# Gritty Crime Show Guides Nigel Evan Dennis Creates an Illustrated Guide for True Detective By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-03-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nigel-evan-dennis References: [whatstrending](http://whatstrending.com/2014/02/obsessed-true-detective-guy/) & [wekeeptheotherbadmenfromthedoor](http://wekeeptheotherbadmenfromthedoor.com/) Graphic artist Nigel Evan Dennis has created an incredibly detailed illustrated guide for the critically acclaimed and popular [HBO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comparts-x-the-white-lotus) series True Detective. I love True Detective, there is no subtle way of saying it. It commands your attention for the entire hour it's own, you even willingly ignore your cellphone and the Internet. However, even though you're still giving True Detective your undivided attention, you can still miss things as the show moves at a brisk pace, has a lot of characters to keep track of, and doesn't hold your hand. That's where Nigel Evan Dennis' helpful illustrations come in handy. This incredible [visual guide to True Detective](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinema-roadmap), charts [all the characters, mysteries, symbols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derm-detective-demystifying-dermatology), and themes of the show, ensuring that you never miss a thing. With it's careful analysis and deconstruction of the show Nigel Evan Dennis' True Detective guide is a can't miss for any fan of the show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Illustrated Show Guides:** There is an opportunity for artists to create illustrated guides for popular TV shows and movies to help fans keep track of characters, mysteries, and themes. - **Detailed Analysis Tools:** Developing detailed analysis tools for popular TV shows and movies can help fans better understand the plot, recognize symbols, and notice subtle clues. - **Interactive Show Guides:** Creating interactive show guides that allow fans to participate in solving mysteries and puzzles can offer a new level of engagement with TV shows and movies. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can offer their skills and create illustrated guides for TV shows and movies. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can develop detailed analysis tools for popular TV shows and movies to increase engagement and fan interest. - **Technology:** Technology companies can create innovative and interactive show guides that allow fans to participate and engage with their favorite TV shows and movies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Film Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-the-official-movie-graphic-novel.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [TV-Specific Pop Informants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-show-aficionados.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Demystified Research Design Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/an-eames-of-your-own.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Pixelated Streaming Series Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-litebrite-deluxe-wall-art.md)