Kaley Cuoco's recurring crime drama gets a first-look trailer

Based on a true story Spoilers follow.

Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina have yet another murderous mess ahead in the season 2 trailer Based on a true story.

The dark comedy returns with a second installment in which Cuoco's true-crime-obsessed Ava and her husband Nathan (Messina) grapple with the ups and downs of parenthood while a copycat killer is on the loose.

In Season 1, the two decide to use their chance connection with a notorious serial killer to their advantage and create a true crime podcast with his help.

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In the upcoming chapter, the reformed Westside Ripper aka Matt (Tom Bateman) gets engaged to Ava's younger sister Tory (Liana Liberato).

With a new murderer replicating Matt's gruesome murders on the loose, it's up to new parents Ava and Nathan to find out the truth and protect Tory as her bizarre friendship with Matt continues. The former murderer swears he has nothing to do with the new wave of horrific crimes, but is he lying?

Expect more silliness, more evidence panels and a few unexpected scenarios as Ava and Nathan's reluctant investigation leads them to a sex party.

Season 2 will also star Brooklyn Nine-Nineis Melissa Fumero as Drew, a new mother who befriends Ava and perhaps has a secret or two.

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In Digital spy's four-star review of the first season, Based on a true story was praised for its confident, dubious tone despite the nuanced subject matter.

The series occasionally tackles madness and the industry of exploiting tragedy for content, but never takes itself too seriously – an approach that ultimately makes the absurd premise work.

Based on a true story The second season premieres on November 21st on Peacock in the US. In the UK the show is broadcast on Sky and NOW.

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