Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Three strangers join forces to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime and make their dreams come true.

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Based on a True Story — Season 1

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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.

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Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Jasper Rees Daily Telegraph (UK) The vapidities of Los Angeles and social media are easier targets but mercilessly hit by a script that’s well served by a cast with reliably funny bones. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2023 Full Review Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Suspension of disbelief is a highwire act in Based on a True Story, but the show benefits from the couple’s risky, short-sighted instincts and some delicious twists. Rated: 3.5/5 Jun 14, 2023 Full Review Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) John Anderson Wall Street Journal It would have required a much more delicate hand than the one piloting this particular barge to navigate the narrow inlet between couples’ comedy and social satire that lies in the path of Based on a True Story. Jun 13, 2023 Full Review Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Andrew Murray The Upcoming Although Rosenburg’s true crime satire is let down by its clashing tone, its engaging plot is what makes this show an enjoyable watch. Rated: 3/5 Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Chris Wasser Sunday Independent (Ireland) Like Only Murders…, it's about a grisly murder and a band of opportunistic podcasters. Unlike Only Murders…, it tries way too hard to justify its existence. Jan 4, 2024 Full Review Based on a True Story: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (6) Álvaro Onieva Fotogramas While the series has a very similar premise to Selena Gomez's comedy, Based on a True Story manages to find its own tone and personality, and doesn't give a sense of déjà vu. [Full review in Spanish] Nov 28, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Claudia P Love it! Although macarbe, it is somewhat a refreshing storyline. The actors cast are perfect for the show. I hope there's a Season 2. It's like Dexter meets The Real Housewives 🤩 Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/11/24 Full Review Mary M I was enjoying this show but each episode got increasingly darker. Something despicable happened in the season finale and now I’m disgusted that I’d watched the show at all. Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 10/09/24 Full Review Roger G This is a great show. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/24 Full Review Nashville I It's not the best. There's no mystery, and honestly all of the characters are pretty annoying. You may alternate between who to root against the most, based on who's whining more.The whole premise of using a serial killer to profit isn't very exciting, based on the way Peacock's got it set up. Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 05/13/24 Full Review Aurora P Really funny, dark comedy. The pace of storytelling is just right, and the main actors are all brilliant. The storyline is nothing unique though Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/17/24 Full Review Sunday Night Streaming o Based on a True Story Season1 - 8.2 - This one was surprisingly great. Guess I am on a Kaley Cuoco kick lately. Went into this one blind, and the concept is definitely unique. But it is fun.Kaley's character is deep into true crime podcasts and learns about how much money that these people are making on the likes of apple, spotify, itunes, etc.When they stumble upon a real life serial killer they have the brilliant idea to start a podcast with the killer.They then get themselves in hilarious situations throughout and have to tip toe around the situation, with all there knew found fame. The episodes are quick and easy to binge, found myself cruising through episodes and so mad when it just ends on a massive cliffhanger. But regardless it left the door open for a great season 2. Every character is great and cast one.Matt and Nathans relationship is by far the funniest, Nathan finally was finding a friend and then it turns out who this guy really is. The daydreams caught me off guard far too many times, that I often second guessed what was real and what was not. There are a lot of twists and turns in these 30 minute episodes. Really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to season 2. Official sundaynightstreaming rating of 8.2 Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Kaley Cuoco Ava Bartlett Chris Messina Nathan Bartlett Tom Bateman Matt Pierce Priscilla Quintana Ruby Gale Liana Liberato Tory Thompson Natalia Dyer Chloe Lake
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 8, 2023 The Great American Art Form 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. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 8, 2023 BDE Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; Nathan is questioned by detectives at work; Matt asks for a meet. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Who's Next Nathan struggles to keep his story straight; Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Matt makes a new friend. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 8, 2023 The Survivor Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panelist threatens the podcast; Nathan has a moral crisis. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Ted Bundy Bottle Opener 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. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 8, 2023 Love You, Buzzfeed 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. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 8, 2023 National Geographic 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. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 8, 2023 The Universe With the cards finally on the table, Ava and Nathan race against time to prevent a tragedy; Matt prepares to expand the operation. Details

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Network
Peacock

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Genre
Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date
Jun 8, 2023
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