Behind the Screenplay
Lights, camera, action! We're pulling back the curtain on Hollywood's most captivating stories. Our mission? To uncover the real-life events that inspired your favorite films. From covert CIA operations to viral Twitter threads, we dive deep into the truth behind the scripts, separating fact from cinematic fiction.
Black Bird: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer's Confidant
Explore the real events behind Apple TV+'s 'Black Bird'. Discover how Jimmy Keene, a convicted drug dealer, risked everything in a maximum-security prison to elicit a confession from a suspected serial killer.
Boardwalk Empire: The True Gangsters Who Ruled Atlantic City
Discover the true crime bosses who inspired HBO's 'Boardwalk Empire'. Uncover how real-life mobsters like Nucky Johnson shaped 1920s Atlantic City during Prohibition, influencing the hit series' characters and plot.
Bodyguard: When Fiction Mirrors Reality in UK Politics
Explore the real-world politics and security issues mirrored in BBC's 'Bodyguard'. Discover how Jed Mercurio's gripping series blurs fact and fiction, offering insight into UK government protection and political intrigue.
Belgravia: The Real-Life Aristocratic Secrets That Shaped a Series
Uncover the real-life secrets of London's elite that inspired 'Belgravia'. Explore how Julian Fellowes blends historical facts with fiction to reveal the scandalous world of 19th-century aristocratic society.
Barkskins: Unearthing the Brutal History of New France's Settlers
Explore the harsh realities of 17th century New France in 'Barkskins'. Discover how Annie Proulx's novel-turned-series unearths the brutal history of colonization, survival, and conflict between settlers and indigenous peoples.
Appropriate Adult
Explore the true story behind ITV's 'Appropriate Adult'. Discover how Janet Leach, Fred West's confidante, uncovered disturbing truths about one of Britain's most notorious serial killers during police interviews.
Band of Brothers: The Untold Stories of Easy Company's WWII Heroes
Discover new revelations about Easy Company's WWII heroes beyond Major Winters. Uncover hidden tales of bravery from the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment that inspired 'Band of Brothers'.
Alias Grace: Unraveling the Mystery of a 19th Century Murder
Discover the real-life murder case that inspired 'Alias Grace'. Explore how Margaret Atwood's novel and Netflix series blend fact and fiction in this gripping 19th-century Canadian true crime story.
Political Scandal Unveiled: The Real Events That Inspired 'A Very English Scandal'
Explore the shocking 1960s British political scandal that inspired BBC's 'A Very English Scandal'. Discover how Jeremy Thorpe's rise and fall captivated a nation and became TV drama gold.
From Courtroom to Screen: The Harrowing Truth Behind 'A Confession'
Discover the shocking real-life story behind ITV's 'A Confession,' a gripping crime drama about a UK detective's career-risking pursuit of justice in a 2011 missing person case.
9/11's Aftermath: The Real Value of Life in 'Worth'
Uncover the real story of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund that inspired Netflix's 'Worth'. Learn how attorney Kenneth Feinberg tackled the complex task of valuing lives lost in the 9/11 tragedy.
Blacklist to Big Screen: The True Story of 'Trumbo'
Explore the real story of Dalton Trumbo, Hollywood's blacklisted screenwriter who inspired the film 'Trumbo'. Discover his journey from political persecution to artistic triumph during Hollywood's McCarthy era.
Chicago's Crime Busters: The Real 'Untouchables'
Discover the true story of Eliot Ness and 'The Untouchables', the legendary team that fought Al Capone's empire in 1930s Chicago. Learn how these real-life heroes inspired the film and shaped American law enforcement history.
Vatican's Crossroads: The True Story of 'The Two Popes'
Explore the true events of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and Pope Francis' election that inspired 'The Two Popes'. Discover the unprecedented era of two living popes in the Vatican's history.
Pulitzer's Protégé: The Real Story Behind 'The Tender Bar'
Discover the real-life story of J.R. Moehringer, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, that inspired 'The Tender Bar'. Learn how his unconventional upbringing and surrogate father figures shaped his journey from Long Island to literary success.
Royal Duty: The True Elizabeth II in 'The Queen'
Explore the true story of Queen Elizabeth II's reign that inspired 'The Queen' film. Discover how this cinematic portrait compares to the real monarch's life of duty and service during a crucial period in British history.
Old Man, New Tricks: The Real Smuggler in 'The Mule'
Discover the real story of Leo Sharp, the 90-year-old drug courier who inspired Clint Eastwood's 'The Mule'. Learn how this WWII veteran and horticulturist became an unlikely cartel smuggler in his later years.
Bin Laden's Pursuer: The True Hunt in Zero Dark Thirty
Uncover the real story of the CIA's decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden that inspired 'Zero Dark Thirty'. Learn how actual events compare to the film's portrayal of this historic intelligence operation.
Dragon Throne: The True Tale of 'The Last Emperor'
Discover the true story of Puyi, China's last emperor, that inspired Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor'. Explore his turbulent reign, from the Dragon Throne to life after the fall of imperial China.
Cheney's Ascent: The Real Power Behind 'Vice'
Explore the real Dick Cheney story that inspired the film 'Vice'. Discover how this influential VP reshaped American politics, from Yale dropout to one of the most powerful figures in U.S. history.