True Story
Betrayal is relative.
Created by Eric Newman
On Netflix
A tense, introspective crime drama about a famous comedian unraveling after a night with his brother exposes the fragility of his constructed life.
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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Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is True Story one of a kind? No. Less singular than 99% of series.
Is True Story scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is True Story sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does True Story leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is True Story easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is True Story violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like True Story, and what each one shares →
Like True Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as True Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like True Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like True Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like True Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
