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Truth Be Told (2019)
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Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
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Octavia SpencerPoppy Scoville
Mekhi PhiferMarkus Killebrew
David LyonsBilly Aames
Gabrielle UnionEva Pierre
Ron Cephas JonesLeander 'Shreve' Scoville
Merle DandridgeZarina Killebrew
Mychala LeeTrini Killebrew
Tracie ThomsDesiree Scoville
Haneefah WoodCydie Scoville
Tami RomanLillian Scoville
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Brian ClishamExecutive Producer
Darla LansuStory Editor
Jamie RosengardExecutive Producer
Jenno ToppingExecutive Producer
Juan AlfonsoProducer
Kathleen BarberProducer
Kathleen BarberBook
Lauren NeustadterExecutive Producer
Lisa Michelle PaytonProducer
Madeleine PronWriters' Assistant
Maisha ClossonExecutive Producer
Meredith L. DitlowProducer
Mikkel NørgaardExecutive Producer
Nichelle Tramble SpellmanExecutive Producer
Octavia SpencerExecutive Producer
Peter CherninExecutive Producer
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Season 1
8 episodes · First aired 2019-12-06 · ★ 6.0 New evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell to reopen the murder case that made her a media sensation.
E01
Monster
2019-12-06 · 45 min
While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away.
E02
Black People in the Neighborhood
2019-12-06 · 42 min
Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect's motive. Warren gets a visitor.
E03
Even Salt Looks Like Sugar
2019-12-06 · 39 min
Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life.
E04
No Cross, No Crown
2019-12-13 · 45 min
Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder.
E05
Graveyard Love
2019-12-20 · 43 min
Poppy continues building her new case, while Warren faces repercussions for his actions.
E06
Not Buried, Planted
2019-12-27 · 50 min
A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won't let her go.
E07
Live Thru This
2020-01-03 · 45 min
Poppy zeroes in on her new suspect, and Warren makes a fateful decision.
E08
All That Was Lost
2020-01-10 · 42 min
Poppy enlists an unlikely ally in her hunt. The events of Halloween 1999 are revealed.
Season 2
10 episodes · First aired 2021-08-20 · ★ 3.9 Investigative reporter turned true crime podcaster Poppy Parnell dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith. As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
E01
Other People's Tears Are Only Water
2021-08-20 · 51 min
Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, successful lifestyle guru Micah—but it ends in a shocking tragedy.
E02
Ghosts at the Feast
2021-08-27 · 45 min
As she looks into the deaths, Poppy uncovers a massive secret. Shreve reveals a medical diagnosis to his family.
E03
If Wishes Were Horses
2021-09-03 · 42 min
Poppy learns there's more than meets the eye with Micah's assistant, Ramon. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her.
E04
In Another Life
2021-09-10 · 46 min
The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram's marriage reaches a crossroads.
E05
If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
2021-09-17 · 44 min
Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt's old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.
E06
All These Women
2021-09-23 · 44 min
Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt's. Memories of Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.
E07
Lanterman-Petris-Short
2021-10-01 · 44 min
Rose tells Poppy about Micah's past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.
E08
The Untold Story
2021-10-08 · 47 min
Micah threatens to expose Poppy's dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.
E09
Brick by Brick It Also Falls
2021-10-14 · 47 min
Poppy's pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.
E10
Last Exit...Oakland
2021-10-21 · 48 min
Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.
