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* The solace that Leah finds with her fellow Iñupiak women, chiefly at Kayla's house.
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* The relationship between Liz and Leah Danvers. Despite all the conflict between them, they clearly love each other very much.
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* Even though Marty and Rust's fight is mostly on the tearjerker side, Marty removes his badge, gun, and other items. He may want to kick Rust's ass, but he doesn't want to kill him.

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* Even though Marty and Rust's fight is mostly on the tearjerker side, Marty removes his badge, gun, and other items.items before heading out to fight him. He may want to kick Rust's ass, but he doesn't want to kill him.
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* Even though Marty and Rust's fight is mostly on the tearjerker side, Marty removes his badge, gun, and other items. He may want to kick Rust's ass, but he doesn't want to kill him.
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** Ani and her father reconciling over his failure at raising her. He regrets that he just wanted to avoid becoming too much like his own father, overly strict and controlling. [[spoiler: And his too trusting nature led him to invite a rapist onto his commune, who kidnapped Ani.]] He also mentions how he looked in the woods for four days straight when Ani went missing. And he easily counters Ani's question why he hadn't asked if she was indeed guilty of murder:

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** Ani and her father reconciling over his failure at raising her. He regrets that he just wanted to avoid becoming too much like his own father, overly strict and controlling. [[spoiler: And his too trusting nature led him to invite a rapist onto his commune, who kidnapped Ani.]] Ani. He also mentions how he looked in the woods for four days straight when Ani went missing. And he easily counters Ani's question why he hadn't asked if she was indeed guilty of murder:



* The final scene, in an odd way. [[spoiler: Ani and Jordan have met and become friends in Venezuela, and they're on the run a year later, two badass women, a baby, and Nails. They didn't break, fall, or fight. They're united.]]
** The fact that [[spoiler: Nails is ''still'' protecting Ani, Jordan, and the baby they're both raising. He didn't want Frank's money, and would have done it for free after [[IOweYouMyLife what Frank did for him]], but he made a promise: ''"Nobody's gonna get near her."'' Damned if he didn't mean it.]]

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* The final scene, in an odd way. [[spoiler: Ani and Jordan have met and become friends in Venezuela, and they're on the run a year later, two badass women, a baby, and Nails. They didn't break, fall, or fight. They're united.]]
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** The fact that [[spoiler: Nails is ''still'' protecting Ani, Jordan, and the baby they're both raising. He didn't want Frank's money, and would have done it for free after [[IOweYouMyLife what Frank did for him]], but he made a promise: ''"Nobody's gonna get near her."'' Damned if he didn't mean it.]]



* Roland has held a grudge against Wayne for almost 25 years [[spoiler:because Wayne manipulated him into kidnapping and killing Harris James]]. When Wayne does finally show up, he tearfully admits he can't remember much of his life, including his own wife, because of his worsening dementia, but apologizes for anything he's done. Roland instantly drops his rage and reverts to being his friend, accepting the apology, recognizing that even though Wayne's mind might be going his old partner is still in there.
** Made even more heartwarming in the next episode where elderly Wayne, after confusing a stranger for his college-age daughter he's supposed to "drop off at school" spontaneously recalls the circumstances of [[spoiler:Harris's death]] and gives Roland the apology he's been waiting 25 years to hear. The look on Roland's face says it all, especially after Wayne, with genuine remorse, asks if they can get past it.

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* Roland has held a grudge against Wayne for almost 25 years [[spoiler:because because Wayne manipulated him into kidnapping and killing Harris James]].James. When Wayne does finally show up, he tearfully admits he can't remember much of his life, including his own wife, because of his worsening dementia, but apologizes for anything he's done. Roland instantly drops his rage and reverts to being his friend, accepting the apology, recognizing that even though Wayne's mind might be going his old partner is still in there.
** Made even more heartwarming in the next episode where elderly Wayne, after confusing a stranger for his college-age daughter he's supposed to "drop off at school" spontaneously recalls the circumstances of [[spoiler:Harris's death]] Harris's death and gives Roland the apology he's been waiting 25 years to hear. The look on Roland's face says it all, especially after Wayne, with genuine remorse, asks if they can get past it.



* Hays' last discovery: [[spoiler:Julie is alive and well, with a daughter and a loving husband. During the moment he realises who she is face to face, Hays decides not to disturb her before he forgets again.]]
* The last 2010s scene: [[spoiler:Hays relaxing on his porch with both kids and Roland, watching his grandchildren cycle away.]]

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* Hays' last discovery: [[spoiler:Julie Julie is alive and well, with a daughter and a loving husband. During the moment he realises who she is face to face, Hays decides not to disturb her before he forgets again.]]
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* The last 2010s scene: [[spoiler:Hays Hays relaxing on his porch with both kids and Roland, watching his grandchildren cycle away.]]
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* When Marty and Rust resume their investigation, Rust asks Marty how he's been doing, which surprises the latter because Rust had never asked before. [[WordOfGod Nic Pizzolatto]] has stated that, by asking, Rust was conveying that he had missed Marty.
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** "Don't ever change, man."
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* In 2012, Hart refuses (until shown pretty convincing evidence) to consider that Cohle is the Yellow King, and manipulated him throughout their investigation and careers.

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* In 2012, Hart refuses (until shown pretty convincing evidence) to consider that Cohle is the Yellow King, and manipulated him throughout their investigation and careers.
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* Cohle shows up for dinner with Hart's family, dead drunk... and sincerely and tearfully apologizes to Hart.
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* When Rust says his daughter died, Marty the cocky jerk stumbles out the simple yet very sincere condolences, looking shaken and genuinely compassionate.

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* Cohle shows up for dinner with Hart's family, dead drunk... and sincerely and tearfully apologizes to Hart.

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* Cohle, with no hesitation whatsoever, helping Hart [[spoiler:cover-up the unplanned VigilanteExecution of Reggie Ledoux]]. He also, in his usual, blunt way, tells Marty that he's proud of him for "committing to something for once," and agreeing that he did the right thing in [[spoiler:putting down Ledoux for murdering and torturing children]].
* In 2012, Hart refuses (until shown pretty convincing evidence) to consider that [[spoiler: Cohle is the Yellow King, and manipulated him throughout their investigation and careers]].

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* Cohle, with no hesitation whatsoever, helping Hart [[spoiler:cover-up cover-up the unplanned VigilanteExecution of Reggie Ledoux]]. Ledoux. He also, in his usual, blunt way, tells Marty that he's proud of him for "committing to something for once," and agreeing that he did the right thing in [[spoiler:putting putting down Ledoux for murdering and torturing children]].
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* In 2012, Hart refuses (until shown pretty convincing evidence) to consider that [[spoiler: Cohle is the Yellow King, and manipulated him throughout their investigation and careers]].careers.



* [[spoiler: Cohle and Marty's]] reunion in 2012, where they genuinely smile to see each other and share a drink. Undermined somewhat by the fact that [[spoiler: Marty immediately checks to see if his gun is loaded.]]
* As [[spoiler:Marty recovers in the hospital, talking to Papania and Gilbough, he refers to Cohle as his friend for the first time in the series.]]
* Maggie and her daughters visiting [[spoiler: Marty in hospital. He lost them, but at least for a moment they're a family again, and their relationship may improve.]]

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* [[spoiler: Cohle and Marty's]] Marty's reunion in 2012, where they genuinely smile to see each other and share a drink. Undermined somewhat by the fact that [[spoiler: Marty immediately checks to see if his gun is loaded.]]
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* As [[spoiler:Marty Marty recovers in the hospital, talking to Papania and Gilbough, he refers to Cohle as his friend for the first time in the series.]]
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* Maggie and her daughters visiting [[spoiler: Marty in hospital. He lost them, but at least for a moment they're a family again, and their relationship may improve.]]



** Cohle's new view on life, and him telling it to Marty in an unusually vulnerable moment. [[spoiler: He felt his loved ones in the afterlife after he was stabbed, particularly his daughter's love. So life does have meaning and Cohle does have something to look forward to, as he can reunite with his family after death]].
** Appropriately, the last shot of the series is [[spoiler: the two of them walking off in arms, as the camera drifts up to the starry sky, which Cohle now views as a symbol of hope, of light beating back the dark.]]

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** Cohle's new view on life, and him telling it to Marty in an unusually vulnerable moment. [[spoiler: He felt his loved ones in the afterlife after he was stabbed, particularly his daughter's love. So life does have meaning and Cohle does have something to look forward to, as he can reunite with his family after death]].
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** Appropriately, the last shot of the series is [[spoiler: the two of them walking off in arms, as the camera drifts up to the starry sky, which Cohle now views as a symbol of hope, of light beating back the dark.]]
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* Richard being a good stepfather to Chad, going PapaWolf on Ray for being too rough on the boy.
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-->'''Roland:''' We're past it, bro.
* Hays' last discovery: [[spoiler: Julie is alive and well, with a daughter and a loving husband. During the moment he realises who she is face to face, Hays decides not to disturb her before he forgets again.]]
* The last 2010s scene: [[spoiler: Hays relaxing on his porch with both kids and Roland, watching his grandchildren cycle away.]]

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-->'''Roland:''' --->'''Roland:''' We're past it, bro.
* Hays' last discovery: [[spoiler: Julie [[spoiler:Julie is alive and well, with a daughter and a loving husband. During the moment he realises who she is face to face, Hays decides not to disturb her before he forgets again.]]
* The last 2010s scene: [[spoiler: Hays [[spoiler:Hays relaxing on his porch with both kids and Roland, watching his grandchildren cycle away.]]
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* Hays' last discovery: [[spoiler: Julie is alive and well, with a daughter and a loving husband. During the moment he realises who she is face to face, Hays decides not to disturb her before he forgets again.]]
* The last 2010s scene: [[spoiler: Hays relaxing on his porch with both kids and Roland, watching his grandchildren cycle away.]]
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* Roland has held a grudge against Wayne for almost 25 years [[spoiler:because Wayne manipulated him into kidnapping and killing Harris James]]. When Wayne does finally show up, he tearfully admits he can't remember much of his life, including his own wife, because of his worsening dementia, but apologizes for anything he's done. Roland instantly drops his rage and reverts to being his friend, accepting the apology, recognizing that even though Wayne's mind might be going his old partner is still in there.
** Made even more heartwarming in the next episode where elderly Wayne, after confusing a stranger for his college-age daughter he's supposed to "drop off at school" spontaneously recalls the circumstances of [[spoiler:Harris's death]] and gives Roland the apology he's been waiting 25 years to hear. The look on Roland's face says it all, especially after Wayne, with genuine remorse, asks if they can get past it.
-->'''Roland:''' We're past it, bro.
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For a grim and gritty crime drama like True Detective it certainly has some heartwarming moments.

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** The fact that [[spoiler: Nails is ''still'' protecting Ani, Jordan, and the baby they're both raising. He didn't want Frank's money, and would have done it for free after [[IOweYouMyLife what Frank did for him]], but he made a promise: ''"Nobody's gonna get near her."'' Damned if he didn't mean it.]]

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* Ani leveling with Velcoro about the investigation she's supposed to be doing on him after he saves her life.

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Ani leveling with Velcoro Ray about the investigation she's supposed to be doing on him after he saves her life.life.
** Ani and Ray giving each other support, and reassuring each other that they can overcome their problems. After awkward drinks, they make love in a tender scene that contrasts with the season's bleak tone and cynical portrayal of sexuality.
--->'''Ani''': You're a good man.
--->'''Ray''': No I'm not.
--->'''Ani''': Yes you are.



* Ani and her father reconciling over his failure at raising her. He regrets that he just wanted to avoid becoming too much like his own father, overly strict and controlling. [[spoiler: And his too trusting nature led him to invite a rapist onto his commune, who kidnapped Ani.]] He also mentions how he looked in the woods for four days straight when Ani went missing. And he easily counters Ani's question why he hadn't asked if she was indeed guilty of murder:
--> "You are the most innocent person I've ever known."
* Ani and Ray giving each other support, and reassuring each other that they can overcome their problems. After awkward drinks, they make love in a tender scene that contrasts with the season's bleak tone and cynical portrayal of sexuality.
-->'''Ani''': You're a good man.
-->'''Ray''': No I'm not.
-->'''Ani''': Yes you are.

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* Bezzerides moments:
** Ani and Athena reconcile at least a little bit -- especially with Ani's [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther reaction]] to the news that Athena landed a spot at [=CalArts=][[note]]California Institute of the Arts[[/note]].
** Ani and her father reconciling over his failure at raising her. He regrets that he just wanted to avoid becoming too much like his own father, overly strict and controlling. [[spoiler: And his too trusting nature led him to invite a rapist onto his commune, who kidnapped Ani.]] He also mentions how he looked in the woods for four days straight when Ani went missing. And he easily counters Ani's question why he hadn't asked if she was indeed guilty of murder:
---> "You are the most innocent person I've ever known."



* Ani and Athena reconcile at least a little bit -- especially with Ani's [[AwLookTheyReallyDoLoveEachOther reaction]] to the news that Athena landed a spot at [=CalArts=][[note]]California Institute of the Arts[[/note]].

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* Ray trying his best to let his son live a normal life, despite the fact that he is almost certainly not be the biological father, due to his mom's DarkAndTroubledPast and subsequent divorce.

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** Ray having a covert farewell with his son after realizing he really does need to stay away, including passing on his father's badge.
** In Chad's final scene, he brought his grandfather's police badge to school with him.



* Velcoro having a covert farewell with his son after realizing he really does need to stay away, including passing on his father's badge.

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