‘Pagan Peak’ Is the Only ‘True Detective’ Season 1 Replacement You’ll Need

I stumbled upon this amazing crime thriller from 2019, and it immediately reminded me of the first season of True Detective. It’s an Austro-German series called Pagan Peak (Der Pass), and it follows two detectives investigating a series of disturbing, ritualistic murders. What really hooked me was how it delves into ancient European folklore, echoing the dark, satanic elements that made True Detective so captivating. It ran for three seasons – a total of 24 episodes – and honestly, it feels like the closest thing I’ve found to recapture that same eerie vibe.








