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Based on a True Story

7.020232 seasonsU/A 13+TV SeriesComedyDrama

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.

ProducersAnnie Weisman·Michael Costigan

Where to watch

JioHotstarJioHotstar
Availability shown for India · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Liquid Gold
Nov 21, 2024 6.8
E2
Control F for Murder
Nov 21, 2024 6.9
E3
Relapse
Nov 21, 2024 6.6
E4
Y'all Ready for This?
Nov 21, 2024 5.2
E5
Double Fault
Nov 21, 2024 6.6
E6
Based on a Drew Story
Nov 21, 2024 6.9
E7
Shotgun Wedding
Nov 21, 2024 6.9
E8
This Week's Guest
Nov 21, 2024 6.6

Cast

KCKaley Cuoco
Kaley Cuoco
Ava Bartlett
CMChris Messina
Chris Messina
Nathan Bartlett
TBTom Bateman
Tom Bateman
Matt Pierce
LLLiana Liberato
Liana Liberato
Tory Thompson

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Based on a True Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story is streaming on JioHotstar in India. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Based on a True Story on Netflix?

No, Based on a True Story is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026. It's currently on JioHotstar.

Is Based on a True Story on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Based on a True Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now. It's on JioHotstar instead.

Where can I watch Based on a True Story for free?

Based on a True Story is available on JioHotstar in India, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story has 2 seasons in total (16 episodes). The series concluded in 2024.

Are all episodes of Based on a True Story out yet?

Yes — all 16 episodes across 2 seasons of Based on a True Story are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of Based on a True Story?

No — Based on a True Story ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.