Overview
"Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" is the second episode of the third season of the American anthology crime drama television series True Detective. It is the 18th overall episode of the series and was written by series creator Nic Pizzolatto, and directed by Jeremy Saulnier. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on January 13, 2019, airing back-to-back with the previous episode, "The Great War and Modern Memory".
The season takes place in the Ozarks over three separate time periods. In 1980, partner detectives Wayne Hays (Mahershala Ali) and Roland West (Stephen Dorff) as they investigate a macabre crime involving two missing children, Will and Julie Purcell. In 1990, Hays is questioned after the case is re-opened after new evidence resurfaces. In 2015, an old Hays with memory problems conducts an interview to discuss the case. In the episode, Will's body's discovery impacts the Purcells while Hays and West continue looking for Julie.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 1.19 million household viewers and gained a 0.3 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received very positive reviews from critics, who praised the writing, character development, directing and Mahershala Ali's performance.
Plot
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