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Truth Be Told

  • TV Series
  • 2019– 2019–
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
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POPULARITY
891
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Kate Hudson and Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.
Play trailer1:44
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Mystery
A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.A true-crime podcaster tries to solve the mystery surrounding a family patriarch's death.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
891
3
  • Creator
    • Nichelle D. Tramble
  • Stars
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Ron Cephas Jones
    • Mekhi Phifer
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Nichelle D. Tramble
  • Stars
    • Octavia Spencer
    • Ron Cephas Jones
    • Mekhi Phifer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 169User reviews
    • 9Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations

    Episodes28

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    Videos8

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    Clip 3:30
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    Trailer 1:44
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    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:44
    Season 2 Official Trailer
    Truth Be Told
    Trailer 2:22
    Truth Be Told
    Relive Some Weird Gorilla-Related Memories With Lizzy Caplan
    Video 3:20
    Relive Some Weird Gorilla-Related Memories With Lizzy Caplan
    How Lizzy Caplan "Borrowed" Annie Wilkes From Kathy Bates for "Castle Rock"
    Video 5:04
    How Lizzy Caplan "Borrowed" Annie Wilkes From Kathy Bates for "Castle Rock"

    Photos60

    Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told (2019)
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    Octavia Spencer at an event for Truth Be Told (2019)
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    Top cast

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    Octavia Spencer
    Octavia Spencer
    • Poppy Scoville-Parnell
    28 episodes28 eps • 2019–2022
    Ron Cephas Jones
    Ron Cephas Jones
    • Leander 'Shreve' Scoville
    20 episodes20 eps • 2019–2022
    Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer
    • Markus Knox
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Michael Beach
    Michael Beach
    • Ingram Rhoades
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Tracie Thoms
    Tracie Thoms
    • Desiree Scoville
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Haneefah Wood
    Haneefah Wood
    • Cydie Scoville
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Katherine LaNasa
    Katherine LaNasa
    • Noa Havilland
    18 episodes18 eps • 2019–2021
    Rico E. Anderson
    Rico E. Anderson
    • Herbie
    17 episodes17 eps • 2019–2022
    Tami Roman
    Tami Roman
    • Lillian Scoville
    15 episodes15 eps • 2019–2021
    David Lyons
    David Lyons
    • Detective Aames
    14 episodes14 eps • 2021–2022
    Christopher Backus
    Christopher Backus
    • Holt Redding
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Alona Tal
    Alona Tal
    • Ivy Abbott
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Andre Royo
    Andre Royo
    • Demetrius
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Merle Dandridge
    Merle Dandridge
    • Zarina Killebrew
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Mychala Lee
    Mychala Lee
    • Trini Killebrew
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Kate Hudson
    Kate Hudson
    • Micah Keith
    10 episodes10 eps • 2021
    Billy Miller
    Billy Miller
    • Alex Dunn
    10 episodes10 eps • 2019–2021
    Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union
    • Eva
    10 episodes10 eps • 2022
    • Creator
      • Nichelle D. Tramble
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Although originally advertised as a Limited Series the show has been picked up for a second season.
    • Goofs
      Mekhi Phifer's New York (Harlem) accent is too strong for it to be believable that his character is from Oakland, CA.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Aaron Paul/Idina Menzel (2019)

    User reviews169

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Labouring my way through...
    ... in order to see where it goes. But it's difficult. Poppy is extremely unlikeable and I'm not a great fan of Octavia's acting here. I also find her relationships with the two men (husband and ex) very mismatched - I cant see either of them being in a relationship with her to be honest. Aaron Paul is great but he isn't seen as often as needed to hold this cast up. The Lanie/Josie characters are a bit of a caricature and over-acted. I'm hoping they will pull something out for the last few episodes that surprises us and redeems the series.
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    • jackiee1970
    • Jan 5, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 6, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Are You Sleeping
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Chernin Entertainment
      • Endeavor Content
      • Hello Sunshine
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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