Truth Be Told (2019)

Name: Truth Be Told (2019)
Genre: Drama, Suspense
Released: December 6, 2019
Rating: 46

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Apple TV+ | APPLE+ | Release Date: December 6, 2019

Summary: New evidence causes true crime podcast host Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to take another look into the conviction of Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), whose case made her famous in this drama based on Kathleen Barber's true-crime novel Are You Sleeping from Justified writer Nichelle Tramble Spellman.

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Martin Carr

Mar 6, 2023

Season 3 Review: Spencer creates a truly formidable foundation around which everything revolves. Not only ensuring that this series rarely drifts into cliché, but also stays true in its dramatic exploration of sex trafficking full stop. Read full review

Allison Keene

Dec 5, 2019

Season 1 Review: Spencer is compelling, but Poppy’s story works best when she’s consorting with her ex-flame, ex-detective Markus Knox (Mekhi Phifer), who provides her with some key breaks in the case. ... It’s enjoyable while you watch, but you don’t rush to return to it. It’s just fine—but it’s not essential TV that you need to pay for a streaming platform to enjoy. Read full review

IndieWire Tambay Obenson

Dec 5, 2019

Season 1 Review: It’s trying to be too many things at once: a murder whodunit, a social commentary piece, and an exploration of family bonds all in one. And while meshing genres and styles isn’t taboo, in this case, its lack of specificity renders the series disharmonious. Still, its biggest selling point is its cast, notably Spencer and Paul. Read full review

Jen Chaney

Dec 2, 2019

Season 1 Review: Truth Be Told is not great. Somehow, it manages to be pedestrian and tedious and not as entertaining as it should be, despite all the talent involved and factors that should work in its favor. ... It’s trying to do too many things at once. But what really does the show in is its lack of specificity. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Dec 9, 2019

Season 1 Review: Sluggish. ... [Spencer is] miscast and overly serene. ... You know you're in trouble when the least fascinating character is the one driving the action. [9-22 Dec 2019, p.13]