SA
AE
EG
Truth Be Told
- 2019
3
Seasons
Average Episode Runtime - 45 Mins
Where to watch
Truth Be Told
- 2019
3
Seasons
Average Episode Runtime - 45 Mins
--
Overview
Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.
Created by
Nichelle D. Tramble
Genre
Drama , Mystery
Original Language
English
Spoken Language
English
Series cast
Octavia Spencer
Poppy Scoville
Mekhi Phifer
Markus Killebrew
David Lyons
Billy Aames
Ron Cephas Jones
Leander 'Shreve' Sco...
Merle Dandridge
Zarina Killebrew
Tracie Thoms
Desiree Scoville
Haneefah Wood
Cydie Scoville
Mychala Lee
Trini Killebrew
Tami Roman
Lillian Scoville
Gabrielle Union
Eva Pierre
Trailers and videos
Seasons
Season 3
Season overview
In season three, Poppy, frustrated by the lack of media attention for several young missing Black girls, teams with an unorthodox principal to keep the victims’ names in the public eye while chasing down leads to a suspected sex trafficking ring that may have ensnared them.
Poppy focuses her next podcast on the neglected issue of missing Black girls in Oakland as she tries to locate a friend’s teen daughter.
Poppy takes the investigation into her own hands and grapples with whether she can trust Eva.
Markus tries getting to the bottom of a shocking discovery. Eva makes a startling confession to Poppy.
With the clock ticking, Poppy desperately looks for clues to Trini's whereabouts, leaning on Eva as a resource.
Poppy reveals her suspect to Markus—and risks her career with a bold tactic. Shreve's confrontation with a politician leads to an arrest.
Markus and Zarina wait for their nightmare to finally end. Poppy weighs having Eva on her podcast to help expose the suspect.
Eva bares her soul to Poppy. Markus spirals out of control. Poppy and Aames uncover more evidence about the suspect in custody.
Poppy finds her relationship with Eva hanging in the balance. Markus and Poppy make a discovery that challenges their theory.
To find the girl from the blackmail tape, Poppy turns to Eva. Aames shares troubling information about the crime scene surveillance tape.
Reeling in the aftermath of the attack, Poppy sets her sights on locating a suspect on the run. Markus seeks help from Shreve.
Season 2
Season overview
In season two, investigative reporter turned true crime podcaster Poppy Parnell dives into a new case that deeply involves her childhood friend, media mogul Micah Keith. As developments unfold, their lifelong friendship is put to the ultimate test.
Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, successful lifestyle guru Micah—but it ends in a shocking tragedy.
As she looks into the deaths, Poppy uncovers a massive secret. Shreve reveals a medical diagnosis to his family.
Poppy learns there’s more than meets the eye with Micah’s assistant, Ramon. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her.
The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram’s marriage reaches a crossroads.
Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt’s old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.
Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt’s. Memories of Poppy’s childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.
Rose tells Poppy about Micah’s past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.
Micah threatens to expose Poppy’s dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.
Poppy’s pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy’s childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.
Season finale. Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.
Season 1
Season overview
In season one, new evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell to reopen the murder case that made her a media sensation.
While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away.
Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect’s motive. Warren gets a visitor.
Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life.
Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder.
Poppy continues building her new case, while Warren faces repercussions for his actions.
A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won’t let her go.
Poppy zeroes in on her new suspect, and Warren makes a fateful decision.
Poppy enlists an unlikely ally in her hunt. The events of Halloween 1999 are revealed. Season finale.