Based On a True Story

Based On a True Story

Comedy 2023

Available on RiverTV, Prime Video, Telus TV+, Global TV

In this dark comedic thriller, a broken toilet triggers a life-changing series of events when a struggling realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime and make their dreams come true.

Comedy 2023

18+

Starring Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman

EPISODE 1

The Great American Artform

A washed-up tennis star and his realtor wife must work together to make ends meet as a gruesome serial killer preys on innocent people in Los Angeles.

30 min · Sep 11, 2023 18+
EPISODE 2

BDE

Ava and Nathan try to maintain appearances; Nathan is questioned by detectives at work; Matt asks for a meet.

28 min · Sep 18, 2023 18+
EPISODE 3

Who's Next?

Nathan struggles to keep his story straight; Ava and Nathan spar with Matt for creative control; Matt makes a new friend.

28 min · Sep 25, 2023 18+
EPISODE 4

The Survivor

Ava, Nathan and Matt attend a true crime convention; a surprise panellist threatens the podcast; Nathan suffers from a moral crisis.

25 min · Oct 2, 2023 18+
EPISODE 5

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.

27 min · Oct 9, 2023 18+
EPISODE 6

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.

28 min · Oct 16, 2023 18+

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett
Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett
Tom Bateman

Matt Pierce
Priscilla Quintana

Ruby Gale
Liana Liberato

Tory Thompson

About

Based On a True Story

COMEDY

In this dark comedic thriller, a broken toilet triggers a life-changing series of events when a struggling realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime and make their dreams come true.

Information

Studio: NBCUniversal
Released: 2023
Rated: 18+
Region of Origin: United States

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio and Subtitles: English (United States) (⁨Dolby 5.1⁩, AAC, CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.