Based on a True Story season 2 is on its way to Peacock, with Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina returning for the next chapter in the dark comedy thriller. Based on the massive popularity of content about true crimes and serial killers, the show concerns Ava (Cuoco) and Nathan (Messina), a couple who discover the identity of the West Side Ripper. Instead of alerting the police, the couple proposes a scheme for the killer to collaborate on their podcast if he agrees to stop killing.
The first season ends with Nathan and Ava’s true crime empire being destroyed online by criticisms of the couple giving a serial killer a platform, leading the West Side Ripper to take the content creation into his own hands. With Nathan and Ava being too far into their own mess to find a clean way out, the thrilling TV show streaming on Peacock leaves off with high anticipation for Based on a True Story season 2’s teased story and character returns.
Based On A True Story Season 2 Latest News
The Release Date Is Revealed
After months of little to no actual news regarding the comedy hit, the latest update confirms the release date for Based on a True Story season 2. To announce the release date, Peacock revealed a sub-one-minute teaser featuring Ava, Nathan, Tory, and Matt looking down to see a dead body being buried. Though the trailer reveals nothing about the upcoming season, it ends with the revelation that Based on a True Story season 2 returns on November 21.
Peacock also released a slew of new images from season 2:
Based On A True Story Season 2 Release Date
Peacock Digs Up Another Season In November
This marks more than a year since it was announced, and nearly a year and a half since the first season went off the air.
Peacock was quick to renew Based on a True Story for a second season, but it took quite a while for the streamer to deliver the new episodes. The renewal announcement came in October 2023, and now the sophomore outing is set to arrive on November 21, 2024. This marks more than a year since it was announced, and nearly a year and a half since the first season went off the air.
All 8 episodes of
Based on a True Story
season 1 premiered on June 8, 2023.
Based On A True Story Season 2 Cast
Which Characters Will Return?
Although a few of Based on a True Story season 1’s characters have been killed off already, the finale sets up the returns of several cast members and characters. The cast of Based on a True Story season 2 will still be led by Kaley Cuoco as Ava and Chris Messina as Nathan, as the Bartlett’s are central to the show’s story. It’s already been confirmed that returning cast members joining them in the second season will include Tom Bateman as Matt/The West Side Killer, and Liana Liberato as Tory, Ava’s sister.
Also expected to return for Based on a True Story season 2’s cast is Aaron Staton as Simon, who walked in on Ava and Nathan attempting to hide the body of his late wife Ruby. Based on a True Story season 2’s cast would also require some prominent new faces, as season 1’s ending set up Matt to collaborate with other serial killers on a new podcast. This also means that new victims would be cast, potentially with more big names similar to Stranger Things’ Natalia Dyer, who portrayed the bartender killed by the West Side Ripper.
The presumptive cast of Based on a True Story season 2 includes:
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Based on a True Story Role |
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Kaley Cuoco |
Ava Bartlett |
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Chris Messina |
Nathan Bartlett |
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Tom Bateman |
Matt aka The West Side Killer |
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Liana Liberato |
Tory |
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Aaron Staton |
Simon |
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Based On A True Story Season 2 Story Details
Season 1 Ended On A Cliffhanger
Adding to the bizarre tale is the fact that Matt is interviewing new serial killers to work with him on a podcast spinoff, which digs Nathan and Ava into an even deeper hole
Based on a True Story season 1’s ending sets up the second season, including whether Nathan and Ava will be apprehended for their role in Ruby’s murder and failing to report the West Side Ripper to the police. Since Simon spotted them hiding Ruby’s body, it seems he’ll be the next target of Matt’s disturbing kill spree. Based on a True Story season 2 must also contend with the reveal that Ava’s sister Tory has been dating Matt. While Tory doesn’t seem to know Matt’s killer identity, this information will presumably come to light in the sophomore season.
Adding to the bizarre tale is the fact that Matt is interviewing new serial killers to work with him on a podcast spinoff, which digs Nathan and Ava into an even deeper hole. Based on a True Story season 2’s plot would also seemingly include the birth of Ava and Nathan’s baby, thus further complicating their reluctant role as accomplices to a serial killer’s crimes.
Based On A True Story Season 2 Trailer
Watch The First Teaser Here
As a way to announce the show’s November 21 release date, Peacock released a small teaser for Based on a True Story season 2. The clip features Ava, Nathan, Matt, and Tory all looking down into a hole to see a dead body being covered by dirt. In the scene, Matt is holding a shovel which implies he’s the one doing the burying. Since Tory doesn’t look particularly shocked, it can be assumed she will learn of Matt’s true identity but not be particularly disturbed by his violent machinations.