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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

True Crime is an obsession that never dies.

2023 · 2 seasons · — · ★ 7.0

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.

Start from S1E1 · The Great American Art Form

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Episodes

Season

E1
1. The Great American Art Form
2023 · 45m · ★ 7.3
A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert.
E2
2. BDE
2023 · 30m · ★ 7.4
Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet.
E3
3. Who's Next?
2023 · 30m · ★ 7.5
Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight.

Cast

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

E4

4. The Survivor

2023 · 27m · ★ 6.5

Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast.

5. Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

2023 · 29m · ★ 7.3

After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth.

6. Love You, Buzzfeed

2023 · 31m · ★ 7.5

Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction at Ruby's mansion, where new and old wounds are laid bare.

7. National Geographic

2023 · 23m · ★ 7.3

Nathan reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt takes a new approach.

8. The Universe

2023 · 24m · ★ 6.5

With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy.