Based on a True Story (TV series)
Based on a True Story (TV series)
Based on a True Story is an American dark comedy thriller) television series created by Craig Rosenberg, starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series premiered on Peacock) on June 8, 2023. In October 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on November 21, 2024. In April 2025, the series was canceled after two seasons.
Main
• Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett, a pregnant real estate agent who is passionate about true crime • Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett, Ava's husband and a tennis coach at the Beverly Club who used to be a famous tennis player before a career-ending knee injury • Tom Bateman) as Matt Pierce, a plumber who befriends Nathan • Priscilla Quintana as Ruby Gale (season 1; guest season 2), Ava's affluent friend • Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson, a pre-law student and Ava's younger sister who lives with her and Nathan • Natalia Dyer as Chloe Lake (season 1), a bartender who catches the eye of Matt and Nathan at a bar one night
Recurring
• Li Jun Li as Michelle (season 1), Nathan's colleague at the country club who briefly dates Matt • Annabelle Dexter-Jones as Serena, one of Ava's best friends • Aisha Alfa as Carolyn, another of Ava's best friends • Alex Alomar Akpobome as Ryan (season 1), a client of Ava's who is looking to buy a mansion • June Diane Raphael as Romy Lipinski, one of the hosts of the Sisters in Crime podcast • Brandon Keener as Paul (season 1), Serena's husband • Miles Mussenden as Detective Quincy Burrell (season 1) • Jessica St. Clair as Rochelle Lipinski, the other host of the Sisters in Crime podcast • Aaron Staton as Simon, Ruby's husband with whom she has an open marriage • Sebastian Quinn as Carlos (season 1), Ruby's paramour • Kellen Patino as Ollie, Matt's young son • Melissa Fumero as Drew/Olivia Carter (season 2), a single mother whom Ava befriends • Sara Paxton as Paige (season 2), Chloe's sister
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