Ava and Nathan Bartlett are a California couple facing a baby on the way, a dead-end real estate job, and a general sense of disappointment. Their one shared passion is the booming world of true-crime podcasts. When they discover their new plumber is the notorious "Westside Ripper," a serial killer terrorizing their area, they don't call the police. Instead, they see a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. In a desperate and darkly comedic move, they decide to blackmail the killer into co-hosting a podcast about his own crimes. What starts as a get-rich-quick scheme quickly spirals into a dangerous game of manipulation and survival. They must navigate their crumbling marriage and the whims of an active murderer. The thrilling first season has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Based On A True Story is a dark comedy thriller streaming on Peacock. The show follows Ava and Nathan Bartlett, a couple whose lives take an unexpected turn when they cross paths with a serial killer in Los Angeles. Instead of reporting him, they decide to start a true crime podcast together, using their real-life connection to the case as material. Their decision leads them into even more dangerous and hilarious situations as they try to balance their everyday problems with the chaos they've created. The series cleverly pokes fun at society’s obsession with true crime stories while keeping viewers guessing about what will happen next. Based On A True Story has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with new episodes or surprises in the future.
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Inspired by a bizarre true event, the series is about a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star whose lives unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.
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