In a town that forgot how to tell the truth, Detective Imani Cole can’t forget what was taken. Ten years ago, her little brother vanished without a trace. No answers. No suspects. Just silence.
Now, new bodies are turning up—and they look like echoes of him.
As Imani digs into the case that’s haunted her since childhood, she uncovers something far worse than she imagined: a town built on secrets, a family history rewritten, and a conspiracy that’s been watching her since the day she was born.
This fall, truth wears a mask.
Created by: Nic Pizzolatto
Written and Directed by: Chris Cowell
Genre: Southern Gothic Crime Thriller
Format: Feature-Length Limited Series Installment
RUN TIME: 6 episodes
CHANNEL: HBO/MAX
COUNTRY: USA
In the fog-laced outskirts of Harpersville, MI, newly promoted detective Imani Cole is brilliant, volatile—and still haunted by the unsolved disappearance of her younger brother ten years ago. When a series of ritualistic killings begin to echo his case with eerie precision, Imani is pulled into a nightmarish investigation that unearths the town’s buried past. As she digs deeper, Harpersville reveals itself to be a place where nothing is what it seems: family ties are false, history is manipulated, and power is protected at all costs. To solve the case, Imani must confront a decades-spanning conspiracy—and the darkest corners of her own memory.
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Ara Myembi as Imani Cole
This marks Ara Myembi’s first leading role in a major series following her acclaimed turn in the indie film Daisy, which earned praise for its emotional depth and fearless storytelling.
PRODUCTION
Anonymous Content – Overall Production Partner
The original producers of True Detective return to shepherd a new vision of the anthology, bringing their trademark psychological intensity and cinematic execution. Anonymous Content oversees production and story development across departments, ensuring continuity with the franchise’s legacy.
Plan B Entertainment – Tone + Narrative Direction Partner
Known for prestige dramas like Moonlight and The Underground Railroad, Plan B joins the series to help shape the season’s haunting tone and character-driven narrative. Their expertise in intimate storytelling with socio-political depth adds weight to Harpersville’s layered world.
JuVee Productions – Casting + Cultural Consultancy Partner
Founded by Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, JuVee Productions anchors the series’ cultural resonance. As casting partner, JuVee ensures Harpersville authentically represents its Black lead and supporting characters—bringing emotional honesty, intersectionality, and lived experience to the forefront of the ensemble.
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