True Story (2021–2021)

TV ShowEndedDrama, Crime1 season, 7 episodes
True Story posterReview score: 71%

Plot

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.

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Highest-rated episodes all ranked

  1. 01True Story S01E07Chapter 7: ...Like Cain Did AbelS01E07 · 7.0Seeking retribution, Kid reaches a breaking point and takes matters into his own hands. Days later, Kid shares his story and vows to be a better man.
  2. 02True Story S01E01Chapter 1: The King of ComedyS01E01 · 6.5High off success, The Kid launches a comedy tour in his hometown, but a reunion with his brother and an afterparty lead to a more sobering reality.
  3. 03True Story S01E06Chapter 6: The Things You Do for FamilyS01E06 · 6.5With Carlton bent on protecting Kid, Gene becomes an unfortunate pawn. After an emotional exchange at the restaurant, Kid makes an unsettling discovery.

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode7Episodes2021Aired 6.2Season avg
  1. S01E01True Story S01E01Chapter 1: The King of ComedyNovember 24, 2021 6.5High off success, The Kid launches a comedy tour in his hometown, but a reunion with his brother and an afterparty lead to a more sobering r
  2. S01E02True Story S01E02Chapter 2: Greek TakeoutNovember 24, 2021 5.8During a full day of obligations and outbursts, Kid leaves Carlton with a daunting task. After an ill-timed photo shoot, the brothers find a
  3. S01E03True Story S01E03Chapter 3: Victory LapNovember 24, 2021 5.7Carlton leverages a video to stave off Ari's brothers, who want money and answers. Kid spreads his generosity, but a misdeed comes back to h
  4. S01E04True Story S01E04Chapter 4: We Should Be Together TooNovember 24, 2021 5.7Brothers come to blows when Kid confronts Carlton. Kid deals with the fallout from his public meltdown and welcomes a new friend into his ci
  5. S01E05True Story S01E05Chapter 5: Hard FeelingsNovember 24, 2021 6.0An intense charity gala performance puts Kid at odds with a longtime admirer. Nikos and Savvas snoop at the Four Seasons. Carlton seizes an
  6. S01E06True Story S01E06Chapter 6: The Things You Do for FamilyNovember 24, 2021 6.5With Carlton bent on protecting Kid, Gene becomes an unfortunate pawn. After an emotional exchange at the restaurant, Kid makes an unsettlin
  7. S01E07True Story S01E07Season's bestChapter 7: ...Like Cain Did AbelNovember 24, 2021 7.0Seeking retribution, Kid reaches a breaking point and takes matters into his own hands. Days later, Kid shares his story and vows to be a be

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Castfull cast & details

Kevin HartKevin HartKidWesley SnipesWesley SnipesCarltonPaul AdelsteinPaul AdelsteinWilliam CatlettWilliam CatlettHerschelTawny NewsomeTawny NewsomeBillieAsh SantosAsh SantosDaphneLauren LondonLauren LondonMonycaTheo RossiTheo RossiGene

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