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Apart from Hudson's work in season 2, "Truth Be Told" is one of those shows where seemingly every notable role is played by a welcome, familiar face. Spencer's Poppy is the anchor between the seasons, along with Mekhi Phifer's ex-detective Markus Killebrew, his wife Zarina (Merle Dandridge of "The Last of Us"), and a few others. The people central to every season's cases vary, however. Season 1 wheels out none other than "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul as a convicted killer Poppy is focusing on, with "Masters of Sex" veteran Lizzy Caplan pulling double duty as twins. Season 2 similarly complements Hudson with David Lyons ("Revolution"), while season 3's missing girls case features Gabrielle Union ("Being Mary Jane") as a principal with a secret. For those who worry that mere star power isn't enough, there's a reason why the show has attracted all this talent. The crime mysteries of "Truth Be Told" are clever and thrilling, and Poppy being a tenacious podcaster instead of a classic detective character raises the stakes considerably – especially when she ventures into dangerous territory with one of her cases. Of course, the show also plays to her strengths, and her tense interviews are well worth experiencing. With just three compact seasons and a total of 28 episodes, "Truth Be Told" is an enjoyable, binge-worthy show that will no doubt tickle one's true crime fancy. "Truth Be Told" is available for streaming on Apple TV.
