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True Detective S2E5 — Other Lives

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True Detective•Season 2•Episode 5

Other Lives

7.6/10 · 10,884 votesJul 19, 201557 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Ray and Frank contemplate new life choices. Ani and Paul follow a lead up the coast.

Directed byJohn Crowley

Written byNic Pizzolatto

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Cast5

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Ray Velcoro

Vince Vaughn

Vince Vaughn

Frank Semyon

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Antigone 'Ani' Bezzerides

Taylor Kitsch

Taylor Kitsch

Paul Woodrugh

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Jordan Semyon

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Spike Allison Hooper

Associate Producer

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Nathaniel Smith

Associate Producer

John Crowley

John Crowley

Director

Nic Pizzolatto

Nic Pizzolatto

Writer

Alexandra Savior

Alexandra Savior

Songs

Alex Turner

Alex Turner

Songs

Lera Lynn

Lera Lynn

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Episode Summary

"Other Lives" is episode 5 of True Detective season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 10,884 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by John Crowley and written by Nic Pizzolatto, it aired on July 19, 2015.

Next: E6 · Church in Ruins Best of Season 2