TV series

Based on a True Story

2023–2024 · 2 seasons

A slick, darkly funny thriller that keeps you hooked with its morbid premise and sharp jabs at true-crime culture.

Tagline: True Crime is an obsession that never dies.
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.
How it feels: Dark, satirical, tense and absurd. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, media, crime, deception
Content: Strong language. Mild violence, gore and sexual content.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
absurdstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
media
crime
deception
family
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild