The wild dark comedy, Based on a True Story, returns for another exhilarating season!
Peacock’s dark comedic thriller starring Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina follows a realtor and a former tennis star as they turn people’s obsession with true crime into a dangerous sideline. But as their fascination with a serial killer pushes them to play with fire, they find themselves embroiled in his twisted crimes.
Turning the true crime genre into a satire, Based on a True Story is back for Season 2 with most of of the main characters reprising their roles, including plumber/reformed (unsure) serial killer Matt (Tom Bateman).
Find out how to watch new episodes in Australia using this guide.
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Based on a True Story (2023) release date
Based on a True Story Season 2 premieres 21 November on BINGE with all eight episodes dropping at once on streaming TV, allowing fans to binge the entire second season.
On Foxtel, the new eight-part season airs the next day on 22 November at 8.30pm with two episodes released weekly. New episodes also stream on demand on Foxtel Now.
| Based on a True Story Season 2 | BINGE | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 28 Nov 2024 |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 28 Nov 2024 |
| Episode 5 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 5 Dec 2024 |
| Episode 6 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 5 Dec 2024 |
| Episode 7 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 12 Dec 2024 |
| Episode 8 | Thur, 21 Nov 2024 | Thur, 12 Dec 2024 |
Where is Based on a True Story Season 2 streaming in Australia?
Based on a True Story Season 2 is set to air in Australia via Foxtel One on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, as well as BINGE with Foxtel’s live and on demand channels recently integrated into the service.
To watch all episodes from Based on a True Story Season 2 for free during premiere, you can take advantage of BINGE’s 7-day free trial. The streamer releases all new episodes at once, allowing you to watch the new season entirely for free.
How to sign up for BINGE?
For watching Based on a True Story Season 2 in Australia, BINGE delivers fast-tracked episodes straight from the US. You’ll need a subscription in order to access BINGE’s full catalogue of shows and movies.
BINGE still offers a 7-day free trial for new customers. After that, there are three plans available when signing up, available on a monthly or annual basis. First is the Basic (with ads) plan, streaming in HD on one screen at only $10 monthly or $79 yearly.
Next is the Standard plan, which allows streaming movies and shows on up to two screens in HD or 4K on selected content for $19/month or $149 per year. For the best streaming experience with 4K and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription to Premium at $22/month or $179/year.
To sign up, go to the BINGE website, select ‘New to BINGE? Click Here’ and follow instructions. After entering your email address and password, you’ll need to select a subscription type, and submit your payment information. Your free trial will help you decide if you want to keep your BINGE subscription or not.
How to sign up for Foxtel or Foxtel Now?
You can also watch every episode of Based on a True Story Season 2 on Foxtel, specifically launching on Foxtel One. Fortunately, the base Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the channel.
To get started, choose a Foxtel entertainment plan you want to sign up for. The cheapest package is Foxtel Plus, which includes over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, news, kids TV, music channels, and more.
FeaturedAnother option for Based on a True Story Season 2 Australia streaming is Foxtel’s online streaming service, Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers.
On the Foxtel Now website, select the ‘Start free trial’ button to get started. After the free trial, Foxtel Now plans start at $35 per month for the Starter pack, which includes Foxtel One.
You can also choose to add more channels with the Sports + Movies bundle or get everything including Kids and Docos channels with the Ultimate bundle.
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What is the plot of Based on a True Story?
Married couple Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (Chris Messina) are on the brink of bankruptcy, and with a baby on the way, it’s really not looking good no matter how they try to stay positive. When a serial killer begins attacking victims in their neighbourhood, Ava, who’s a die-hard true crime fanatic, thinks it would be a good idea to track and anticipate the killer’s next move, all the while recording a podcast!
Desperate to escape their dismal financial woes, which only gets worse as days go by, and revive their youthful dreams, they decide that the true crime tidal wave is a unique opportunity to change their lives. Alongside the actual serial killer who’s also their plumber Matt Pierce (Tom Bateman), they go on to expose America’s obsession with true crime, all while making good money.
In Season 2, Ava and Nathan are new parents but this new chapter of their lives isn’t easy on either of them. Even more so considering they have a solid connection with the Westside Ripper, who also killed Ruby (Priscilla Quintana) in the first season and leaving them with the body to dispose of.
They did get rid of her body, making the new parents pretty much criminals. In another surprising twist, Ava’s younger sister Tory (Liana Liberato) is engaged to none other than Matt, the serial killer they chose not to report to the authorities in order to make lots of money making a true crime podcast.
Making things even more insane, someone is killing again and Matt swears it’s not him. It looks like there’s another mystery to unravel, which Nathan and Ava, alongside Tory and Matt, are determined to solve.
Inspired by a bizarre true event, Based on a True Story is created by Craig Rosenberg, who’s also an executive producer alongside Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan, and Alex Buono, with Roxie Rodriguez (Aggregate Films) and Melissa Blake co-executive producing.
Based on a True Story Season 2 trailer
Catch a good glimpse of the new season with the trailer for Based on a True Story Season 2 now available.
Cast of Based on a True Story Season 2
Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina are reprising their roles as married couple Ava and Nathan Bartlett. Tom Bateman also returns as Matt and Liana Liberato as Ava’s sister Tory.
Season 2 also introduces new characters, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Melissa Fumero as Drew, Ava’s new mommy friend. You can find the complete cast list for the new season below:
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