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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

20237.12 Seasons16 EpisodesCanceled

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.

Created by Annie Weisman
NetworksPeacock

Top 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

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipdark comedyserial killerlos angeles, californiatrue crimepodcastcomedy thriller

About Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story is a comedy, drama series that first aired in 2023 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, dark comedy, serial killer, los angeles, california, true crime, podcast. Created by Annie Weisman, it stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman. 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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