Series synopsis
Based on a True Story is an American comedy drama television series that premiered on Peacock on June 8, 2023. It ended on November 21, 2024. It was created by Craig Rosenberg. It stars Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman and Priscilla Quintana.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: True Crime is an obsession that never dies.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett
- Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett
- Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce
- Priscilla Quintana as Ruby Gale
- Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson
Guest cast
- Natalia Dyer as Chloe Lake
- April Wilkner as Amy
- Li Jun Li as Michelle
- Annabelle Dexter-Jones as Serena
- Aisha Alfa as Carolyn
- Alex Alomar Akpobome as Ryan
- June Diane Raphael as Romy Lipinski
- Brandon Keener as Paul
- Miles Mussenden as Detective Quincy Burrell
- Britney Ortiz as Rebecca
- Pierson Fodé as Jamie
- Belmont Cameli as Mason
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | June 8, 2023 | June 8, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | November 21, 2024 | November 21, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Great American Art Form A realtor and a former tennis star struggle to stay afloat as a serial killer puts LA on alert. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 2 |
BDE Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; detectives question Nathan at work; Matt asks to meet. |
June 8, 2023 |
| 3 |
Who's Next? Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Nathan struggles to keep his story straight. |
June 8, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liquid Gold Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home. |
November 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
Control F for Murder Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself. |
November 21, 2024 |
| 3 |
Relapse Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption. |
November 21, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 8, 2023 |
| Last aired | November 21, 2024 |
| Status | canceled |