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Chris Messina and Tom Batemen help us get in the mind of a serial killer in 'Based on a True Story'

"This is a satire and we are poking fun at the obsession with it."

By Mark Stetson on June 13, 2023

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Based on a True Story stars Chris Messina and Tom Bateman give us insight into what they think drives serial killers to chase fame. The show follows a pair of amateur podcasters who blackmail a serial killer to join their true crime podcast. The series premiered on Peacock on June 8, 2023.

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