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Season 1 – Truth Be Told

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for Season 1 – Truth Be Told Dec 2019 Crime Drama Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Podcaster Poppy Parnell risks everything -- including her life -- to pursue truth and justice.
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Truth Be Told — Season 1

Truth Be Told — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A twisty thriller that never quite comes together, Truth Be Told's commitment to the true crime at its center is less interesting or engaging than the family drama orbiting in the periphery.

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Michael Idato Sydney Morning Herald Dec 13, 2019
Truth Be Told is patchy at times, windy at others, though some of those cracks are smoothed over by script-elevating performances from Spencer, Paul and Elizabeth Perkins. Go to Full Review Allison Keene Paste Magazine Dec 6, 2019
8.0/10
It's interesting, but it drags; it's enjoyable while you watch, but you don't rush to return to it. It's just fine -- but it's not essential TV that you need to pay for a streaming platform to enjoy. Go to Full Review Pilot Viruet Observer Dec 6, 2019
With a stacked cast and a premise that gives way to a wealth of ideas, Truth Be Told could have been a solid story about many things. However, Truth Be Told doesn't work and instead it's the rare crime mystery where I don't care about getting to the end. Go to Full Review Diane Carson KDHX (St. Louis) Aug 25, 2022
[Relys] too often on implausible revelations and intrusive podcast recordings that halt momentum. Go to Full Review Prahlad Srihari Firstpost Jul 24, 2020
There are hints to a larger story which maybe more revelatory than the one that is currently being told. Go to Full Review Isaac Feldberg Fortune Feb 24, 2020
Feels in line with Apple's other recently launched series in that it's a decent idea with no clue how to execute itself. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Tracy T @ArkansasTracyDenise Aug 3, 2026 I absolutely LOVED THIS SHOW! I could not believe it was cancelled! It was entertaining kept you engaged the entire time! Octavia Spencer was and is AMAZING! YALL SHOULD BRING THIS SHOW BACK!!! There is some new dumb thing on now Allegedly I watched the 1minute preview ABSOLUTELY NOT!! I’m begging whoever has the PULL BRING TRUTH BE TOLD AND OCTAVIA SPENCER BACK I LOVE HER IN EVERYTHING BUT ESPECIALLY THIS!!!! See more Nina S @RT65115873 Mar 11, 2026 ANYTHING STARING OCTAVIA SPENCER IT GOTTA BE WORTH THE TIME TO WATCH. WITH THAT SAID GET ON THIS ROLLER COASTER HOLD ON FOR HIGHS AND LOWS AND SHARP TURNS!!!!! BRACE YOURSELF FOR THE BACKWARD RIDE AT 100 MILES PER HOUR, JUST DONT RAISE YOUR HANDS UP CAUSE YOU MAY FALL OFF!!!! GET YO POPCORN READY AND HEART POUNDING FOR MORE….. See more Keirrah L @Kei2424 Mar 4, 2026 This show is a really good watch , it’s a slower burner. They do a good job with keeping the end a surprise. You can never guess it See more Benny C @RT29951292 Apr 17, 2023 An entertaining show See more Rusty J @Rusted Jan 4, 2023 some level of entertainment in year 1 but story seemed contrived. Not well written. But ok entertainment. Will attempt season 2 barely and see if there is striking improvement See more el h @RT77136987 Jun 30, 2022 This deserves way more stars than it's been given. Season 1 had everything-superb cast, interesting plot line, and mystery! I'm shocked it's rated so low. A really great ensemble cast gave this show justice. The mystery kept me hooked until the end. Even the little red herrings sprinkled throughout the season worked so well with the overall mystery. I'm so glad it's been renewed for a 3rd and I haven't even gotten through the 2nd season. This has been a really good pop culture-driven series about some extremely popular topics (true crime, podcast, real mystery to solve). See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Octavia Spencer

Poppy Parnell

Lizzy Caplan

Lanie Buhrman Dunn

Aaron Paul

Warren Cave

Elizabeth Perkins

Melanie Cave

Michael Beach

Ingram Rhoades

Mekhi Phifer

Markus Killebrew

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Monster While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Black People in the Neighborhood Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect's motive; Warren gets a visitor. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 5, 2019 Even Salt Looks Like Sugar Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 12, 2019 No Cross, No Crown Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 19, 2019 Graveyard Love Poppy continues building her new case, while Warren faces repercussions for his actions. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 26, 2019 Not Buried, Planted A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won't let her go. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 2, 2020 Live Thru This Poppy zeroes in on her new suspect, and Warren makes a fateful decision. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 9, 2020 All That Was Lost Poppy enlists an unlikely ally in her hunt; the events of Halloween 1999 are revealed. Details

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Season Info

Director
Mikkel Nørgaard, Sarah Pia Anderson, Rosemary Rodriguez, Loni Peristere
Executive Producer
Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Mikkel Nørgaard, Peter Chernin, Kristen Campo, Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Levy Neustadter, Octavia Spencer, Ben Watkins, Leonard Dick, Victor Hsu
Screenwriter
Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Matt Johnson, Leonard Dick, Chitra Sampath, Darla Lansu, Alexandra Salerno
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 5, 2019
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