Truth Be Told 2019
“No disappearance is a coincidence.”
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
Where to watch
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 28 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Monster Dec 6, 2019
- E2 Black People in the Neighborhood Dec 6, 2019
- E3 Even Salt Looks Like Sugar Dec 6, 2019
- E4 No Cross, No Crown Dec 13, 2019
- E5 Graveyard Love Dec 20, 2019
- E6 Not Buried, Planted Dec 27, 2019
- E7 Live Thru This Jan 3, 2020
- E8 All That Was Lost Jan 10, 2020
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Other People's Tears Are Only Water Aug 20, 2021
- E2 Ghosts at the Feast Aug 27, 2021
- E3 If Wishes Were Horses Sep 3, 2021
- E4 In Another Life Sep 10, 2021
- E5 If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry Sep 17, 2021
- E6 All These Women Sep 23, 2021
- E7 Lanterman-Petris-Short Oct 1, 2021
- E8 The Untold Story Oct 8, 2021
- E9 Brick by Brick It Also Falls Oct 14, 2021
- E10 Last Exit...Oakland Oct 21, 2021
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Unto the Sweet Bird's Throat Jan 19, 2023
- E2 Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore Jan 26, 2023
- E3 Here She Shall See No Enemy Feb 2, 2023
- E4 Never Take Your Eyes Off Her Feb 9, 2023
- E5 Freedom Is Never Given; It Is Won Feb 16, 2023
- E6 From My Hand the Poisoned Apple Feb 23, 2023
- E7 The Luxury in Self-Reproach Mar 2, 2023
- E8 Darkness Declares the Glory of Light Mar 9, 2023
- E9 Only Little Secrets Mar 16, 2023
- E10 A Kiss Not Mine Alone 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.