Based on a True Story 2023
“True Crime is an obsession that never dies.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- June 8, 2023
- Last Aired
- November 21, 2024
- Format
- 2 seasons · 16 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Who's Next?" (★ 7.5/10)
- Created By
- Craig Rosenberg
- Network
- Peacock
- Where to Stream
- Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus
What is Based on a True Story?
Topic: Television series "Based on a True Story" (2023). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 16
- First aired
- Jun 8, 2023
- Last aired
- Nov 21, 2024
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Peacock
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 160 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 16 episodes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Peacock
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Topic: Television series "Based on a True Story" (2023).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 150-190 words.
Constraint 6: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Source [1]:
Title: Based on a True Story (2023)
Rating: TV-MA
Genres: Comedy and Drama
Synopsis: 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.
Tagline: True Crime is an obsession that never dies.
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Source [3]: About Shirley (2024). Irrelevant.
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Should you watch it?
“A realtor, a plumber, and a former tennis star capitalize on America's true crime obsession.”
- Created by Craig Rosenberg with a talented cast including Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, and Tom Bateman.
- Explores America's obsession with true crime, murder, and the slow-close toilet seat through a unique opportunity.
- Combines comedy and drama as the lives of unexpected characters collide.
- It is rated TV-MA, which may not be suitable for all viewers due to its mature comedic and thriller themes.
Watch it if you enjoy dark comedic thrillers that satirize America's obsession with true crime.
Based on a True Story is a TV-MA dark comedy thriller series that blends comedy and drama.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Great American Art Form Mytharc Jun 8, 2023
- E2 BDE Core Jun 8, 2023
- E3 Who's Next? Core Jun 8, 2023
- E4 The Survivor Core Jun 8, 2023
- E5 Ted Bundy Bottle Opener Core Jun 8, 2023
- E6 Love You, Buzzfeed Core Jun 8, 2023
- E7 National Geographic Mytharc Jun 8, 2023
- E8 The Universe Mytharc Jun 8, 2023
Season 2 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Liquid Gold Mytharc Nov 21, 2024
- E2 Control F for Murder Core Nov 21, 2024
- E3 Relapse Core Nov 21, 2024
- E4 Y'all Ready for This? Core Nov 21, 2024
- E5 Double Fault Core Nov 21, 2024
- E6 Based on a Drew Story Core Nov 21, 2024
- E7 Shotgun Wedding Mytharc Nov 21, 2024
- E8 This Week's Guest Mytharc Nov 21, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream Based on a True Story?
The series premiered on Peacock.
Is Based on a True Story worth watching?
It is a dark comedic thriller created by Craig Rosenberg and starring Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, and Tom Bateman that explores true crime obsessions.
What is the binge duration or release schedule?
The series premiered its first season on June 8, 2023, and its second season on November 21, 2024.
Who are the main creators and cast members?
The series was created by Craig Rosenberg and stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, and Tom Bateman.
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