True Detective season 1 episode 6 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "True Detective" episode "Haunted Houses," Hart aggressively confronts two boys involved with his daughter, Audrey, using his cop status to intimidate them. Meanwhile, Cohle interviews Terry Guidry about his missing son and a connection to a Tuttle school. Cohle and Hart face questioning from Gilbough and Papania regarding their erratic behavior. Maggie,

Full Episode S01E06 Recap

### Opening Scene: The Handsome Family's Song - **The Handsome Family's "Far From Any Road" plays**, setting a moody, atmospheric tone. ### Hart's Intimidation - **Hart confronts two boys** who were with his daughter, Audrey. - Threatens them with statutory rape charges. - Intimidates them to stay away from Audrey. - Uses his authority as a cop aggressively. ### Cohle's Investigation - **Cohle interviews Terry Guidry**, father of a missing boy. - Learns about the connection to a Tuttle school. - Gathers information on the boy's disappearance. ### Cohle and Hart's Interrogation - **Gilbough and Papania question Hart** about his and Cohle's behavior. - Discuss Hart's violent tendencies and Cohle's investigative methods. ### Maggie's Interview - **Gilbough and Papania interview Maggie** about Cohle. - She reflects on Cohle's character and her relationship with Hart. ### Cohle's Visit to Tuttle - **Cohle meets with Reverend Tuttle** about the Wellspring program. - Tuttle is evasive about the program's details. - Cohle suspects a connection to the case. ### Hart's Affair - **Hart engages in an affair with Beth**. - They meet at a bar and later have a sexual encounter. ### Cohle's Confrontation with a Reverend - **Cohle confronts a former reverend** about his past. - Learns about disturbing photographs of children. - Gains insight into the Tuttle ministry's secrets. ### Cohle and Hart's Professional Clash - **Hart and Cohle argue over their case methods**. - Cohle's obsession with the case strains their partnership. ### Cohle's Suspension - **Cohle is suspended by his superiors** for insubordination. - His unconventional methods and behavior lead to the suspension. ### Maggie's Betrayal - **Maggie sleeps with Cohle** to hurt Hart. - She seeks revenge for Hart's infidelity. ### The Fallout - **Hart discovers Maggie's betrayal and confronts Cohle**. - A violent altercation ensues at the police station. - Cohle quits the force, ending their partnership. ### The Reunion - **Years later, Hart and Cohle reunite**. - Cohle seeks Hart's help in the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What song plays in the opening scene of True Detective 1x06 "Haunted Houses"?

The Handsome Family's "Far From Any Road."

How does Hart intimidate the boys with his daughter Audrey?

Hart threatens them with statutory rape charges and uses his authority as a cop to scare them away from his daughter.

Who is Terry Guidry and why does Cohle interview him?

Terry Guidry is the father of a missing boy, and Cohle interviews him for information related to a Tuttle school.

What do Gilbough and Papania discuss with Hart during their interrogation?

They discuss Hart's violent tendencies and Cohle's investigative methods.

What does Maggie say about Cohle in her interview?

Maggie reflects on Cohle's character, his integrity, and her relationship with her husband Hart.

What is the Wellspring program that Cohle asks Reverend Tuttle about?

The Wellspring program was an educational initiative tied to the Tuttle ministry, suspected to be connected to the case.

What happens during Hart's affair with Beth?

Hart and Beth meet at a bar and later have a sexual encounter.

What does Cohle discover from the former reverend?

Cohle learns about disturbing photographs of children and secrets within the Tuttle ministry.

Why is Cohle suspended from the police force?

Cohle is suspended for insubordination and his unconventional methods in the investigation.

How does Maggie betray Hart?

Maggie sleeps with Cohle to hurt Hart, as revenge for his infidelity.

What is the outcome of Hart's confrontation with Cohle?

Hart and Cohle have a violent altercation, leading to Cohle quitting the force and the end of their partnership.

What happens when Hart and Cohle reunite years later?

Cohle seeks Hart's help with the ongoing case.

True Detective season 1 episode 6

Haunted Houses