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True Detective · Season 3

True Detective season 3 episode 5: If You Have Ghosts

Aired 3 February 201957 minRated TV-MA

7.8TMDB · 89 votesMark watched

Where to watch True Detective Season 3 in Australia

True Detective season 3 is streaming in Australia on Foxtel Now (subscription) and HBO Max (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $19.99, Fetch TV from $21.99 and Prime Video Store from $21.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “If You Have Ghosts”

Wayne finds himself in a no-win situation as new clues emerge in the Purcell case. Roland wrestles with how to keep evidence secure as lawyers demand a new investigation. Amelia finds her relationship with Wayne imperiled by her writing aspirations and his jealousy.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 5 of 8 of season 3, so watch episodes 1 to 4 first.
  • It runs about 57 minutes.
  • Directed by Nic Pizzolatto, written by Nic Pizzolatto.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.8 out of 10 (89 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Nic Pizzolatto
Writer
Nic Pizzolatto
Guest stars
Sarah Gadon as Elisa MontgomeryKitty Harris as Fran

Credits: TMDB.

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.