Based on a True Story

Name: Based on a True Story
Director: Anu Valia
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2023-06-08
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana

Year: 2023
Country: US
Language: en
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Rating: 7/10
Status: Cancelled
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Director: Anu Valia

Plot 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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Director

Anu Valia

Cast & Key Characters

Kaley CuocoAva Bartlett

Chris MessinaNathan Bartlett

Tom BatemanMatt Pierce

Liana LiberatoTory Thompson

Priscilla Quintana in Based on a True Story

Priscilla QuintanaRuby Gale

June Diane Raphael in Based on a True Story

June Diane RaphaelRomy Lipinski

Jessica St. Clair in Based on a True Story

Jessica St. ClairRochelle Lipinski

Annabelle Dexter-Jones in Based on a True Story

Annabelle Dexter-JonesSerena

Melissa FumeroDrew

Li Jun LiMichelle

Aisha AlfaCarolyn

Sebastian Quinn in Based on a True Story

Sebastian QuinnCarlos

Writers

CRCraig Rosenberg AWAnnie Weisman SPSono Patel ASAmelia Swedeen CRCraig Rosenberg JMJaclyn Moore SBSpindrift Beck MSMax Searle

Production

Aggregate Films UCP Parasox Overlook Productions Element Pictures

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 8 episodes

1 The Great American Art Form 2023-06-08
2 BDE 2023-06-08
3 Who's Next? 2023-06-08
4 The Survivor 2023-06-08
5 Ted Bundy Bottle Opener 2023-06-08
6 Love You, Buzzfeed 2023-06-08
7 National Geographic 2023-06-08
8 The Universe 2023-06-08

Season 2 8 episodes

Season two finds new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in - is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good -- Ava's TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan's all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt -- until danger comes knocking, literally.

1 Liquid Gold 2024-11-21
2 Control F for Murder 2024-11-21
3 Relapse 2024-11-21
4 Y'all Ready for This? 2024-11-21
5 Double Fault 2024-11-21
6 Based on a Drew Story 2024-11-21
7 Shotgun Wedding 2024-11-21
8 This Week's Guest 2024-11-21

Critical Reception & Ratings

Based on a True Story is rated 7 out of 10 by viewers — 160 votes.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Based on a True Story about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does Based on a True Story have?

2 seasons and 16 episodes.

Is Based on a True Story still airing, and will there be another season?

This series was cancelled. It ended after 2 seasons; no new seasons according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 19, 2026.

Who stars in Based on a True Story?

Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana, June Diane Raphael.

Who is the director of Based on a True Story?

Anu Valia.

When was Based on a True Story released?

2023.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story?

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