Apple TV Renews TRUTH BE TOLD

Apple has renewed TRUTH BE TOLD for a second season.

“Working with Octavia Spencer has been a dream come true for me. I am honored to continue to build the character of Poppy Parnell with her, and my partners at Hello Sunshine and Chernin Entertainment,” said creator Nichelle Tramble Spellman in a statement. “Apple continues to show their tremendous support for us and the show. I am thrilled to dive back into exploring our national obsession with true crime and how it plays out with our rich canvas of compelling characters.”

“I cannot wait to work with the talented Nichelle, as well as our partners at Apple, Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment Endeavor Content, and the entire TRUTH BE TOLD family to continue expanding these characters and this world,” added Spencer. “There is so much more to explore and we are are truly excited to begin creating new episodes, storylines and characters.”

According to Apple,  “Spencer will reprise her role as Poppy Parnell for season two, which will unfold around a new case. The first season of TRUTH BE TOLD follows podcaster Poppy Parnell as she is compelled to reopen the murder case that made her a national sensation, and comes face-to-face with the man she may have mistakenly helped to put behind bars. The series 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.”