Truth Be Told

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Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts with Poppy Parnell, who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.

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Episodes

Season 1

8 episodes

In season one, new evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell to reopen the murder case that made her a media sensation.

S1 E1 · Monster

While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away.

S1 E2 · Black People in the Neighborhood

Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect’s motive. Warren gets a visitor.

S1 E3 · Even Salt Looks Like Sugar

Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life.

S1 E4 · No Cross, No Crown

Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder.

S1 E5 · Graveyard Love

Poppy continues building her new case, while Warren faces repercussions for his actions.

S1 E6 · Not Buried, Planted

A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won’t let her go.

S1 E7 · Live Thru This

Poppy zeroes in on her new suspect, and Warren makes a fateful decision.

S1 E8 · All That Was Lost

Poppy enlists an unlikely ally in her hunt. The events of Halloween 1999 are revealed. Season finale.

Season 2

10 episodes

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.

S2 E1 · Other People's Tears Are Only Water

Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, successful lifestyle guru Micah—but it ends in a shocking tragedy.

S2 E2 · Ghosts at the Feast

As she looks into the deaths, Poppy uncovers a massive secret. Shreve reveals a medical diagnosis to his family.

S2 E3 · If Wishes Were Horses

Poppy learns there’s more than meets the eye with Micah’s assistant, Ramon. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her.

S2 E4 · In Another Life

The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram’s marriage reaches a crossroads.

S2 E5 · If I Didn’t Laugh, You'd Cry

Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt’s old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.

S2 E6 · All These Women

Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt’s. Memories of Poppy’s childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.

S2 E7 · Lanterman-Petris-Short

Rose tells Poppy about Micah’s past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.

S2 E8 · The Untold Story

Micah threatens to expose Poppy’s dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.

S2 E9 · Brick by Brick It Also Falls

Poppy’s pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy’s childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.

S2 E10 · Last Exit...Oakland

Season finale. Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.

Season 3

2 episodes

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.

S3 E1 · Unto the Sweet Bird's Throat

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.

S3 E2 · Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore

Poppy takes the investigation into her own hands and grapples with whether she can trust Eva.

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