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So many revelations in this - and I am not even talking about story or twist developments. I mean the actors that turn up in this. Yes Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes are the ones that get the biggest spotlight and highlight - but you have so many great people in this. Seeing Billy Zane having as much fun as he can have with the character he portrays is just amazing. Reminds you of how of an actor he is. And the charisma he is still able to produce and the screen presence that really sucks you in.

But while I could go on and on about him - there is also Theo Rossi. And Chris Diamantopoulos and so forth and so forth. So you can guess I am a fan. Of the actors but also the performances and the characters they put on screen. Then there is the story and the twists. Now I would say that one big twist (that is revealed fully at the end of episode 6) is one that many might guess. Sooner or later - I can say it was sooner for me. Nevertheless, the show has so many other twists and turns, that it doesn't matter if you or when you figure that one out.

There are some inside jokes in this too - be it about multiverses (or cinematic unvierses) or about political correctness and how it is used. There also is a lot to be said about the connection of stars/celebrities and their fans. Not always an easy connection - not always a fruitful relationship.

Yes famous people are just that - people and humans too. Kevin Harts character makes the point verbally too, in case you missed all the other hints before that. There is so much goodness and a bit of violence at times (a lot of swearing too, with one scene of sexuality if you can call it that) - but it really is rather kept at a minumum. With big spikes when necessary. I only mention if for those who rather don't want to be surprised and offended by such scenes and vivid imagery.

But if you can stomach it, the movie is more than rewarding as I already pointed out - great writing, acting and directing.

All I can say wow! Hart, Snipes me blew completely away along with the rest of the cast. Simply one of the best series I've seen this whole year. Wesley is a given but I always knew Hart could play these roles and I'm so glad he was finally given a script to show off the skills I knew he had to play a serious actor. Looking forward to seeing him in more roles like this. A definite highly recommend. Again....wow!

This is a strong suspense thriller building on each episode with solid pacing, sometimes Netflix seem to need filer episodes to get to ten . Not for the first time a strong offering at seven where every episode progressed the plot with well time twists and turns that keeps you ready for the next episode. Kevin Hart Wesley Snipes lead a number great supporting performances very enjoyable journey.

Yes, indeed, Kevin Hart is good here. He doesn't play it too serious like some comic actors or comedians turned actors who then throw away ALL their humor or sense of irony for a dramatic role...

Snipes is also good, no surprise there, but what's also no surprise is the twist of twists that anyone can see coming from the first episode, but...

No matter... this is a time-filler, slowburn-style thriller, not an action-packed crime series, and pretty hypnotic, for the most part...

Like any binge series... despite it KNOWING it's a binge series and playing all the games therein... TRUE STORY knows how to keep the viewer hooked. (NOTE: This is the second time Billy Zane jump-started one of these kinda things... Amazon's MAD DOGS was first, and his character fills the exact same purpose.)

So, what makes this Netflix title stand out? Excellent cast, good script, and some plot surprises. There are moments of dark comedy, along with a moderate number of violent scenes, so beware, if you are sensitive.

So good to see Snipes on screen, and Kevin Hart really shines in this role... would love to see him in more dramatic projects. Aside from these two veterans, Theo Rossi was riveting in his role as "Gene".

Also like the format of this limited series: the first episode clocks in at about an hour, and rest are about 30 - 35 min. I just wish more series were like this.