After a year in Hollywood that was largely defined by two major strikes, the start of a new year brings exciting upcoming series for viewers. hollywood reporter We’ve rounded up some of the most anticipated series that are based on true stories (loosely or not). It will premiere on streamers and cable networks in 2024, catering to America’s insatiable appetite for more content rooted in reality.
A journalist who turned to his friends in search of fame but never truly recovered. Two iconic figures in American history who were often at odds even though they fought for the same cause. A French designer who helped launch modern fashion against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris. Two brothers who murdered his parents after years of abuse and were sentenced to life in prison without parole.
There are many reasons why viewers are drawn to series based on true stories. This genre will satisfy their curiosity about the world. Perhaps it takes them into someone else’s everyday life and helps them forget about their own. Perhaps it has nothing to do with escapism and simply finding solace in the story’s formula.
Regardless of what it is about these stories that attracts viewers, they almost always have huge followings and are deeply ingrained in every aspect of pop culture, from social media to the nightly news. Masu.
And while some people prefer serious crime scripted series such as Dahmer — Monster: The Story of Jeffrey Dahmer and under the flag of heavenNot all shows based on real life have to be dark.
Below is a list of 10 debuting this year. Feud: Capote vs. Swans to Genius MLK/X.
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“Feud: Capote vs. Swans”
Ryan Murphy’s second installment feud This anthology is based on Lawrence Riemer’s best-selling book. Capote’s Women: True Stories of Love, Betrayal, and a Classic Swan Song. The story is about Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) who entered the lives of society’s most elite women, whom he named “Swans,” but betrayed them by writing novels about their lives. According to FX, when an excerpt of the book was published, it “effectively destroyed his relationships with the Swans, banished him from the social circles he loved, and ultimately caused him to never recover.” It sent him into a spiral of self-destruction.” ”
This group of women consists of Barbara “Babe” Paley (Naomi Watts), Slim Keith (Diane Lane), CZ Guest (Chloë Sevigny), and Lee Radziwill (Calista Flockhart). Anne “Bam Bam” Woodward played by Demi Moore, Joan Carson played by Molly Ringwald, Bill Paley played by the late Treat Williams, Jack Dunphy played by Joe Mantello, and John O’Shea played by Russell Tovey round out the ensemble. ing.
Feud: Capote vs. Swans will premiere on FX on January 31st and will be available to stream on Hulu the following day.
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“Genius: MLK/X”
Genius: MLK/X The film follows the formative years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) and Malcolm X (Aaron Pierre) as they are shaped by the people around them and the injustices they faced. The docudrama series also sheds light on their rich, parallel stories as they form their personal identities, and intimately explores their lives as husbands, fathers, brothers, and sons, according to National His Geographic. He says he is staring at me.
The series also brings to the fore their respective wives, Coretta Scott King (Welsh Opiah) and Betty Shabazz (Jamie Lawson), who are involved in the civil rights movement, despite being often portrayed as peripheral characters. It shows how they played a unique role in theTotal of 8 episodes genius It details the moments between historical events and how those leaders and their entourage navigated their public personas and private lives.
Genius: MLK/X It will premiere on National Geographic on February 1st, with subsequent episodes available every Thursday. All episodes stream Fridays on Disney+ and Hulu.
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“Monsters: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez”
Ryan Murphy’s second installment monster The anthology series follows the real-life high-profile case of two brothers, Lyle and Eric Menendez, who murdered their parents in 1989, and the events surrounding that murder. During the trial, the men cited years of abuse as the reason for the shooting in their Beverly Hills home, but prosecutors argued they did it to gain money for their family.
Newcomers Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch play brothers Lyle and Eric Menendez, while Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny play their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez. Nathan Lane plays investigative journalist Dominic Dunne. Alexis Martin Woodall, Eric Kovtun, David McMillan, Louise Shore and Carl Franklin will executive produce alongside Murphy and Ian Brennan.
Monster: The Story of Lyle and Erik Menendez No broadcast date has been set yet, but it is expected to be distributed on Netflix in late 2024.
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“Manhunt”
This seven-part true crime limited series stars Emmy Award-winning actor Tobias Menzies, who plays Edwin Stanton in Monica Beretsky’s project based on the best-selling nonfiction book of the same name. The story details a conspiracy thriller about the pursuit of John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Anthony Boyle, Lovie Simone, Will Harrison, Brandon Flynn, Damian O’Hare, Glenn Morshower, Patton Oswalt, Matt Walsh, and Hamish Linklater round out the cast.
The first two episodes are manhunt It will air on AppleTV+ on March 15th, with subsequent episodes available every Friday until the final episode airs on April 19th.
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“New look”
new look According to AppleTV+, the film is inspired by real events and centers around fashion designers Christian Dior (Ben Mendelsohn), Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche), and their contemporaries. “He overcame the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion.” The series is set in Nazi-occupied Paris and focuses on the moment in history when the French city led the world to recovery through its icon Dior. Introducing the ateliers, designs, and clothing created by Dior in collaboration with fashion houses. Maisie Williams, John Malkovich, Emily Mortimer and Claes Bang, who plays Spatz, also appear.
The first three episodes are new look will debut on AppleTV+ on February 14th, with one episode airing every Wednesday thereafter until April 3rd.
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“Daughters of the Cult”
This unscripted documentary series from ABC News Studios delves into the history of Ervil LeBaron’s polygamous cult, as told by those who were there. The cult, hidden throughout the southwestern United States and Mexico, is made up of a group of Mormon fundamentalists who have been carrying out deadly attacks for decades under the name of a prophet called “Mormon Manson.” They are responsible for sparking a wave of violence and abuse. The five-episode series features interviews with survivors, relatives of the killers, and law enforcement officials, including several brave women who were able to escape and start their lives again. Also included.
all episodes of daughters of the cult It’s on Hulu now.
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“Mary & George”
mary & george The film tells the story of the Countess of Buckingham, played by Julianne Moore, who shapes her son George (Nicholas Galitzine) to seduce King James I (Tony Curran) and become his all-powerful lover. I tried to make it so. Eventually, the two became richer and more influential than anyone else in England at the time. This historical psychodrama was created by killing eve Author DC Moore. The Starz series is based on the nonfiction book by Benjamin Woolley. the king’s assassin.
mary & george is set to premiere in spring 2024, but no official date has been set yet.
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“Criminal State”
CWs criminal state We take a deep dive into recent high-profile cases such as the Delphi Murder, Lori Vallow Daybell, and Gilgo Beach Murders. Each of his 10 two-hour episodes provides new details on each case, including expert analysis, new reports and unaired interviews. The network’s first true crime series also takes a look at the world of social media by talking to crime enthusiasts, social media sleuths, podcasters, and digital detectives who, in some cases, use their networks to solve cases. “I’m doing it.” To CW.
criminal state Broadcast on February 20th.
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“My future self”
According to Hulu, me from now on ‘ is a true crime series told from the perspective of a murder victim. ABC News Studios’ docudrama series features never-before-seen footage, dramatic scenes and interviews with those closest to the victims. Each episode leads viewers to the truth through the voices of those who were murdered, with clues, alibis, motives, and misdirections keeping people guessing.
All episodes will be available on Hulu on February 29th.
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“Death in the Dormitory”
season 2 of the series dorm death The logline details six new real-life crimes that took place on six different college campuses across the United States. Play; This season features stories from students at Jackson State University, Louisiana State University, University of Miami, Temple University, Binghamton University, and College of Charleston. Each episode of the ABC News Studios series focuses on students who have been murdered due to the grief of a loved one and their fight to bring their killers to justice.
dorm death Season 2 will be released on Hulu and Disney+ on February 22nd.