HBO has released the first teaser, along with four character photos, for the upcoming sophomore season of TRUE DETECTIVE.

A bizarre murder brings together three law-enforcement officers and a career criminal, each of whom must navigate a web of conspiracy and betrayal in the scorched landscapes of California. Colin Farrell is Ray Velcoro, a compromised detective in the all-industrial City of Vinci, LA County. Vince Vaughn plays Frank Semyon, a criminal and entrepreneur in danger of losing his life’s work, while his wife and closest ally (Kelly Reilly), struggles with his choices and her own. Rachel McAdams is Ani Bezzerides, a Ventura County Sheriff’s detective often at odds with the system she serves, while Taylor Kitsch plays Paul Woodrugh, a war veteran and motorcycle cop for the California Highway Patrol who discovers a crime scene which triggers an investigation involving three law enforcement groups, multiple criminal collusions, and billions of dollars.

Season two is eight episodes long, with the first two directed by Justin Lin, and debuts, on HBO, on June 21st.

Rachel McAdams as  Ventura County Sheriff’s detective  Ani Bezzeride

Rachel McAdams as Ani Bezzeride

Vince Vaughn is Frank Semyon

Vince Vaughn is Frank Semyon

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CHP motorcycle cop Paul Woodrugh (Taylor Kitsch)

Detective Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell)

Detective Ray Velcoro (Colin Farrell)