"If You Have Ghosts" is the fifth episode of the third season of True Detective and the twenty-first episode overall.
Synopsis[]
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.
Summary[]
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Mahershala Ali as Wayne Hays
- Carmen Ejogo as Amelia Reardon
- Stephen Dorff as Roland West
- Scoot McNairy as Tom Purcell
- Ray Fisher as Henry Hays
Guest Starring[]
- Brett Cullen as Gerald Kindt
- Jon Tenney as Alan Jones
- Sarah Gadon as Elisa Montgomery
- Scott Shepherd as Harris James
- Michael Greyeyes as Brett Woodard
- Brian Oerly as Eddie
- Myk Watford as Detective Morelli
- David Stanbra as Detective Segar
- Bill Kelly as Detective Hobbs
- Tim Griffin as Special Agent Burt Diller
- Michael Broderick as Special Agent John Bowen
- L. Warren Young as Detective
- Rhys Wakefield as Freddy Burns
- Jodi Balfour as Lori
- Josh Hopkins as Jim Dobkins
- James MacDonald as Major Blevins
- Karole Foreman as Amelia's Mother
- Bea Santos as 21 Year Old Julie Purcell
- Isaiah C. Morgan as Young Henry Hays
- Kennedi Lynn Butler as Young Becca Hays
- Elisha Pratt as David Woodard
- Cheyenne Seleah as Josie Woodard
- Mark Pettit as Reporter #1
- Brian Gililland as Reporter #2
- T.C. Matherne as Logan
- Katy Harris as Fran Burns
- Gary Newton as Detective
- J.D. Wilhelm as
- Jeff Bailey as Doctor
- Jason Edwards as Evidence Control Officer
- Cullen Moss as State Trooper
Notes and Trivia[]
- This episode was released three days earlier than the original airdate by HBO on their streaming service as the episode was set to air during Super Bowl Sunday.
References[]
- The events of Season 1 are referenced with the appearance of images of Martin Hart and Rustin Cohle on Elisa Montgomery's computer screen.
Errors[]
- The "Clark County Sheriff's Department" is mentioned when discussing Lucy Purcell's death. However, by the time the events occurred, the Clark County Sheriff's Department had merged with the Las Vegas Police Department to form the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Soundtrack[]
- Death Letter
- Written by Son House
- Performed by Cassandra Wilson
- When I Go Away
- Written by Larry Campbell
- Performed by Levon Helm
- Desperados Under the Eaves
- Written and Performed by Warren Zevon
True Detective Season 3 (2019) | ||
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301. The Great War and Modern Memory |
305. If You Have Ghosts | |
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See also: S1 • S2 • S3 • Night Country |