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Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told

No disappearance is a coincidence.

20197.13 Seasons28 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.

Created by Darla Lansu
Written by Darla Lansu, Madeleine Pron, Kathleen Barber
Produced by Lisa Michelle Payton, Kathleen Barber, Meredith L. Ditlow
NetworksApple TV

Top Cast

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Poppy Scoville

Mekhi Phifer

Mekhi Phifer

Markus Killebrew

David Lyons

David Lyons

Billy Aames

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

Eva Pierre

Ron Cephas Jones

Ron Cephas Jones

Leander 'Shreve' Scoville

Merle Dandridge

Merle Dandridge

Zarina Killebrew

Mychala Lee

Mychala Lee

Trini Killebrew

Tracie Thoms

Tracie Thoms

Desiree Scoville

Haneefah Wood

Haneefah Wood

Cydie Scoville

Tami Roman

Tami Roman

Lillian Scoville

Themes & Keywords

san francisco, californiadetective inspectorfamily historyinterviewoakland, californiapsychological thrillerguilty consciencemurder mysterymurder suspectpodcasterinvestigative journalistrisky situationssecrets

About Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2019 exploring themes of san francisco, california, detective inspector, family history, interview, oakland, california, psychological thriller. Created by Darla Lansu, it stars Octavia Spencer, Mekhi Phifer, David Lyons. Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.

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