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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release2023

Seasons2

Episodes16

StatusCanceled

Networks

Peacock

Production

UCP

Aggregate Films

TV Show

Based on a True Story

7.1

2023

Comedy

Drama

Synopsis

The lives of a realtor, a plumber and a former tennis star unexpectedly collide, exposing America’s obsession with true crime, murder and the slow-close toilet seat.

Seasons

Episodes

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