True Story (2021)

Crime · Drama · Thriller

A world-famous comedian desperately searches for a way out after a night in Philadelphia with his brother threatens to sabotage more than his success.

IMDb rating: 7.4 (22,111 votes)
Episode average: 7.6 ↑ +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.59 avg 7 episodes 7.5 → 8.0 36 min avg

Big finale

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Chapter 1: The King of Comedy	7.5	619
2	Chapter 2: Greek Takeout	7.4	493
3	Chapter 3: Victory Lap	7.5	464
4	Chapter 4: We Should Be Together Too	7.4	441
5	Chapter 5: Hard Feelings	7.5	430
6	Chapter 6: The Things You Do for Family	7.8	437
7	Chapter 7: ...Like Cain Did Abel	8.0	466