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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

7,1 /10 (137 Votes)
2023 EN 2 Seasons

Overview

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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First air date

08/06/2023

Votes

137

Popularity

7.8

True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

Genres

Status

Canceled

Type

Scripted

Created by

Craig Rosenberg

Networks

Peacock

Language

EN

Last air date

2024-11-21

Episodes

16

Season 1

Season 1

8 episodes • 2023 • ⭐ 7,2

Season 2

Season 2

8 episodes • 2024 • ⭐ 6,6

Season two finds new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family,…

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Damian @ TalkTeaV

Damian @ TalkTeaV

2023-06-10

From the brutal start that felt like it was paying homage to Drew Barrymore's iconic murder scene in 'Scream' to the shocking moments that followed, each episode held my attention. Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina deliver magnetic performances, making their characters relatable and engaging. Tom Bateman's portrayal of the very scary Matt Pierce brings a chilling authenticity to the role of a serial killer. The Peacock series pokes fun at society's obsession with murder, satirizing our fascination with serial killers and true crime podcasts. After the first episode, I couldn't resist binge-wat…

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