The popular dark comedy TV series Based on a True Story Season 2 has come to an end with the revelation of the copycat killer. The show debuted in 2023 and follows a couple Ava Barlett (played by Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan Bartlett (played by Chris Messina) whose life goes out of control when they meet a serial killer for the first time.
While Ava and Nathan are the leading figures in the TV series, it also stars other crucial figures including Natalia Dyer's Chloe Lake. As seen in the first season, Chloe is a bartender who unexpectedly becomes a central figure in the lives of Ava and Nathan.
Created by Craig Rosenberg, Based on a True Story is a humorous take on America's obsession with true crime. While the TV series features a fictional narrative, it blends several real-life criminal themes to resonate with the viewers.
Continue reading to know more about Dyer's character and other roles she has played in various TV shows.
Exploring Natalia Dyer's role in Based on a True Story TV series
Natalia Dyer is no stranger when it comes to acclaimed actresses in the entertainment industry. From her role in Stranger Things to playing Chloe Lake in Based on a True Story, she has received immense appreciation from fans. As mentioned earlier, Dyer plays Chloe Lake, a charming and vibrant bartender.
However, her life takes a tragic turn in Based on a True Story Season 1 when Chloe gets killed at the hands of the West Side Ripper, igniting curiosity in Ava and Nathan to find out the serial killer. It was Chloe's murder that inspired them to start their true-crime podcast.
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Since Chloe's murder was sensationalized in the media as a part of the West Side Ripper crimes, Ava and Nathan shifted the focus from her being a victim to being a story. The couple's decision to start a podcast using Chloe Lake's murder also puts them in a morally gray area, as they gained benefits from the tragedy in Based on a True Story Season 1.
Following the success of the first season, the show was renewed for another installment, and the second chapter is finally available for the US audience. Season 2 ended with the most awaited secret about the Copycat killer, as it turned out that it was Chloe Lake's sister who targeted people benefiting from true-crime content.
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Where have we seen Natalia Dyer before Based on a True Story?
Natalia Dyer hails from Nashville, Tennessee, and has attended the Nashville School of the Arts and the New York University Tisch School of the Arts to refine her talent and art. From TV series to films, Dyer has made a name for herself in the industry. She's best recognized for playing Nancy Wheeler in Netflix's record-breaking sci-fi series Stranger Things.
Dyer has also been a part of I Believe in Unicorns (2014) in which she portrayed a young girl navigating the complexities of a romantic relationship. The actress has also been part of The Nearest Human Being, a 2019 film in which she played a character named Monique.
Natalia Dyer has proved herself as one of the most versatile artists in the industry through her seamless transition from one genre to another. The actress is all set to appear in Stranger Things Season 5, the last chapter of the hit Netflix series.
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