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Based on a True Story (2023)

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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.

First Air Date
June 8, 2023
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Rating
7.1/10 (134 votes)

Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato

Network: Peacock
Production: UCP, Aggregate Films, Parasox, Overlook Productions
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Damian @ TalkTeaV

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 k...

June 10, 2023

Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

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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StatusCanceled
TypeScripted
First Aired6/8/2023
Last Aired11/21/2024
Seasons2
Episodes16
LanguageEnglish
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2

Seasons

16

Episodes

2023

First Aired

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Cast

KC

Kaley Cuoco

as Ava Bartlett

CM

Chris Messina

as Nathan Bartlett

TB

Tom Bateman

as Matt Pierce

LL

Liana Liberato

as Tory Thompson

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Seasons

2 seasons
Season 2
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Season 2

2024

8 episodes

Season 1
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Season 1

2023

8 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Based on a True Story about?

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.

How many seasons does Based on a True Story have?

2

How many episodes does Based on a True Story have?

16

Is Based on a True Story still running?

No, it ended in 2024.

When did Based on a True Story first air?

June 8, 2023

Who created Based on a True Story?

Craig Rosenberg

Who stars in Based on a True Story?

Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman

What genre is Based on a True Story?

Comedy, Drama