True Story
TV Series2021 · 1 season · 7 episodes · Ended

True Story

Taste attributes: crimedramathrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelinearenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"Betrayal is relative."

Boxlist takeExpect a weighty, intricate crime series, fresh rather than familiar. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

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Quality rating

7.1 /10

TMDB · 67 votes

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Season

Limited Series

· 2021 · 7 episodes
Episodes (7)
  1. 1Chapter 1: The King of Comedy24 Nov 2021

    High off success, The Kid launches a comedy tour in his hometown, but a reunion with his brother and an afterparty lead to a more sobering reality.

  2. 2Chapter 2: Greek Takeout24 Nov 2021

    During a full day of obligations and outbursts, Kid leaves Carlton with a daunting task. After an ill-timed photo shoot, the brothers find a solution.

  3. 3Chapter 3: Victory Lap24 Nov 2021

    Carlton leverages a video to stave off Ari's brothers, who want money and answers. Kid spreads his generosity, but a misdeed comes back to haunt him.

  4. 4Chapter 4: We Should Be Together Too24 Nov 2021

    Brothers come to blows when Kid confronts Carlton. Kid deals with the fallout from his public meltdown and welcomes a new friend into his circle.

  5. 5Chapter 5: Hard Feelings24 Nov 2021

    An intense charity gala performance puts Kid at odds with a longtime admirer. Nikos and Savvas snoop at the Four Seasons. Carlton seizes an opportunity.

  6. 6Chapter 6: The Things You Do for Family24 Nov 2021

    With Carlton bent on protecting Kid, Gene becomes an unfortunate pawn. After an emotional exchange at the restaurant, Kid makes an unsettling discovery.

  7. 7Chapter 7: ...Like Cain Did Abel24 Nov 2021

    Seeking retribution, Kid reaches a breaking point and takes matters into his own hands. Days later, Kid shares his story and vows to be a better man.

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  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it

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  • Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring

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Synopsis

A world-famous comedian desperately searches for a way out after a night in Philadelphia with his brother threatens to sabotage more than his success.

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Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Details

Genre
Crime
Year
2021
Episode length
36 min
Status
Ended
Studio
Grand Electric
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