed into the fictional Ennis, Alaska, for Season 4, with its streets and buildings adapted to reflect the remote Alaskan setting.
Alongside Akureyri, Dalvík's landscapes and structures were utilized to depict the fictional town of Ennis in Season 4, capturing the isolation and stark beauty of the narrative's setting.
Interior scenes for Season 4, including the police department and research station, were filmed at this studio complex, providing controlled environments for the show's intricate sets.
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