Truth Be Told 2019
“No disappearance is a coincidence.”
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- December 6, 2019
- Last Aired
- March 23, 2023
- Format
- 3 seasons · 28 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E3 "Even Salt Looks Like Sugar" (★ 6.1/10)
- Created By
- Nichelle D. Tramble
- Network
- Apple TV
- Where to Stream
- Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
What is Truth Be Told?
The television series Truth Be Told is a drama and mystery show that explores the world of true-crime podcasts. The series revolves around Poppy Parnell, a central figure who takes significant risks in her pursuit of truth and justice.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2019
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 28
- First aired
- Dec 6, 2019
- Last aired
- Mar 23, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Apple TV
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 219 votes
- Format
- 3 seasons · 28 episodes
- Status
- Canceled
- Network
- Apple TV
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Overview
The television series Truth Be Told is a drama and mystery show that explores the world of true-crime podcasts. The series revolves around Poppy Parnell, a central figure who takes significant risks in her pursuit of truth and justice. Poppy Parnell's actions are driven by her investigation into a case involving a disappearance. The series delves into themes of true-crime podcasts and the consequences of pursuing the truth.
Should you watch it?
“A true-crime podcast host investigates a decades-old murder case.”
- Compelling central performance by Octavia Spencer
- Realistic portrayal of true-crime media ethics
- Strong character development
- Pacing may feel slow to some viewers
- Limited exploration of certain supporting characters
You enjoy crime dramas with moral complexity.
Contains mature themes and crime-related content suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Monster Mytharc Dec 6, 2019
- E2 Black People in the Neighborhood Core Dec 6, 2019
- E3 Even Salt Looks Like Sugar Core Dec 6, 2019
- E4 No Cross, No Crown Core Dec 13, 2019
- E5 Graveyard Love Core Dec 20, 2019
- E6 Not Buried, Planted Core Dec 27, 2019
- E7 Live Thru This Mytharc Jan 3, 2020
- E8 All That Was Lost Mytharc Jan 10, 2020
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Other People's Tears Are Only Water Mytharc Aug 20, 2021
- E2 Ghosts at the Feast Mytharc Aug 27, 2021
- E3 If Wishes Were Horses Core Sep 3, 2021
- E4 In Another Life Core Sep 10, 2021
- E5 If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry Core Sep 17, 2021
- E6 All These Women Core Sep 23, 2021
- E7 Lanterman-Petris-Short Core Oct 1, 2021
- E8 The Untold Story Core Oct 8, 2021
- E9 Brick by Brick It Also Falls Mytharc Oct 14, 2021
- E10 Last Exit...Oakland Mytharc Oct 21, 2021
Season 3 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 Unto the Sweet Bird's Throat Mytharc Jan 19, 2023
- E2 Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore Core Jan 26, 2023
- E3 Here She Shall See No Enemy Core Feb 2, 2023
- E4 Never Take Your Eyes Off Her Core Feb 9, 2023
- E5 Freedom Is Never Given; It Is Won Mytharc Feb 16, 2023
- E6 From My Hand the Poisoned Apple Core Feb 23, 2023
- E7 The Luxury in Self-Reproach Core Mar 2, 2023
- E8 Darkness Declares the Glory of Light Core Mar 9, 2023
- E9 Only Little Secrets Mytharc Mar 16, 2023
- E10 A Kiss Not Mine Alone Mytharc Mar 23, 2023
Frequently asked questions
Is this based on a book?
Yes, it's based on the novel 'Truth Be Told' by Kathleen Barber.
Where was it filmed?
The series was primarily filmed in Georgia.
How many seasons are there?
The series ran for multiple seasons.
What genre is this show?
It's a crime drama with elements of mystery and thriller.
Who stars in the lead role?
Octavia Spencer plays the main character Poppy Parnell.
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