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[04/24/23 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 24
Updates include: Apple cancels "Truth Be Told" after three seasons; Nic Pizzolatto brings "The Magnificent Seven" to Amazon; and Alex Rubens tapped to run FOX's "Krapopolis."

[01/05/23 - 08:04 AM]
Video: Apple's NAACP Image Award-Winning Series "Truth Be Told" Debuts Season Three Trailer Ahead of Global Premiere Friday, January 20 on Apple TV+
"Truth Be Told" season three will make its global debut with the first episode, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday through March 24, on Apple TV+.

[12/19/22 - 11:15 PM]
Development Update: Monday, December 19
Updates include: Cecily Strong confirms exit from "Saturday Night Live"; C. Henry Chaisson brings "The Deep" to Amazon; and Molly Ringwald to visit Freeform's "Single Drunk Female."

[12/07/22 - 08:04 AM]
Apple's NAACP Image Award-Winning Series "Truth Be Told" Unveils First Look at Season Three Starring Academy Award-Winner Octavia Spencer and Gabrielle Union
"Truth Be Told" season three will make its global debut with the first episode on Friday, January 20, followed by one new episode weekly every Friday through March 24, on Apple TV+.

[04/05/22 - 11:24 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, April 5
Updates include: Roku renews "Cypher" for expanded second season; Katy Mixon, Christopher Gorham to lead "Unplanned in Akron" at CBS; and ABC's "Not Dead Yet" fills out cast.

[04/01/22 - 11:44 PM]
Development Update: Friday, April 1
Updates include: ABC's "Summer Fun & Games" drops four, keeps three; Naomi Watts to star in revived "Feud" at FX; and Samantha Morton to return for AMC's "Tales of the Walking Dead."

[03/23/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 23
Updates include: Marcia Gay Harden to replace Geena Davis in CBS drama pilot; Mae Whitman to lead Hulu's "Up Here"; and Jimmy Smits cast in "East New York" at CBS.

[12/07/21 - 10:07 AM]
Apple TV+ Picks Up Award-Winning Anthology Drama Series "Truth Be Told" for Third Season
Created and executive produced by Nichelle Tramble Spellman, season three will be helmed by Maisha Closson who will also serve as showrunner and executive producer.

[09/23/21 - 09:31 AM]
Watch the Latest Episodes from Apple TV+ Three Hours Earlier This Week
The streamer's latest offerings - including the premieres of "Foundation" and "Wolfboy and the Everything Factory" - will be available tonight (Thursday, September 23) at 9pm EST/6pm PST.

[08/03/21 - 07:08 AM]
Video: Apple's NAACP Image Award-Winning "Truth Be Told" Debuts Season Two Trailer Featuring Academy Award-Winner Octavia Spencer and Academy Award-Nominee Kate Hudson
The 10-episode second season of the anthology drama, which provides a glimpse into America's obsession with true crime podcasts, will return on Friday, August 20, with the first episode, followed by new episodes premiering every Friday.

[06/16/21 - 08:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Debuts First Look at Season Two of NAACP Image Award-Winning Series "Truth Be Told," Starring Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer and Academy Award Nominee Kate Hudson
The series, which provides a glimpse into America's obsession with true crime podcasts, will return with a global debut on Friday, August 20, 2021 with the first episode, followed by new episodes weekly every Friday.

[06/08/21 - 07:00 AM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases a Special Preview of New and Upcoming Apple Originals Premiering in 2021
The new trailer includes never-before-seen glimpses at highly anticipated Apple Original series "Foundation," "Invasion," "The Shrink Next Door," "Schmigadoon!" and "Mr. Corman," as well as upcoming Apple Original Film "CODA."

[02/19/21 - 01:49 PM]
The 2021 Apple TV+ Guide. New Year. New Movies. New Shows. New Seasons.
The streaming service recaps its nearly two dozen current offerings and future premieres.

[02/19/21 - 12:31 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Unveils First Look at New and Returning Apple Originals at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour 2021
Apple TV+ also revealed a glimpse at buzz-worthy, upcoming Apple Original series including "Foundation," "Mr. Corman" and "The Shrink Next Door."

[11/17/20 - 11:30 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, November 17
Updates include: J.J. Hawkins to recur on The CW's "Charmed"; Alexandra Billings scores arc on ABC's "The Conners"; and HBO's "In Treatment" revival taps trio.

[10/16/20 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Friday, October 16
Updates include: Adrienne Warren to lead "The Women of the Movement" at ABC; Kate Hudson to star in season two of "Truth Be Told" for Apple TV+; and HBO Max's "Generation" fills out cast.

[03/05/20 - 01:30 PM]
Apple Renews NAACP Image Award-Winning Series "Truth Be Told"
Octavia Spencer will reprise her role as Poppy Parnell for season two, which will unfold around a new case.

[11/25/19 - 12:43 PM]
Video: Apple TV+ Releases a "First-Look" Clip of "Truth Be Told" Featuring Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy Award Winner, Aaron Paul
The first three episodes will premiere globally on December 6, with a new episode rolling out each week on Fridays through January 10.

[10/10/19 - 09:01 AM]
Video: "Truth Be Told" - Official Trailer - Apple TV+
When new evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to reopen the murder case that made her a national sensation, she comes face to face with Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), the man she may have mistakenly helped to put behind bars.

[09/10/19 - 10:25 AM]
Apple TV+ Launches November 1, Featuring Originals from the World's Greatest Storytellers
The service will be available on the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac and other platforms, including online at tv.apple.com, for $4.99 per month with a seven-day free trial.

[04/29/19 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, April 29
Updates include: Phil Lord and Chris Miller eyed for "Spider-Verse" TV series at Sony; Octavia Spencer inks overall deal with 20th; and USA's "Dare Me" casts pair.

[03/25/19 - 12:03 PM]
Apple Unveils Apple TV+, The New Home for the World's Most Creative Storytellers
Oprah Winfrey, Steven Spielberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Octavia Spencer, J.J. Abrams, Jason Momoa, M. Night Shyamalan and Jon M. Chu are among the featured auspices.

[10/08/18 - 11:31 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 8
Updates include: The CW orders additional scripts for its freshman dramas; Jessica Biel to star in "Limetown" for Facebook Watch; and Cameron Monaghan announces exit from Showtime's "Shameless."

[08/22/18 - 11:49 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, August 22
Updates include: Hugh Laurie to lead HBO's "Avenue 5"; Kate Mara attached to star in "A Teacher," now at FX; and Sharon Horgan, Billy Magnussoen team for new Amazon series.

[08/21/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 21
Updates include: Hulu eyes "Veronica Mars" limited series; Brendan Fraser cast in DC Universe's "Doom Patrol"; Selma Blair cast in Netflix's "Another Life."

[07/19/18 - 11:40 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, July 19
Updates include: Geoff Johns to bring "Stargirl" to DC Universe; Jason Clarke to star opposite Helen Mirren in HBO's "Catherine the Great"; and Moon Bloodgood among latest bound for Apple's "Are You Sleeping."

[07/13/18 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Thursday-Friday, July 12-13
Updates include: Starz renews "Sweetbitter" for second season; Yvette Nicole Brown to guest host "Talking Dead" for AMC; and Rich Sommer joins the cast of The CW's "In the Dark."

[06/13/18 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, June 13
Updates include: Aaron Paul, Elizabeth Perkins among latest cast in Apple's "Are You Sleeping"; "One Tree Hill" alums to reunite in Lifetime's "The Christmas Contract"; and Comedy Central renews "Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle."

[06/07/18 - 11:07 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, June 7
Updates include: Greg Berlanti signs massive deal extension with Warner Bros. TV; Lizzy Caplan signs onto Apple's "Are You Sleeping"; and Netflix's "Messiah" rounds out its cast.

[05/02/18 - 11:37 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, May 2
Updates include: DC Universe to redevelop "Metropolis"; FOX gives off-cycle pilot order to Rob McElhenney/Rob Rosell-comedy; and Jonathan Majors to star in HBO's "Lovecraft Country."

[01/03/18 - 11:06 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, January 3
Updates include: Netflix renews "She's Gotta Have It"; Robbie Amell to star in Amazon's "Upload"; and ABC nixes its "Rolling Stone 50" special.







TRUTH BE TOLD (APPLE TV PLUS)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
12/6/19 - 3/24/23
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2022-2023 season)
TIME SLOT:
completed airing its current season
SEASON(S):
3 (28 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
confirmed as canceled on 4/24/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from Apple's web site, January 2023) Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts. This NAACP Image Award–winning drama stars Octavia Spencer as a podcaster who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Aaron Paul as Warren Cave
· Elizabeth Perkins as Melanie Cave
· Haneefah Wood as Cydie Scoville
· Lizzy Caplan as Lanie Buhrman Dunn/Josie Buhrman
· Mekhi Phifer as Markus Killebrew
· Michael Beach as Ingram Rhoades
· Octavia Spencer as Poppy Parnell
· Ron Cephas Jones as Leander "Shreve" Scoville
· Tracie Thoms as Desiree Scoville
CREW INFORMATION:
· Jenno Topping as EP
· Kathleen Barber as BOOK
· Kristen Campo as EP
· Lauren Neustadter as EP
· Nichelle Tramble Spellman as CRTR/EP
· Octavia Spencer as EP
· Peter Chernin as EP
· Reese Witherspoon as EP
· Sarah Koenig as CONS
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Chernin Entertainment
· Endeavor Content
· Hello Sunshine
· Orit Entertainment