Season 2 of the hotly anticipated crime drama True Detective has been given a UK air date.

Sky Atlantic has announced the show will premiere on Monday, June 22 - a day after the US airing.

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson starred in the first season which centered around troubled cops in pursuit of a serial killer.

Season 2 will feature Colin Farrell, Taylor Kitsch, Vince Vaughn and Rachel McAdams and this time round, the story will explore corruption amongst California law enforcement.

Watch the trailer here: