Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

2023
★★★★☆ 7.0/10
📺 2 Seasons
🎬 16 Episodes
📅 Canceled
🌐 EN
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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.

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Seasons

Season 1
2023 • 8 Episodes
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
Season 2
2024 • 8 Episodes
Season two finds new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in - is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good -- Ava's TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan's all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt -- until danger comes knocking, literally.

User Reviews

Damian
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-watching the rest. The fast-paced events and gripping plot kept me on the edge of my seat. Each episode flew by in minutes, enhanced by a fun soundtrack that heightened the chaotic atmosphere of the show. It's a must-watch for fans of dark comedies and true crime podcasts. With its blend of lighthearted drama, and intense moments, it satisfies cravings for captivating storytelling. Cuoco, Messina, and Bateman deliver standout performances, creating characters that were relatable, engaging, and endearing. Damian at talkteav.com
June 10, 2023

Crew

Producer
Michael Costigan, Craig Rosenberg, Jason Bateman

Network

Peacock

Production

UCP, Aggregate Films

Keywords

husband wife relationshipdark comedyserial killerlos angeles, californiatrue crimepodcastcomedy thriller