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Based on a True Story

Based on a True Story

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Based on a True Story

"True Crime is an obsession that never dies."

2023- 2024

2 Seasons

16 Episodes

7.0(153 votes)

Canceled

Comedy

Drama

Overview

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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Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina

Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Tom Bateman

Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce

Liana Liberato

Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

Creative team

Created by: Craig Rosenberg
Showrunner: Annie Weisman
Craig Rosenberg

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