BASED ON A TRUE STORY Season 2 Teaser (2024) Kaley Cuoco

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Based on a True Story season 2 is on its way to Peacock, with Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina returning for the next chapter in the dark comedy thriller. Based on the massive popularity of content about true crimes and serial killers, the show concerns Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina), a couple who discover the identity of the West Side Ripper. Instead of alerting the police, the couple proposes a scheme for the killer to collaborate on their podcast if he agrees to stop killing.

The first season ends with Nathan and Ava’s true crime empire being destroyed online by criticisms of the couple giving a serial killer a platform, leading the West Side Ripper to take the content creation into his own hands. With Nathan and Ava being too far into their own mess to find a clean way out, the thrilling TV show streaming on Peacock leaves off with high anticipation for Based on a True Story season 2’s teased story and character returns.

Kaley Cuoco, June Diane Raphael, and Jessica St. Clair in Peacock's Based on a True Story.
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Based On A True Story Season 2 Latest News
The Release Date Is Revealed
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After months of little to no actual news regarding the comedy hit, the latest update confirms the release date for Based on a True Story season 2. To announce the release date, Peacock revealed a sub-one-minute teaser featuring Ava, Nathan, Tory, and Matt looking down to see a dead body being buried. Though the trailer reveals nothing about the upcoming season, it ends with the revelation that Based on a True Story season 2 returns on November 21.

Peacock also released a slew of new images from season 2:

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Peacock Digs Up Another Season In November
This collage shows Kaley Cuoco looking shocked and Chris Messina smiles in the Peacock show Based On A True Story.Custom Image by SR Image Editor
This marks more than a year since it was announced, and nearly a year and a half since the first season went off the air.

Peacock was quick to renew Based on a True Story for a second season, but it took quite a while for the streamer to deliver the new episodes. The renewal announcement came in October 2023, and now the sophomore outing is set to arrive on November 21, 2024. This marks more than a year since it was announced, and nearly a year and a half since the first season went off the air.

All 8 episodes of Based on a True Story season 1 premiered on June 8, 2023.

Based On A True Story Season 2 Cast
Which Characters Will Return?

Although a few of Based on a True Story season 1’s characters have been killed off already, the finale sets up the returns of several cast members and characters. The cast of Based on a True Story season 2 will still be led by Kaley Cuoco as Ava and Chris Messina as Nathan, as the Bartlett's are central to the show's story. It's already been confirmed that returning cast members joining them in the second season will include Tom Bateman as Matt/The West Side Killer, and Liana Liberato as Tory, Ava’s sister.

Also expected to return for Based on a True Story season 2’s cast is Aaron Staton as Simon, who walked in on Ava and Nathan attempting to hide the body of his late wife Ruby. Based on a True Story season 2’s cast would also require some prominent new faces, as season 1’s ending set up Matt to collaborate with other serial killers on a new podcast. This also means that new victims would be cast, potentially with more big names similar to Stranger Things’ Natalia Dyer, who portrayed the bartender killed by the West Side Ripper.

The presumptive cast of Based on a True Story season 2 includes:

Actor

Based on a True Story Role

Kaley Cuoco

Ava Bartlett

Ava Bartlett (Kaley Cuoco) looking surprised in Based On A True Story season 1, episode 3
Chris Messina

Nathan Bartlett

Chris Messina as Nathan and Kaley Cuoco as Ava with recording equipment looking at something off-screen in Based On A True Story
Tom Bateman

Matt aka The West Side Killer

Tom Bateman as Matt, who is smiling in Based on a True Story
Liana Liberato

Tory

Liana Liberato smiling at Matt in Based on a True Story
Aaron Staton

Simon

Aaron Staton as Simon in Based On A True Story
Based On A True Story Season 2 Story Details
Season 1 Ended On A Cliffhanger
Tom Bateman holds a dart menacingly in Based on a True Story
Adding to the bizarre tale is the fact that Matt is interviewing new serial killers to work with him on a podcast spinoff, which digs Nathan and Ava into an even deeper hole

Based on a True Story season 1’s ending sets up the second season, including whether Nathan and Ava will be apprehended for their role in Ruby’s murder and failing to report the West Side Ripper to the police. Since Simon spotted them hiding Ruby’s body, it seems he’ll be the next target of Matt’s disturbing kill spree. Based on a True Story season 2 must also contend with the reveal that Ava’s sister Tory has been dating Matt. While Tory doesn’t seem to know Matt’s killer identity, this information will presumably come to light in the sophomore season.

Adding to the bizarre tale is the fact that Matt is interviewing new serial killers to work with him on a podcast spinoff, which digs Nathan and Ava into an even deeper hole. Based on a True Story season 2’s plot would also seemingly include the birth of Ava and Nathan’s baby, thus further complicating their reluctant role as accomplices to a serial killer’s crimes.

Based On A True Story Season 2 Trailer
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As a way to announce the show's November 21 release date, Peacock released a small teaser for Based on a True Story season 2. The clip features Ava, Nathan, Matt, and Tory all looking down into a hole to see a dead body being covered by dirt. In the scene, Matt is holding a shovel which implies he's the one doing the burying. Since Tory doesn't look particularly shocked, it can be assumed she will learn of Matt's true identity but not be particularly disturbed by his violent machinations.

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Based on a True Story is a Peacock original crime thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a married couple who starts their own True Crime podcast. Ava and Nathan Bartlett are expecting their first child despite marital troubles as their finances continue to plummet, and their decision to hire a charming plumber to install a new toilet leaves them stuck in a true crime story of their own.

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Kaley Cuoco , Chris Messina , Tom Bateman , Liana Liberato , Natalia Dyer , Priscilla Quintana
Release Date
June 8, 2023
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Writers
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Based On A True Story Season 2: Further News & Info
Kaley Cuoco's Based On A True Story Season 2 Renewed By Peacock After Cliffhanger Ending

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Kaley Cuoco‘s true crime obsession will come back to bite her — again — this fall. Season 2 of Cuoco and Chris Messina‘s Peacock comedy Based on a True Story will premiere on Thursday, Nov. 21, TVLine has learned.

The eight-episode second season picks up with Cuoco and Messina’s characters, Ava and Nathan Bartlett, three months deep into parenthood. Ava returns to work as a real estate agent, while Nathan is thriving as a private tennis coach.

But the good times don’t last for long, as a new string of murders sucks Ava back into her old obsession. She even begins to suspect that Season 1 baddie Matt (played by Tom Bateman) is the killer in question. Ava does her best not to jump to conclusions “until danger comes knocking, literally,” according to Peacock.

Based on a True Story also stars Liana Liberato as Tory, featuring Melissa Fumero as Ava’s new friend Drew. Cuoco and Messina also executive-produce, alongside new showrunner Annie Weisman, Jaclyn Moore, Alex Buono, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and Craig Rosenberg.

“I first discovered Based on a True Story as a fan of Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, and I instantly loved the show’s addictive blend of dark humor, pulpy action, and relatable characters,” Weisman says in a statement. “In Season 2, we’ve built on those exciting themes while introducing propulsive new character dynamics and a forward-moving murder mystery.”

Hit PLAY on the video above for the official premiere date announcement, then scroll down for first-look photos from Season 2 of Based on a True Story:
Peacock has set a November 21 return date for Based on a True Story that stars and is executive produced by Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. All eight of the 30-minute episodes from season 2 will drop that day.

Season two of the series finds new parents Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Messina) three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in – is Matt (Tom Bateman) behind the slayings? Is Tory (Liana Liberato), now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good — Ava’s TikTok habit and her new friend Drew (Melissa Fumero) provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan’s all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt — until danger comes knocking, literally.

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“I first discovered Based on a True Story as a fan of Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, and I instantly loved the show’s addictive blend of dark humor, pulpy action, and relatable characters,” said Showrunner/Executive Producer Annie Weisman in a statement. “In Season 2, we’ve built on those exciting themes while introducing propulsive new character dynamics and a forward-moving murder mystery.”

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Besides Weisman, EPs include Cuoco, Messina, Jaclyn Moore, Alex Buono (who also directs), Jason Bateman & Michael Costigan of Aggregate Films, and Craig Rosenberg. The studio is UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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The release date for Based on a True Story season 2 has been revealed, along with several photos. Debuting in June on Peacock, the dark comedy focuses on Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Chris Messina), a regular couple that gets drawn into a gruesome murder, which leads to the duo's true crime interests. The premise generated buzz for Peacock, leading to a renewal for Based on a True Story season 2.

Peacock has now released the first teaser trailer for Based on a True Story season 2, confirming that all eight episodes of the second installment will be released on November 21.

Along with the teaser trailer above, which is a stylized 20-second preview that shows the main characters discovering a dead body, there are also several new images which are included below:

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Danger Won't Be Far Behind.

The upcoming eight-episode season will see the couple attempt to move on from their experiences with true crime and raise their newborn. Ava, in particular, attempts to return to her job as a real estate agent. Even though things initially seem promising for the pair, including a new friend for Ava, it's not long before there is trouble again, dashing hopes after the Based on a True Story season 1 ending. More is revealed in Peacock's official synopsis below:

Season two finds new parents Ava and Nathan Bartlett three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in – is Matt behind the slayings? Is Tory, now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good -- Ava’s TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan’s all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt -- until danger comes knocking, literally.

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Along with Cuoco and Messina, who also executive produce, the cast of Based on a True Story in season 2 includes Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato as series regulars. Melissa Fumero, known for her role as Amy on the comedy Brooklyn Nine-Nine, joins as Ava's new friend Drew. Behind the camera, Amy Wiseman takes over as showrunner from creator Craig Rosenberg. He remains an executive producer while pursuing other projects.

Arrested Development and Ozark star Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan, Alex Buono, Jaclyn Moore, and Weisman also executive produce the crime dramedy, which hails from UCP, and has a 6.70/10 score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 49 reviews.

The reception for Based on a True Story has generally been positive, though not glowing, with praise given to the performances of Cuoco and Messina. Some viewers found that the series struggled to balance between a light and dark tone. But promisingly, even at a time when true crime parodies are commonplace, it's been argued that the series has promise, with hopes that season 2 can only get better from there.

Source: Peacock

Based on a True Story TV Poster
Based on a True Story
TV-MA
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Thriller
Where to Watch
stream
rent
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Not available

*Availability in US
Based on a True Story is a Peacock original crime thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a married couple who starts their own True Crime podcast. Ava and Nathan Bartlett are expecting their first child despite marital troubles as their finances continue to plummet, and their decision to hire a charming plumber to install a new toilet leaves them stuck in a true crime story of their own.

Cast
Kaley Cuoco , Chris Messina , Tom Bateman , Liana Liberato , Natalia Dyer , Priscilla Quintana
Release Date
June 8, 2023
Seasons
1
Streaming Service(s)
Peacock
Writers
Craig Rosenberg
Showrunner
Craig Rosenberg
The first look at the upcoming second season of Based on a True Story is here!

Stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina are among those seen in the new photos and the Peacock premiere date announcement teaser.

Also featured are returning co-stars Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato, as well as Melissa Fumero, who joins the cast this season.

In season two, we find “new parents Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Messina) three months into parenthood. Focused on taking care of her family, Ava is determined to resist her true crime obsession and return to work as a real estate agent while Nathan trains private tennis clients. But a series of new murders pulls her back in – is Matt (Bateman) behind the slayings? Is Tory (Liberato), now entangled in a relationship with Matt, in danger? For a while, life is good — Ava’s TikTok habit and her new friend Drew provide a welcome distraction, and Nathan’s all in on reigniting his tennis career as well as his friendship with Matt — until danger comes knocking, literally.”

The eight-episode season two of Based on a True Story will premiere all episodes on November 21st on Peacock!

Check out the teaser video here and browse through the gallery to see more first look photos…
Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina's dark comedy thriller series, Based on a True Story, has become a hit with viewers, so it's no wonder the show is returning for a second season.

The series, which aired in the US earlier in 2023 but arrived on Sky and NOW at the end of December, follows Ava and Nathan, a married couple who decide to take advantage of learning that there's a serial killer in their neighbourhood by bringing him on board with them on a true crime podcast venture.

The first season ended on a major cliffhanger and certainly set up potential new avenues for the show to continue down in more episodes. Now, Sky has officially announced that it has acquired season 2, meaning it will air on Sky Max and NOW as the first season did.

Katie Keenan, Sky UK's Group Director of Acquisitions said: "We are delighted to confirm Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina will be returning to Sky for a second season of dark comedy Based On A True Story. The first series was a huge hit and we can’t wait to see what the next series has in store for the true crime obsessed duo."

But when will the show be returning for a second season? Read on for everything you need to know about Based on a True Story season 2.

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Will there be Based on a True Story season 2?
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Kaley Cuoco as Ava and Chris Messina as Nathan in Based on a True Story. Universal Content Productions
There will! The show was officially renewed for a second season on 12th October 2023, four months after the first season debuted on Peacock in the US.

This means fans don't need to worry that they won't get a follow-up to that cliffhanger, or find out more about what happens to Ava and Nathan now that Matt is planning to expand the podcast.

When will Based on a True Story season 2 be released?
Kaley Cuoco as Ava and Chris Messina as Nathan in Based on a True Story
Kaley Cuoco as Ava and Chris Messina as Nathan in Based on a True Story. Universal Content Productions
We don't yet know exactly when Based on a True Story season 2 will be released, particularly given that season 1 only arrived in the UK around six months after it did in the US.

If this delay remains the same, then we wouldn't expect to see season 2 arrive until 2025 at the earliest. However, if season 2 airs at the same time on both sides of the Atlantic, we could perhaps see it towards the end of 2024.

Thankfully, we do know for certain that the new season will air on Sky Max and NOW as the first season did. We will keep this page updated once we have any further confirmation regarding season 2's release date.

Based on a True Story cast: Who will be returning for season 2?
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Tom Bateman as Matt and Chris Messina as Nathan in Based on a True Story
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Tom Bateman as Matt and Chris Messina as Nathan in Based on a True Story. Universal Content Productions
Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina are both expected to return to the series as Ava and Nathan, while Tom Bateman is also expected back as Matt Pierce, AKA the West Side Killer.

It also seems likely that Liana Liberato will be back as Tory, and Aaron Staton will return as Simon.

There are some characters we wouldn't expect back – for instance, Priscilla Quintana and Natalia Dyer are both unlikely to return as Ruby and Chloe, after their characters were both killed in season 1.

Here's a list of the major cast members we would expect to return for Based on a True Story season 2:

Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett
Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett
Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce/The West Side Killer
Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson
Aaron Staton as Simon Gale