Truth Be Told
No disappearance is a coincidence.
Created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman
On Apple TV
A psychological thriller centered on a podcaster's obsessive investigation into cold cases, where the pursuit of truth becomes increasingly dangerous and morally ambiguous.
Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Truth Be Told one of a kind? No. Less singular than 98% of series.
Is Truth Be Told scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
Is Truth Be Told sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Truth Be Told easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does Truth Be Told leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
Is Truth Be Told violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% 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
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Everything like Truth Be Told, and what each one shares →
Like Truth Be Told
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Truth Be Told
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Truth Be Told, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Truth Be Told, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Truth Be Told, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
