All good things must come to an end, sometimes. This week, Apple TV+ made the decision to pull the plug on its Octavia Spencer-led series, Truth Be Told. The show’s third and final chapter debuted on the streaming platform in March.
“I wanted to share the news that after three seasons of seeking truth and justice, Poppy Scoville is going on a much-needed vacation,” Spencer wrote on Instagram.
“I want to thank my partners at Orit Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Fifth Season and everyone at Apple TV for being so supportive over the past three seasons. Nichelle Tramble, Maisha Closson, Mikkel Norgaard and our incredible cast and crew. Thank you for your creative vision during this incredible journey.”
Debuting in 2019, Truth Be Told is inspired by Kathleen Barber’s novel, Are You Sleeping. Led by Spencer’s character, Poppy Scoville, the series follows a podcaster and author “who risks everything—including her life—to pursue truth and justice.” Through three seasons, the series featured several familiar faces like Mekhi Phifer, Gabrielle Union and the aforementioned, Octavia Spencer.
“It has been an honor and a privilege to collaborate with Octavia and Hello Sunshine on three thrilling seasons of ‘Truth Be Told,’ a series that quickly made its way into the hearts of audiences across the globe,” Apple’s Matt Cherniss said.
“This show has given us the opportunity to not only witness Octavia’s mesmerizing and nuanced portrayal of crime-solving podcaster Poppy Scoville, but to explore so many powerful and timely themes set against the backdrop of a captivating family drama. We can’t wait to find our next project together.”
