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      Based on a True Story (2023)

      Season 1

      Based on a True Story

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      True crime enthusiasts have been satirized more sharply, but engaging leads and a lightly humorous touch make Based on a True Story worth investigating. Read critic reviews

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      Episodes

      • 1. The Great American Art Form

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat in life and love as a serial killer puts Los Angeles on high alert.

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      • 2. BDE

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; Nathan is questioned by detectives at work; Matt asks for a meet.

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      • 3. Who's Next

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        Nathan struggles to keep his story straight; Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Matt makes a new friend.

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      • 4. The Survivor

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

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

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      • 5. Ted Bundy Bottle Opener

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        After a shocking incident at CrimeCon, Ava and Nathan probe Matt for the truth; Matt takes matters into his own hands; Ruby forces Ava and Nathan out of their comfort zone.

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      • 6. Love You, Buzzfeed

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        Ava and Nathan attend a charity auction where new and old wounds are laid bare; Ruby gets closer to the truth; Ava does damage control.

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      • 7. National Geographic

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        A game-changing idea hits Nathan as he reckons with a devastating failure; Ava confronts her buyer; Matt pushes for a new, more hands-on approach.

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      • 8. The Universe

        Air date: Jun 8, 2023

        With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy; Matt prepares to expand the operation.

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      Cast & Crew

      Kaley Cuoco
      Chris Messina
      Tom Bateman
      Priscilla Quintana
      Liana Liberato
      Natalia Dyer

      Critic Reviews for Based on a True Story: Season 1

      Audience Reviews for Based on a True Story: Season 1

      • 3d ago
        Tasteless and slow. Had so much potential.
      • Sep 22, 2023
        It's no Dexter. The show starts with a hook which is a couple uncovering a serial killer, and then goes nowhere very slowly. It's not especially funny or dramatic. And I am sick of watching images of women being mutilated. Boring.
      • Sep 12, 2023
        It's already pretty gross that people actually look to true crime as a source of entertainment, but this show manages to be even more nonchalant about the topic. And it's not as if it's even redeemable in the clever and witty way that Only Murders is. Plus I have yet to meet a person that actually looks forward to anything featuring Kaley Cuoco or the Mindy Project guy.
      • Sep 04, 2023
        Funny, intense and genuine. Must watch if you love waiting for the next shoe to drop
      • Aug 25, 2023
        So I made it through 3 shows and didn't really find it funny. Certainly not what I had hoped for considering the cast. I'm no prude, but I do not care for a dozen F-bombs in every episode either. There are too many other shows to be seen, without wasting anymore time hoping for it to get better.
      • Aug 17, 2023
        I really wanted to like it, but I couldn't even finish the first episode. Sadly disappointed.
      • Aug 12, 2023
        Great dive, it was impossible to tear yourself away until end of the season! Definitely worth it 🔪
      • Aug 11, 2023
        very entertaining, looking forward to another season hopefully
      • Aug 07, 2023
        Great show, my wife and I enjoyed it equally. Only complaint was the trippy side "visions" every episode but made sense. Hope there is a second season!
      • Jul 31, 2023
        I loved it! Great casting. Great acting.

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