Truth Be Told
Truth Be Told provides a unique glimpse into America's obsession with true-crime podcasts and challenges its viewers to consider the consequences when the pursuit of justice is placed on a public stage.
Main Cast
Octavia Spenceras Poppy Parnell
Mekhi Phiferas Markus Killebrew
Ron Cephas Jonesas Lukather "Shreve" Scoville
Tracie Thomsas Desiree Scoville
Haneefah Woodas Cydie Scoville
Katherine LaNasaas Noa Havilland
David Lyonsas Inspector Billy Aames
Merle Dandridgeas Zarina Killebrew
Mychala Leeas Trini Killebrew
Tami Romanas Lillian Scoville
Michael Beachas Ingram Rhodes
Kate Hudsonas Micah Keith
Alona Talas Ivy Abbott
Gabrielle Unionas Eva Pierre
Andre Royoas Demetrius
Elizabeth Perkinsas Melanie Cave
Lizzy Caplanas Lanie Buhrman Dunn
Aaron Paulas Warren Cave
Lizzy Caplanas Josie Buhrman
Christopher Backusas Holt Redding
Episode Guide
Season 1
- Episode 1: Monster
Aired: Dec 6, 2019While reviewing an old case, Poppy comes face-to-face with the man she put away.
- Episode 2: Josie
Aired: Dec 6, 2019Markus drops a bombshell about a potential suspect's motive. Warren gets a visitor.
- Episode 3: Akedah
Aired: Dec 6, 2019Identifying a new suspect has unintended consequences in Poppy's personal life.
- Episode 4: Family
Aired: Dec 13, 2019Poppy and Markus trace their prime suspect's movements on the night of the murder.
- Episode 5: Angel's Halo
Aired: Dec 20, 2019Poppy continues building her new case, while Warren faces repercussions for his actions.
- Episode 6: The Diary
Aired: Dec 27, 2019A devastated Poppy tries to walk away from the case, but it won't let her go.
- Episode 7: Erin Buhrman
Aired: Jan 3, 2020Poppy zeroes in on her new suspect, and Warren makes a fateful decision.
- Episode 8: The Truth
Aired: Jan 10, 2020Poppy enlists an unlikely ally in her hunt. The events of Halloween 1999 are revealed.
Season 2
- Episode 1: Other People's Tears Are Only Water
Aired: Aug 20, 2021Poppy attends an art exhibit for her friend, successful lifestyle guru Micah, but it ends in a shocking tragedy.
- Episode 2: Ghosts at the Feast
Aired: Aug 27, 2021As she looks into the deaths, Poppy uncovers a massive secret. Shreve reveals a medical diagnosis to his family.
- Episode 3: If Wishes Were Horses
Aired: Sep 3, 2021Poppy learns there's more than meets the eye with Micah's assistant, Ramon. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her.
- Episode 4: In Another Life
Aired: Sep 10, 2021The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram's marriage reaches a crossroads.
- Episode 5: If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
Aired: Sep 17, 2021Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt's old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.
- Episode 6: All These Women
Aired: Sep 24, 2021Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt's. Memories of Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.
- Episode 7: Lanterman-Petris-Short
Aired: Oct 1, 2021Rose tells Poppy about Micah's past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.
- Episode 8: The Untold Story
Aired: Oct 8, 2021Micah threatens to expose Poppy's dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.
- Episode 9: Brick by Brick It Also Falls
Aired: Oct 15, 2021Poppy's pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.
- Episode 10: Last Exit...Oakland
Aired: Oct 22, 2021Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.
Season 3
- Episode 1: Unto the Sweet Bird’s Throat
Aired: Jan 20, 2023Poppy focuses her next podcast on the neglected issue of missing Black girls in Oakland as she tries to locate a friend's teen daughter.
- Episode 2: Her, Armed With Sorrow Sore
Aired: Jan 27, 2023Poppy takes the investigation into her own hands and grapples with whether she can trust Eva.
- Episode 3: Here She Shall See No Enemy
Aired: Feb 3, 2023Markus tries getting to the bottom of a shocking discovery. Eva makes a startling confession to Poppy.
- Episode 4: Never Take Your Eyes Off Her
Aired: Feb 10, 2023With the clock ticking, Poppy desperately looks for clues to Trini's whereabouts, leaning on Eva as a resource.
- Episode 5: Freedom Is Never Given; It Is Won
Aired: Feb 17, 2023Poppy reveals her suspect to Markus -- and risks her career with a bold tactic. Shreve's confrontation with a politician leads to an arrest.
- Episode 6: From My Hand the Poisoned Apple
Aired: Feb 24, 2023Markus and Zarina wait for their nightmare to finally end. Poppy weighs having Eva on her podcast to help expose the suspect.
- Episode 7: The Luxury of Self-Reproach
Aired: Mar 3, 2023Eva bares her soul to Poppy. Markus spirals out of control. Poppy and Aames uncover more evidence about the suspect in custody.
- Episode 8: Darkness Declares the Glory Light
Aired: Mar 10, 2023Poppy finds her relationship with Eva hanging in the balance. Markus and Poppy make a discovery that challenges their theory.
- Episode 9: Only Little Secrets
Aired: Mar 17, 2023To find the girl from the blackmail tape, Poppy turns to Eva. Aames shares troubling information about the crime scene surveillance tape.
- Episode 10: A Kiss Not Mine Alone
Aired: Mar 24, 2023Season finale. Reeling in the aftermath of the attack, Poppy sets her sights on locating a suspect on the run. Markus seeks help from Shreve.