Ratings

Profile photo for
Your rating:
IMDb rating Visit page
IMDb rating 7.2
Critic rating Average critic rating
Critic rating 7.3

Reviews

Add a review
Critic Anna Govert
rated 8

If you love true crime, you’ll love this show; if you hate true crime, you’ll love this show.

Read full review at Paste Magazine
Critic Benjamin Lee
rated 6

...murder fans should find enough here to chew on.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Jasper Rees
rated 8

...an uproarious assault on shameless real-crime fanatics

Read full review at The Telegraph

Cast & Crew

Chris Messina
As Nathan Bartlett
Kaley Cuoco
As Ava Bartlett
June Diane Raphael
As Lipinski sister #1
Liana Liberato
As Tory Thompson
Tom Bateman
As Matt Pierce

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Based on a True Story about? Toggle content

In this dark comedy series, a real estate agent, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime by collaborating with a mysterious plumber they suspect is a notorious serial killer. As they delve deeper into their plan, they unexpectedly uncover the dark underbelly of their own lives and the true meaning of obsession.

Where can I stream Based on a True Story? Toggle content

You can stream Based on a True Story on:

What shows are similar to Based on a True Story? Toggle content

Some TV shows that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Based on a True Story include Donny!, You're Whole, Shrinking, Jury Duty, The Office, Big Mood.