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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

TV-MA2023•7.1/10
ComedyDrama

Ratings

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7.1/10(128)

The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

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Production

UCP, Aggregate Films, Parasox, Overlook Productions

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

June 8, 2023

Last Aired

November 21, 2024

Networks

Peacock

Created By

Craig Rosenberg

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
The Great American Art Form
E1
The Great American Art Form
Air date: 2023-06-08
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
BDE
E2
BDE
Air date: 2023-06-08
Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
Who's Next?
E3
Who's Next?
Air date: 2023-06-08
Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.
The Survivor
E4
The Survivor
Air date: 2023-06-08
Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.
Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
E5
Ted Bundy Bottle Opener
Air date: 2023-06-08
After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.
Love You, Buzzfeed
E6
Love You, Buzzfeed
Air date: 2023-06-08
Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.
National Geographic
E7
National Geographic
Air date: 2023-06-08
Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.
The Universe
E8
The Universe
Air date: 2023-06-08
With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.

Cast

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

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