How to watch 'True Detective' season 4 season finale episode 6 right now online and on HBO

"True Detective" season 4 is over. The season premiere back in January marked the return of HBO's acclaimed anthology crime TV show after a nearly five-year hiatus. It was also the first without showrunner Nic Pizzolatto — and it's not been without controversy despite being an objective hit for HBO.

Season 4, dubbed "True Detective: Night Country," stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as Detectives Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro in the cold, dark Alaskan winter. And of course, it's not only showing on HBO, but streaming on Max as well, the best streaming service out there.

"Night Country" takes place during the sunless winter months in the frozen tundra of Alaska and according to new showrunner Issa López, it's heavily influenced by serial killer movies "Seven" and "Silence of the Lambs." Given things take a sinister — if not downright creepy — turn in the trailer, those comparisons feel apt.

As mentioned earlier, the season was largely impressive through its first five episodes. I was very positive about it despite a weak fourth episode throwing things off-kilter temporarily and our own Ryan Epps praised its first half, saying that it "has proven to be a return to form in my eyes, one that shows true promise of being as good as its initial hit season."

So did the season finale stick the landing? Well, you'll have to watch to find out. All six episodes are available to watch now. Here are all the details you need to know about how to watch "True Detective: Night Country" on Max and HBO.

How to watch 'True Detective' season 4 online in the US

HBO and Max are the two ways to watch "True Detective" season 4 online in the U.S. 

Episodes 1-6 are available on HBO and Max.

Scroll to the end of this article for the full schedule.

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How to watch 'True Detective' season 4 online in the UK

"True Detective" season 4 is airing on Sky Atlantic (the normal home for HBO and Max Originals in the U.K.) and NOW in the U.K. Episodes are available at 2 a.m. BST on Mondays, concurrent with the U.S. Sunday release on HBO.

Visiting the U.K. and can't find "True Detective: Night Country?" Try one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use the apps you prefer.

How to watch 'True Detective' season 4 online in Canada

Crave is the home of "True Detective" season 4 in Canada. "True Detective" season 4 episodes will air on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET, just like it does in the U.S.

Of course, those on vacation in Canada who want to stream "True Detective: Night Country" live with their friends in the U.S. or U.K. will need one of the best VPNs to log in back home to use the service you prefer.

How to watch 'True Detective' season 4 online in Australia

Binge is the place you want to go to watch "True Detective" season 4 online in Australia. So, every Monday, you can find the new episode starting at 1 p.m. AEDT.

Binge is free for the first seven days, and starts at AU$10 per month for one screen and standard definition viewing. "True Detective" season 4 is also available on Foxtel Now.

'True Detective' season 4 episode schedule

"True Detective" season 4 episodes will premiere on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and Max. Here's the release schedule:

• "True Detective" season 4 episode 1: Jan. 14 (streaming now)
• "True Detective" season 4 episode 2: Jan. 21 (streaming now)
• "True Detective" season 4 episode 3: Jan. 28 (streaming now)
• "True Detective" season 4 episode 4: Feb. 4 (streaming now)
• "True Detective" season 4 episode 5: Feb. 9 (streaming now)
• "True Detective" season 4 episode 6: Feb. 18 (streaming now)

'True Detective' season 4 cast

The main cast of "True Detective" season 4 is, of course, our detective duo of Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as Liz Danvers and Evangeline Navarro. These two detectives in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska are investigating the disappearance of six men from the Tsalal Arctic Research Station. What follows is a dark tale that will require Danvers and Navarro to conquer their internal demons to solve the case.

Here's the full cast for "True Detective: Night Country":

• Jodie Foster as Liz Danvers, a detective in Ennis Alaska who is reunited with her former partner Navarro to solve the case of the vanished researchers.
• Kali Reis as Evangeline Navarro, Danvers' former partner who returns to Danvers after seeing similarities between an old case and the disappearance of the research station workers.
• Finn Bennett as Peter Prior, Danvers' protégé.
• John Hawkes as Hank Prior, an incompetent police officer and Peter's father
• Christopher Eccleston as Ted Connelly, the regional chief of police.
• Fiona Shaw as Rose Aguineau, a survivalist.
• Anna Lambe as Kayla Malee, a young nurse.
• Aka Niviâna as Julia, Navarro's sister.
• Isabella Lablanc as Leah, Danvers' stepdaughter.
• Joel Montgrand as Eddie Qavvik, Navarro's love interest.

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