Based on a True Story: Kaley Cuoco Juggles Murder and Motherhood in Season 2 Trailer — Watch

Andy Swift
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Kaley Cuoco’s Ava is entering her motherhood era — but that doesn’t mean she’s ditching her true crime obsession.

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On Thursday, Peacock released a trailer for Season 2 of Cuoco and Chris Messina’s Peacock comedy Based on a True Story, which premieres on Thursday, Nov. 21. In it, Ava is seen obsessing over a murderer — who might be Matt (aka her sister’s new boyfriend)? — while raising her new baby.

The eight-episode second season picks up with Ava and Nathan Bartlett (Messina), three months into parenthood. Ava returns to work as a real estate agent, while Nathan is thriving as a private tennis coach.

But the good times don’t last for long, as a new string of murders sucks Ava back into her old obsession. Despite pointing the finger at Matt (Tom Bateman), Ava does her best not to jump to conclusions “until danger comes knocking, literally,” according to Peacock.

Based on a True Story also stars Liana Liberato as Tory, featuring Melissa Fumero as Ava’s new friend Drew. Cuoco and Messina also executive-produce, alongside new showrunner Annie Weisman, Jaclyn Moore, Alex Buono, Jason Bateman, Michael Costigan and Craig Rosenberg.

“I first discovered Based on a True Story as a fan of Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina, and I instantly loved the show’s addictive blend of dark humor, pulpy action, and relatable characters,” Weisman says in a statement. “In Season 2, we’ve built on those exciting themes while introducing propulsive new character dynamics and a forward-moving murder mystery.”

Hit PLAY on the video above to watch the full trailer, then scroll down for new first-look photos from Season 2 of Based on a True Story.

Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as Nathan<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as NathanCourtesy of Peacock
Kaley Cuoco as Ava<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as AvaCourtesy of Peacock
Chris Messina as Nathan, Liana Liberato as Tory<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Chris Messina as Nathan, Liana Liberato as ToryCourtesy of Peacock
Chris Messina as Nathan<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Chris Messina as NathanCourtesy of Peacock
Tom Bateman as Matt, Chris Messina as Nathan<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Tom Bateman as Matt, Chris Messina as NathanCourtesy of Peacock
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as Nathan<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as NathanCourtesy of Peacock
Tom Bateman as Matt<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Tom Bateman as MattCourtesy of Peacock
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Melissa Fumero as Drew<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Melissa Fumero as DrewCourtesy of Peacock
Chris Messina as Nathan, Liana Liberato as Tory<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Chris Messina as Nathan, Liana Liberato as ToryCourtesy of Peacock
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Tom Bateman as Matt<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Tom Bateman as MattCourtesy of Peacock
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as Nathan<cite>Courtesy of Peacock</cite>
Kaley Cuoco as Ava, Chris Messina as NathanCourtesy of Peacock

Liana Liberato as Tory

Tom Bateman as Matt

Tom Bateman as Matt and Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett

Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett and Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett

Melissa Fumero as Drew and Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett

Kaley Cuoco as Ava Bartlett

Chris Messina as Nathan Bartlett

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