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

2023·Series·TV-MA·★ 7.0(139)

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“True Crime is an obsession that never dies.”

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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United States	Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	JioHotstar	—
United Kingdom	Sky Go, Now TV	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store
Canada	Club Illico, StackTV Amazon Channel, fuboTV	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia	BINGE, Foxtel Now	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV
Germany	Joyn Plus	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
France	—	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Spain	Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime	Amazon Video
Brazil	Globoplay	—
Japan	—	Amazon Video

About Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story is a 2023 English-language comedy and drama series created by Craig Rosenberg. The cast is led by Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.

Based on a True Story was produced by UCP, Aggregate Films, and Parasox and made in United States of America. It was first aired on June 8, 2023, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Craig Rosenberg
First aired: June 8, 2023
Last aired: November 21, 2024
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2 (16 episodes)
Network: Peacock
Country: United States of America
Production: UCP, Aggregate Films, Parasox

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Based on a True Story cast & crew

Based on a True Story was created by Craig Rosenberg.

The cast features Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett, Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett, Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce, and Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson.

Behind the camera, it was produced by Annie Weisman and Craig Rosenberg.

Is Based on a True Story worth watching?

Based on a True Story holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 139 ratings, a solidly received comedy series.

With 2 seasons and 16 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy comedy and drama, Based on a True Story is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Based on a True Story

In United States, you can stream Based on a True Story on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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