The showrunner ofBased on a True Storyoffers an encouraging update on season 3. With a second installment of the dark comedy arriving on November 21, the Peacock Original series centers on Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Chris Messina). The couple finds themselves pulled into the saga of a gruesome murder, which matches Ava’s interest in true crime. The premise generated buzz for Peacock, withBased on a Trueseason 2doubling down on the main duo’s unique circumstances.
In an interview withScreen Rant’s Grant Hermanns, showrunner Annie Weisman addresses the chances ofBased on a True Storyseason 3. The showrunner and executive producer is candid about the fact thatthere are hopes for the comedy to be renewed. Still, in the quote below, Weisman underlines the fact that season 2 tells a close-ended mystery:
We certainly hope so. We definitely left the door open, but I will also say that I am proud of the fact that, in our eight episodes, we pack a lot in. There’s a lot of comedy, there’s some good romantic comedy storytelling, but we really do tell a close-ended mystery. There’s a lot of twists and turns, but there’s a really good payoff, so I think fans will feel satisfied by the end, but then we also couldn’t resist maybe opening the door to you know some more.
What Weisman’s Comments Mean For Based On A True Story
The Premise Lends Itself To A Continuation
Based on a True Storyseason 2consists of eight episodes, which drop on November 21. The new season catches up with Ava and Nathan as they try to move on from their dangerous brush with true crime and raise their daughter. But danger eventually finds the couple.
The cast ofBased on a True Storyseason 2 features several new additions. Along with the returning Tom Bateman and Liana Liberato, the new episodes welcomeBrooklyn Nine-Ninealum Melissa Fumero as Ava’s new friend Drew. Weisman’s comments promise that season 2 will stand on its own, but the premise ofthe dark comedy lends itself to a continuation. There’s no reason, in other words, that Ava and Nathan couldn’t find another body.
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One thing to watch for in the coming months is whether the Peacock series appears on Nielsen’s streaming charts. So far, withPoker Face,Ted, andTwisted Metal, a Peacock show does get traditionally renewed if it shows signs of building an audience on the relatively smaller streaming service.
Our Take On Based On A True Story’s Chances
It Depends On The Show’s Success
Cuoco, who also executive produces the series with Messina, may have a busy slate ahead. She’s set to lead an HBO comedy from the creators ofHacks. But if her return as Ava proves to be a breakout hit, building on theBased on a True Storyseason 1 ending, then there’s more incentive for everyone involved to come back for a third installment. Also, with relatively short seasons, hopefully scheduling it would not create any significant challenges.
Based on a True Story
Cast
Based on a True Story is a Peacock original crime thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as a married couple who starts their own True Crime podcast. Ava and Nathan Bartlett are expecting their first child despite marital troubles as their finances continue to plummet, and their decision to hire a charming plumber to install a new toilet leaves them stuck in a true crime story of their own.
