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Based On A True Story Scores Season 2

Proving yet again that true crime is an obsession that never dies. 

By Peacock Staff
Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina in Based On A True Story

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina are back for Season 2!

Here’s a true story for you: Peacock announced today that Based On A True Story, the dark comedic thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, has been renewed for a Season 2.  

What to know about BOATS

The Peacock Original comes from the Emmy® Award-nominated producer of The Boys and the executive producer of Ozark and, in its first season, followed a realtor (Kaley Cuoco), a former tennis star (Chris Messina), and a plumber (Tom Bateman), seizing a unique podcast opportunity capitalizing on America’s obsession with true crime. 

Based On A True Story is currently Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, earning the praises of outlets like Entertainment Weekly, which called the series “at once dark, hilarious, gory, shocking, and surprisingly touching." 

Watch Based On A True Story Season 1 now.