Octavia Spencer-Led ‘Truth Be Told’ Canceled at Apple TV+ After 3 Seasons

It’s true; ‘Truth Be Told,’ Apple TV+’s suspenseful crime thriller led by Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer, will not be returning for a fourth season.

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Breaking the news via her official Instagram (as seen above), Spencer dropped jaws with the unexpected announcement of the series’ axing.

“Hey y’all. 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. “I want to thank my partners at Orit Entertainment, Hello Sunshine, Chernin Entertainment, Fifth Season, and everyone at Apple 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. Poppy Scoville signing off.”

Based on the wildly popular Kathleen Barber novel, ‘Truth Be Told’ – created by Nichelle Tramble Spellman – told the story of a journalist (Poppy Scoville portrayed by Spencer) who used her popular podcast to help solve true crimes.

Over the course of its three seasons the show courted guest starring roles of big names like Academy Award-nominated star Kate Hudson, veteran actress Gabrielle Union, and more.

“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,” shared Matt Cherniss, head of programming for Apple TV+. “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.”