Peacock Releases First Look at Season 2 of Fan Favorite Comedic Thriller “Based on a True Story” [VIDEO]

Season 2 opens on Ava and Nathan struggling to balance parenthood with their true crime obsession. Kaley and Chris deliver exceptional performances, bringing depth, authenticity, and comedic chemistry to every moment. Tom Bateman’s portrayal of Matt effortlessly shifts between charming and chilling, while Liana Liberato embodies Tory’s feisty free spirit. And we’re thrilled to welcome Melissa Fumero to the series in a surprising new role. The entire cast excels at balancing humor and heart, creating a deeply funny, unpredictable, and resonant viewing experience.

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.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Premiere Date/Rollout: November 21, 2024 (all episodes)

Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer: Annie Weisman

Executive Producer / Writer: Jaclyn Moore

Executive Producer / Director: Alex Buono (201, 202, 207, 208)

Executive Producers: Jason Bateman & Michael Costigan (Aggregate Films), Craig Rosenberg

Executive Producers / Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina

Series Regulars: Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Tom Bateman, Liana Liberato

Studio: UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group

Genre/Format: Dark comedy, 8 x 30-minute episodes

	Based on a True Story
	Network: PeacockGenre: ComedySeasons: 2Episodes: 16
	Overview The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.