Based on a True Story

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Season 1
  • Network: Peacock
  • Series Premiere Date: Jun 8, 2023
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
4.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
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  1. jbledsoe
    Aug 10, 2023
    2
    Love the two main actors, but this show is painfully unfunny and morally repugnant.

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Jasper Rees
    Jan 2, 2024
    80
    Based on a True Story is a very guilty pleasure.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    Jun 12, 2023
    40
    A seemingly daring, dark premise that disguises a mild domestic comedy. It promises slashing satire. It cuts like a butter knife.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jun 9, 2023
    80
    A grisly good time had by all. [12 Jun - 2 Jul 2023, p.6]
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