Octavia Spencer in Truth Be Told. Apple TV Plus
Description: When new evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to reopen the murder case that made her a national sensation, she comes face to face with Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), the man she may have mistakenly helped to put behind bars. Her investigation navigates urgent concerns about privacy, media and race.
Critic score: 31%
What critics said: With a stacked cast and a premise that gives way to a wealth of ideas, Truth Be Told could have been a solid story about many things. However, Truth Be Told doesn t work and instead it s the rare crime mystery where I don t care about getting to the end. Observer (season one)