Based on a True Story
Season 2
“True Crime is an obsession that never dies.”
Created by: Craig Rosenberg
Network: Peacock
Season aired: 2024-11-21
Seasons
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.
About This Season
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.
Episodes · 8
Liquid Gold
Ava and Nathan struggle with parenthood and try to convince Matt to return home.
Control F for Murder
Ava tries to make new friends but gets interrogated; Matt helps Nathan stand up for himself.
Relapse
Ava investigates a crime scene and runs into an old friend; Nathan takes a risk seeking redemption.
Y'all Ready for This?
Ava and Nathan go to a sex party to rekindle their spark; Matt is confronted by a fellow addict.
Double Fault
Nathan plays a redemption match; Ava and Matt decode a cipher from the new killer haunting LA.
Based on a Drew Story
Ava and Nathan look for Drew; Matt and Tory plan their wedding, but he gives into his dark desires.
Shotgun Wedding
Matt's past comes back to haunt Ava and Nathan; Ava realizes her obsession has become an addiction.
This Week's Guest
Ava and Nathan are on a game show with deadly stakes; Tory and Matt are on the run from the police.
