In the heart of the Ozarks, two detectives, Wayne Hays and Roland West, are tasked with solving a chilling case that spans decades. When a young boy disappears alongside his sister in 1980, their investigation leads them through a labyrinth of small-town secrets, religious fervor, and familial dysfunction. As the years progress, Hays and West find themselves revisiting the case in 1990 and again in 2015, each time uncovering new layers of deception and horror that have been buried deep within the community. The series artfully combines documentary-style interviews with dramatic re-enactments, featuring actors portraying real detectives as they recount the cases that have haunted them throughout their careers. ‘True Detective Season 3’ explores the enduring impact of trauma on both the victims and the investigators, questioning the nature of memory and the human capacity to confront the darkest aspects of ourselves.