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Truth Be Told Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2021 - 2021
Episode 1
Other People's Tears Are Only Water
Fri, Aug 20, 202151 mins
Poppy's old friend (Micah) from the streets invites her to a party celebrating her new book Discard, which Micah credits Poppy's initial editing of as a contribution to its publication, as well as the corresponding art exhibition. Something seems off about Micah's relationship with her husband (Josh) and Poppy is the one who later finds him dead in the arms of a younger man. During later questioning, Micah's assistant (Ramón), who claims that he didn't like Josh, states Micah has had issues with fans stalking her. Poppy stops by to ask Markus about being private security for Micah and he gets an office at Shelter, the women's lifestyle company that Micah founded, and learns that Micah gets a lot of hate mail. Micah asks Poppy for help and to use her podcast to get to the bottom of the murder. Poppy learns from Ingram that the police will classify the death as a murder-suicide, and she confronts detective Aames to threaten that he find the truth or that she will.
Episode 2
Ghosts at the Feast
Fri, Aug 27, 202145 mins
Detective Aames questions an informant of the Son's of Ivar, the subject of Josh's recent documentary, but they are quickly eliminated as the suspect of Josh's murder. Shreve (Poppy's father) reveals a medical diagnosis to his family that will affect his memory, which proves difficult for his family to cope with. Noa uncovers that Josh had been in contact with the other murdered boy (Drew) for the past 6 months. As Poppy looks into Josh's death, she uncovers that Josh had multiple previous affairs and that he felt eclipsed by Micah's fame. At Drew's shiva, Poppy learns that Drew's parents were under the impression that he was Josh's intern. Ramón was also at the shiva and Poppy tracks him back the murder scene where he appeared to be trying to eliminate evidence of Josh's relationship with Drew, which turns out to actually be paternal. Micah becomes angry upon Poppy sharing this information with her, resulting in an outburst during her live-stream Shelter event. An unknown character makes several suspicious appearances, including scaring Cydie (Poppy's sister) while she is at work. Poppy gets served with a wrongful death suit of Owen Cave (season 1 character).
Episode 3
If Wishes Were Horses
Fri, Sep 3, 202142 mins
Ingram and Poppy continue to discuss their marital issues while he prepares her for her deposition. Poppy finds out that Shreves was having Josh record his thoughts and history before his memory gets too bad. Markus runs into an old friend whose daughter (Drea) is missing and he offers to look into it, beginning with asking his daughter (Trini) who says most students think she ran away. Poppy and Micah learns there's more than meets the eye with Ramón since he seems to have cared deeply for Josh, despite his earlier remarks to Poppy, including a connection to Drew. Micah grows distrustful of those closest to her resulting in her leaking information about Ramón to detective Aames that subsequently results in Ramón exposing secrets about Micah to social media.
Episode 4
In Another Life
Fri, Sep 10, 202146 mins
The case takes a turn when another person close to Micah is found dead. Poppy and Ingram's marriage reaches a crossroads.
Episode 5
If I Didn't Laugh, You'd Cry
Fri, Sep 17, 202144 mins
Coping with personal struggles, Poppy begins to question herself. Holt's old friend finds him. Poppy and Aames identify a new murder suspect.
Episode 6
All These Women
Fri, Sep 24, 202144 mins
Poppy and Markus search for a mysterious associate of Holt's. Memories of Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley invade her thoughts.
Episode 7
Lanterman-Petris-Short
Fri, Oct 1, 202144 mins
Rose tells Poppy about Micah's past. A protective Holt goes to extreme measures, with violent consequences.
Episode 8
The Untold Story
Fri, Oct 8, 202147 mins
Micah threatens to expose Poppy's dark secret. Markus makes a major decision.
Episode 9
Brick by Brick It Also Falls
Fri, Oct 15, 202147 mins
Poppy's pursuit of a suspect leads to a horrific confrontation. The truth about Poppy's childhood with Miss Shirley is revealed.
Episode 10
Last Exit...Oakland
Fri, Oct 22, 202148 mins
Grappling with the aftermath of the attack, Poppy interviews Micah on her podcast and gets to the bottom of the case.
