Based on a True Story

Name: Based on a True Story
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: 2023-06-08
Rating: 7
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato

CANCELED2 Seasons16 Episodes★ 7.0

Based on a True Story is a comedy and drama series on Peacock that ran from 2023 to 2024. It was canceled after 2 seasons and 16 episodes.

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NetworkPeacock

First AiredJun 8, 2023

Last AiredNov 21, 2024

GenreComedy, Drama

Created ByCraig Rosenberg

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionUCP, Aggregate Films, Parasox

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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Cast

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

Seasons & Episodes2 seasons · 16 episodes

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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.

E1Liquid Gold

Nov 21, 202434m★ 6.8

Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.

E2Control F for Murder

Nov 21, 202431m★ 6.9

Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.

E3Relapse

Nov 21, 202427m★ 6.6

Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.

E4Y'all Ready for This?

Nov 21, 202427m★ 5.2

Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.

E5Double Fault

Nov 21, 202429m★ 6.6

Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.

E6Based on a Drew Story

Nov 21, 202430m★ 6.9

Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.

E7Shotgun Wedding

Nov 21, 202427m★ 6.9

Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.

E8This Week's Guest

Nov 21, 202426m★ 6.6

Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.

About Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story is a comedy, drama series on Peacock. The show first aired on Jun 8, 2023 and currently has 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Based on a True Story has been canceled. It has a rating of 7.0/10 based on 160 votes. The cast includes Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato. Created by Craig Rosenberg.