Inspiration can strike at any time and from any source. For some TV, the idea comes from true events throughout history.
While the storyline may get dramatized or include events that didn't occur, the true parts can be enough to inspire a story fit for entertainment.
We've found our favorite 11 TV shows based on real-life events. Find out about each story's truth, the actors who made it awesome, and where you can watch each piece.
American Crime Story (2016-ongoing)
Where to watch: Hulu subscription
American Crime Story is an anthology series focusing on criminals and crimes throughout the U.S.
This series has portrayed some of the biggest criminal cases fought in the American court system, starting with the trial of Oj Simpson in American Crime Story Season 1.
Other high-profile cases covered in this award-winning series include the death of popular clothes designer Gianni Versace and the affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.
While the storyline may get dramatized or include events that didn't occur, the true parts can be enough to inspire a story fit for entertainment.
We've found our favorite 11 TV shows based on real-life events. Find out about each story's truth, the actors who made it awesome, and where you can watch each piece.
American Crime Story (2016-ongoing)
Where to watch: Hulu subscription
American Crime Story is an anthology series focusing on criminals and crimes throughout the U.S.
This series has portrayed some of the biggest criminal cases fought in the American court system, starting with the trial of Oj Simpson in American Crime Story Season 1.
Other high-profile cases covered in this award-winning series include the death of popular clothes designer Gianni Versace and the affair between President Bill Clinton and Monica Lewinsky.
- 5/20/2024
- by Sara Trimble
- TVfanatic
While James Gunn has begun filming for his first chapter of the new Dcu, Superman, he has also been working extra hard as the DC Studios chief to dispel rumors about his films or any other upcoming films in the franchise. The filmmaker is known to be active on Threads and frequently provides answers to fans about a rumor in case it is fake.
Gunn recently debunked a rumor about the casting of a former Marvel star to play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman: Part II. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was rumored to have joined the cast of the Robert Pattinson starrer as Two-Face. However, Gunn quickly squashed the rumor, saying that the news report was fake.
James Gunn Squashed Rumors Of Boyd Holbrook In The Batman: Part II James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
While James Gunn’s new...
Gunn recently debunked a rumor about the casting of a former Marvel star to play Harvey Dent in Matt Reeves’ upcoming film The Batman: Part II. Narcos star Boyd Holbrook was rumored to have joined the cast of the Robert Pattinson starrer as Two-Face. However, Gunn quickly squashed the rumor, saying that the news report was fake.
James Gunn Squashed Rumors Of Boyd Holbrook In The Batman: Part II James Gunn on the sets of The Suicide Squad | Credits: Warner Bros.
While James Gunn’s new...
- 3/31/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Most of the plans for the Dceu movie series were scrapped, and the actors were let go. But there was one franchise that survived outside the Dceu umbrella: Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe. This project, separate from the Dceu, has several films in the works.
After ‘The Batman’ hit theaters, talks about ‘The Batman – Part II’ began. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves brainstormed ideas for future Batman films, considering introducing Robin and featuring villains like the Court of Owls. Then, in April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson returning as the lead.
After a period of silence, it was announced that the movie, originally set for release in October 2025, has been pushed back by a year, now aiming for an October 2, 2026 release. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but it’s speculated that the strike may have played a part,...
After ‘The Batman’ hit theaters, talks about ‘The Batman – Part II’ began. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves brainstormed ideas for future Batman films, considering introducing Robin and featuring villains like the Court of Owls. Then, in April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson returning as the lead.
After a period of silence, it was announced that the movie, originally set for release in October 2025, has been pushed back by a year, now aiming for an October 2, 2026 release. The reasons for the delay remain unclear, but it’s speculated that the strike may have played a part,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
The majority of the project planned for the Dceu cinematic universe was canceled and the actors were dismissed. However, one franchise that was developing along Dceu even though it wasn’t technically a part of it survived the onslaught, Mat Reeves’ Batman Universe, which so far has several projects in development.
‘The Batman’ was intended to be only the first in a trilogy of movies and soon after the release ‘Tha Batman – Part II’ was announced. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves discussed ideas for future Batman films, including introducing Robin and featuring various villains like the Court of Owls. In April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the development of the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson starring.
Not much was heard in the following period, except that the movie was scheduled to be released in October 2025. Over a week ago, news came that the movie has been delayed for a year,...
‘The Batman’ was intended to be only the first in a trilogy of movies and soon after the release ‘Tha Batman – Part II’ was announced. In December 2021, Robert Pattinson and Matt Reeves discussed ideas for future Batman films, including introducing Robin and featuring various villains like the Court of Owls. In April 2022, Warner Bros. announced the development of the next Batman film with Matt Reeves directing and Robert Pattinson starring.
Not much was heard in the following period, except that the movie was scheduled to be released in October 2025. Over a week ago, news came that the movie has been delayed for a year,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
The sixth episode and final episode of How to Become a Mob Boss focuses on the rise of Pablo Escobar to the rank of one of the most powerful drug mafias in the world. He had undertaken strategic measures to keep the ball in his court but had eventually failed. It was not by mere luck that he had managed to become the world’s largest drug trafficker. He had gotten himself into murky waters to attain power! Did Pablo manage to uproot the law of extradition? Did Pablo eventually survive the government’s hunt? Let us find out!
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Pablo Escobar Come To Power?
Pablo had risen from the streets of Medellin, Columbia, and was the head of the largest drug syndicate in the world. He was a ruthless criminal with Machiavellian instincts and good business skills that helped him create an empire of 30 billion dollars.
Spoilers Ahead
How Did Pablo Escobar Come To Power?
Pablo had risen from the streets of Medellin, Columbia, and was the head of the largest drug syndicate in the world. He was a ruthless criminal with Machiavellian instincts and good business skills that helped him create an empire of 30 billion dollars.
- 11/15/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
Pedro Pascal has been an actor for years, but he truly shot to fame after appearing in the first season of The Last of Us. Since then, he’s garnered plenty of media attention, even becoming a meme after being recorded eating a sandwich.
Pascal might have a successful acting career, but you probably didn’t know that “Pedro Pascal” isn’t his real name. Rather, it’s a sweet nod to his late mother.
Pedro Pascal | Leon Bennett/FilmMagic What is Pedro Pascal’s real name?
Pedro Pascal certainly rolls off the tongue, but he didn’t change his stage name for that reason. Rather, it was a decision he made to honor his late mother, Verónica Pascal. Pascal’s mother died before she could see him reach full fame, and the two had such as close relationship. She died by suicide in 2000, and it was after that that...
Pascal might have a successful acting career, but you probably didn’t know that “Pedro Pascal” isn’t his real name. Rather, it’s a sweet nod to his late mother.
Pedro Pascal | Leon Bennett/FilmMagic What is Pedro Pascal’s real name?
Pedro Pascal certainly rolls off the tongue, but he didn’t change his stage name for that reason. Rather, it was a decision he made to honor his late mother, Verónica Pascal. Pascal’s mother died before she could see him reach full fame, and the two had such as close relationship. She died by suicide in 2000, and it was after that that...
- 9/12/2023
- by Julia Mullaney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Boyd Holbrook is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Narcos, Gone Girl (2014), Logan (2017) and Vengeance (2022).
Boyd Holbrook Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Boyd Holbrook was born in 1980 (Boyd Holbrook’s age: 42) in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ellen and Don Holbrook.
Holbrook studied at the William Esper Studio for the Meisner Acting Program and with Shane Ann Younts’ voice and speech program.
Boyd Holbrook Biography: Career
Holbrook started his career as a model in 2001 for labels such as Gucci, Versace, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs. His acting career started in 2008 with his role in the movie Milk and other movies like Higher Ground (2011), The Magic of Belle Isle (2012), The Host (2013) and The Skeleton Twins (2014).
His career took off after his role in Gone Girl (2014), a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher. This led him to the role of DEA agent Steve Murphy in Netflix’s Narcos...
Boyd Holbrook Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Boyd Holbrook was born in 1980 (Boyd Holbrook’s age: 42) in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Ellen and Don Holbrook.
Holbrook studied at the William Esper Studio for the Meisner Acting Program and with Shane Ann Younts’ voice and speech program.
Boyd Holbrook Biography: Career
Holbrook started his career as a model in 2001 for labels such as Gucci, Versace, Calvin Klein and Marc Jacobs. His acting career started in 2008 with his role in the movie Milk and other movies like Higher Ground (2011), The Magic of Belle Isle (2012), The Host (2013) and The Skeleton Twins (2014).
His career took off after his role in Gone Girl (2014), a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher. This led him to the role of DEA agent Steve Murphy in Netflix’s Narcos...
- 2/26/2023
- by Hailey Schipper
- Uinterview
A new feature documentary has secured exclusive access to the story of Peter McAleese, the Scottish mercenary and ex-Sas operative who was hired by a Colombian drug cartel to assassinate drug baron Pablo Escobar.
Produced by Glasgow-based Two Rivers Media and Salon Pictures, the producers of David Bowie film “Stardust,” “Killing Escobar” is told in McAleese’s own words and features never-before-seen footage of his 1989 Colombian mission. The doc also reveals how McAleese’s violent upbringing in Glasgow, Sas training and experience as a mercenary in Africa led him to take on the daring — and seemingly suicidal — assignment.
Commissioned by BBC Scotland, the film is backed by fledgling distributor Abacus Media Rights, who hold international distribution rights, as well as The National Lottery through Screen Scotland. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Whitney, the film will bow at the Glasgow Film Festival on March 7 and air on BBC Scotland later this year.
Produced by Glasgow-based Two Rivers Media and Salon Pictures, the producers of David Bowie film “Stardust,” “Killing Escobar” is told in McAleese’s own words and features never-before-seen footage of his 1989 Colombian mission. The doc also reveals how McAleese’s violent upbringing in Glasgow, Sas training and experience as a mercenary in Africa led him to take on the daring — and seemingly suicidal — assignment.
Commissioned by BBC Scotland, the film is backed by fledgling distributor Abacus Media Rights, who hold international distribution rights, as well as The National Lottery through Screen Scotland. Directed by award-winning filmmaker David Whitney, the film will bow at the Glasgow Film Festival on March 7 and air on BBC Scotland later this year.
- 1/14/2021
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
While some fans thought Boyd Holbrook, who played Steve Murphy in Narcos Season 1 returned to reprise his role as a narrator, it is actually Scoot McNairy. The narrator of Narcos Mexico character is kept a mystery during the 10-episode season until the last episode. Following the premiere, McNairy was added in the cast listing as the narrator. Warning: Narcos: Mexico Season 1 spoilers ahead. If you have finished Narcos: Mexico Season 1, McNairy’s character is revealed in the finale in a scene that sets up Season 2 ( or Narcos Season 5?) plot of Operation Leyenda. Narcos showrunner Eric Newman describes DEA agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena as the first martyr […]
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- 11/20/2018
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
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