Based on a True Story (TV series) explained

Creator:Craig Rosenberg
Music:Sherri Chung
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:16
Runtime:25–55 minutes[1]
Network:Peacock

Based on a True Story is an American dark comedy thriller television series created by Craig Rosenberg, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series premiered on Peacock on June 8, 2023.[2] [3] In October 2023, the series was renewed for a second season which premiered on November 21, 2024.

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Season 2 (2024)

Production

In April 2022, it was announced that Peacock had given a straight-to-series order to a comedy thriller series created by Craig Rosenberg and Jason Bateman.[2] In August, it was announced that Kaley Cuoco had joined the main cast as a realtor, Ava Bartlett.[3] In October, it was announced that Chris Messina had been cast as Nathan, the husband of Ava,[6] with additional casting including Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana, Natalia Dyer, and Li Jun Li announced the following month.[7] [8] In October 2023, Peacock renewed the series for a second season.[9] In March 2024, Rosenberg had been replaced by Annie Weisman as showrunner for the second season as he still remains as an executive producer, but wanted to pursue other projects.[10]

The series will be executive produced by Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan through Aggregate Films, and Craig Rosenberg. Roxie Rodriguez will serves as co-executive producer for Aggregate Films.[2] Production companies for the series include Aggregate Films and Universal Content Productions.[2]

Release

All eight episodes of the first season were released to stream on Peacock on June 8, 2023.[11] The eight-episode second season was released on November 21, 2024.[12]

Reception

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating for the first season of 76% based on 49 critic reviews, with an average rating of 6.7/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "True crime enthusiasts have been satirized more sharply, but engaging leads and a lightly humorous touch make Based on a True Story worth investigating."[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 59 out of 100 based on 24 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[14]

The second season has an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 8 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.6/10.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Watch Based on a True Story Streaming Online . . June 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230612085302/https://www.peacocktv.com/stream-tv/based-on-a-true-story . June 12, 2023.
  2. Web site: White . Peter . 'Based On A True Story' Comedy Thriller From Craig Rosenberg & Jason Bateman Lands Straight-To-Series Order At Peacock . . August 8, 2022 . April 11, 2022 . June 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220604184600/https://deadline.com/2022/04/based-on-a-true-story-peacock-craig-rosenberg-jason-bateman-1234999911/ . dead.
  3. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Kaley Cuoco To Star In 'Based On A True Story' Peacock Comedic Thriller Series . Deadline Hollywood . August 8, 2022 . August 8, 2022 . August 8, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220808173120/https://deadline.com/2022/08/kaley-cuoco-star-based-on-a-true-story-peacock-1235087188/ . dead.
  4. Web site: 'Based On A True Story': Season 2 Trailer Sees A Killer Marrying Into Kaley Cuoco & Chris Messina's Family. Glenn. Garner. Deadline Hollywood. October 24, 2024. October 27, 2024.
  5. Web site: Schwartz. Ryan. Based on a True Story EP Breaks Down Season 2's Killer Reveal — and the Setup for a Potential Season 3. TVLine. November 22, 2024. December 3, 2024.
  6. Web site: Andreeva . Nellie . Chris Messina To Star In 'Based On A True Story' Peacock Comedic Thriller Series, Joining Kaley Cuoco . Deadline Hollywood . October 25, 2022 . October 7, 2022 . October 21, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221021193226/https://deadline.com/2022/10/chris-messina-star-based-on-a-true-story-peacock-series-kaley-cuoco-1235138559/ . dead.
  7. Otterson . Joe . Peacock Series Based on a True Story Adds Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato, Priscilla Quintana to Cast (EXCLUSIVE) . . March 21, 2023 . March 21, 2023 . November 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221101170332/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/peacock-based-on-a-true-story-cast-tom-bateman-liana-liberato-priscilla-quintana-1235419840/ . live.
  8. Otterson . Joe . Stranger Things Star Natalia Dyer, 'Industry's' Alex Alomar Akpobome Among Five Cast in Peacock Series Based on a True Story (Exclusive) . Variety . March 21, 2023 . March 21, 2023 . March 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230321171507/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/stranger-things-natalia-dyer-industry-alex-alomar-akpobome-peacock-series-based-on-a-true-story-1235433202/ . live.
  9. Web site: 'Based On A True Story' Renewed For Season 2 At Peacock. Deadline Hollywood. Petski. Denise. October 12, 2023. October 12, 2023.
  10. Web site: 'Based On A True Story': Annie Weisman Replaces Creator Craig Rosenberg As Showrunner For Season 2 Of Peacock Series. Deadline Hollywood. Nellie. Andreeva. March 13, 2024. March 13, 2024.
  11. Web site: Campione . Katie . Based On A True Story Gets June Premiere Date, Peacock Releases First-Look Images . Deadline Hollywood . May 2, 2023 . May 2, 2023 . May 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230502175113/https://deadline.com/2023/05/based-on-a-true-story-june-premiere-date-peacock-first-look-images-1235353758/ . live.
  12. Web site: Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina's Based on a True Story Season 2 Sets Fall Premiere on Peacock — First Look. TVLine. Andy. Swift. August 28, 2024. August 29, 2024.
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  15. based_on_a_true_story. Based on a True Story. tv. 2. November 26, 2024. y.

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