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Truth Be Told

2019 – 2021 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.

7.0(240 reviews)

15.9898% popularity

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Details

First air date: Dec 6, 2019
Last air date: Mar 23, 2023
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Episodes: 28
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: Apple TV
Creator / showrunner: Nichelle Tramble Spellman
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Endeavor Content, Orit Entertainment, With an N, Fifth Season, The 51

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Keywords

san francisco, californiadetective inspectorfamily historyinterviewoakland, californiapsychological thrillerguilty consciencemurder mysterymurder suspectpodcasterinvestigative journalistrisky situations

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2019 · 8 episodes

New evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell to reopen the murder case that made her a media sensation.

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Cast

Octavia Spencer

Poppy Scoville

Mekhi Phifer

Markus Killebrew

David Lyons

Billy Aames

Gabrielle Union

Eva Pierre

Ron Cephas Jones

Leander 'Shreve' Scoville

Merle Dandridge

Zarina Killebrew

Mychala Lee

Trini Killebrew

Tracie Thoms

Desiree Scoville

Haneefah Wood

Cydie Scoville

Tami Roman

Lillian Scoville

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Reviews & ratings

7.0

240 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
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Sam Patel8/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
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Morgan Lee6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong7/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful