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What to Watch: A Series for True Crime and Podcast Lovers
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What to Watch: A Series for True Crime and Podcast Lovers

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new series, "Truth Be Told," stars Octavia Spencer as a journalist who re-examines a past murder case through her podcast after new evidence suggests the convicted killer may be innocent.
  • Based on Kathleen Barber's novel "Are You Sleeping?", the show explores the complex ethics of investigative journalism and society's tendency to rush to judgment.
  • The series, available on Prime Video, delves into the impact of media and public opinion on perceptions of guilt and innocence.

Octavia Spencer stars as Poppy Parnell, a journalist grappling with a past investigation in the new series "Truth Be Told." Years ago, Parnell's work led to the conviction of Warren Cave for the murder of a professor, despite his claims of innocence.

Now, with the emergence of new evidence, Parnell is compelled to revisit the case through her popular true-crime podcast. The series delves into the moral complexities of investigative journalism, questioning the responsibility of those who tell stories and society's eagerness to pass judgment before all facts are known.

Inspired by Kathleen Barber's novel "Are You Sleeping?", the show highlights the enduring influence of media and public opinion on how individuals are perceived. The series' first season was so successful that the book's title was changed to "Truth Be Told" to align with the show's popularity. "Truth Be Told" is available for streaming on Prime Video.

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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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