Peacock Cancels ‘Based On A True Story’
Jennifer April 16, 2025
Peacock has canceled two shows: Based on a True Story and Mr. Throwback, Deadline has confirmed.
From Craig Rosenberg, Based on a True Story ran for two seasons and starred Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina. The series is a satire of the true crime genre with elements that are loosely inspired by true events.
Season 1 follows Ava (Cuoco) and her husband Nathan (Messina), a down-on-their-luck couple whose lives collide with an infamous serial killer terrorizing Los Angeles. and seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America’s obsession with true crime by making a podcast with the killer.
Season 2 focused on 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.
Rosenberg served as creator, writer, showrunner, and executive producer of Season 1. He was succeeded by Annie Weisman as showrunner of the series in Season 2 as Rosenberg pursued other projects but remained as executive producer.
Bateman and Michael Costigan executive produced for Aggregate Films, along with Cuoco. Alex Buono serves as director and executive producer. Aggregate Films’ Roxie Rodriguez co-executive produced with Melissa Blake. The series is produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group.
Source: Deadline
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