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Based on a True Story season 2 confirmed for UK release on Sky

What's next for Ava and Nathan?

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina looking at someone. Kaley has her hands out and has long brown hair with a fringe. Chris has light grey stubble and is wearing a grey jumper and pink polo shirt

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Published: Thursday, 15 February 2024 at 4:35 pm

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Sky has confirmed that it will be showing Based on a True Story season 2, following the success of its first run on Sky Max and NOW.

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The satirical dark thriller was renewed for a second season in October 2023, just four months after the first season debuted on Peacock in the US. It isn't yet known when season 2 will be released, or when it will make its way over to screens in the UK.

Season 1 followed married couple Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan (Chris Messina), who somehow end up joining forces with a serial killer terrorising Los Angeles.

But they don't plan on joining his rampage on the streets of LA – they instead seize a unique opportunity to capitalise on America's obsession with true crime and made a podcast with the killer.

Ava, Tom and Nathan all stood in a row looking confused at something.

Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Tom Bateman as Matt and Chris Messina as Nathan. NBC

Katie Keenan – Group Director of Acquisitions, Sky UK – said: "We are delighted to confirm Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina will be returning to Sky for a second season of dark comedy Based on a True Story.

"The first series was a huge hit and we can't wait to see what the next series has in store for the true crime-obsessed duo."

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Cuoco and Messina will both be returning as leads of the series, along with Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce, better known as the West Side Killer.

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Not much is known about what season 2 could entail, but with the shock season 1 ending – anything could happen. Spoilers below if you're yet to catch up...

Viewers will of course remember that after burying Ruby's body, Nathan and Ava return to their property to clean up Ruby's blood from the floor. Things soon turn dark when a surprised Simon walks in and asks: "Whose blood is that?" before the screen fades to black.

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Based on a True Story is available to stream in full on Sky and NOW – find out more about how to sign up for Sky TV.

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Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment Writer

Katelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times, covering all major entertainment programmes, reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries. She previously worked at The Tab, with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism.

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