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  1. Jun 8, 2023 · Based on a True Story Is a Breezy Binge But a Toothless True-Crime Satire. ... Jessica St. Clair , left, and June Diane Raphael as Based on a True Story's Sisters in Crime Peacock.

    • Judy Berman
  2. Jun 8, 2023 · Of course true crime is exploitative. “Based on a True Story” finds amusing, if not original, ways to illustrate that exploitation. Matt himself is oddly underused, despite his central role in ...

    • Alison Herman
  3. Jun 6, 2023 · Based on a True Story is quite good at poking fun at its own wild conceit, while giving real-life DIY podcasters an appropriate amount of ribbing. The in-universe fictional show Sisters in Crime ...

  4. Jun 13, 2023 · A new Peacock satire puts the ethics of America’s true-crime obsession on trial by making a serial killer more than just a subject. He’s also the star. Share full article. As Matt, Tom Bateman ...

    • Jennifer Vineyard
  5. Jun 8, 2023 · Published June 8, 2023, 8:00 a.m. ET. Powered by Reelgood. Peacock ‘s new show Based on a True Story gleefully sends up America’s ghoulish obsession with true crime podcasts. When married ...

    • Meghan O'keefe
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  6. Jun 6, 2023 · And in trying to be meta with its commentary, Based On A True Story forgets to evolve the story efficiently. At least the show fits well into Peacock’s canon of thrillers. It’s not as brazen ...

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  8. Buy Based on a True Story — Season 1 on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. True crime enthusiasts have been satirized more sharply, but engaging leads and a lightly humorous touch make Based on a ...