TV series
Based on true events no one believed.
After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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After a young woman is accused of lying about a rape, two female detectives investigate a spate of eerily similar attacks.
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Episode 1
As a traumatized young woman reports being raped by an intruder, she faces a whirlwind of emotions -- and increasingly skeptical questions from police.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Susannah Grant, Michael Chabon, Ayelet WaldmanGuest stars Charlie McDermott, Brent Sexton, Bridget Everett, Shane Paul McGhie, Elizabeth Marvel, Patricia Fa'asua, Eric Lange, Bill Fagerbakke
Episode 2
Marie struggles with the fallout from her retraction. Three years later, in Colorado, Detective Karen Duvall investigates a strikingly similar attack.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Charlie McDermott, Brent Sexton, Patricia Fa'asua, Eric Lange, Austin Hébert, Blake Ellis, Jamila Allen, Tess Aubert
Episode 3
As Karen and Grace Rasmussen compare notes on their cases, they consider an alarming possibility. In Washington, Marie's name is leaked to the press.
Directed by Lisa CholodenkoWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars Charlie McDermott, Shane Paul McGhie, Elizabeth Marvel, Patricia Fa'asua, Austin Hébert, Dale Dickey, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Tate Ellington
Episode 4
After meeting with another victim, Karen and Grace reach out to the FBI for help connecting the dots. Marie finds herself in a legal nightmare.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Michael Chabon, Ayelet WaldmanGuest stars Brent Sexton, Bridget Everett, Austin Hébert, Dale Dickey, Blake Ellis, Alyson Reed, Rebecca Field, Andrew Jacobs
Episode 5
As the team juggles small breakthroughs and mounting frustrations, a fresh lead takes Karen across state lines. Marie faces new problems at work.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Jennifer SchuurGuest stars Nick Searcy, Bridget Everett, Shane Paul McGhie, Elizabeth Marvel, Eric Lange, Austin Hébert, Dale Dickey, Blake Ellis
Episode 6
Grace takes a bold step to get close to a suspect, Elias the intern makes a crucial discovery, and Marie slips into increasingly reckless behavior.
Directed by Michael DinnerWritten by Becky ModeGuest stars Elizabeth Marvel, Patricia Fa'asua, Aaron Staton, Eric Lange, Bill Fagerbakke, Dale Dickey, Blake Ellis, Graham Hamilton
Episode 7
Suddenly faced with two suspects instead of one, the team races to ID the rapist and make an arrest. Marie's new counselor tries to win her trust.
Directed by Susannah GrantWritten by Susannah Grant, Becky ModeGuest stars Brooke Smith, Aaron Staton, Dale Dickey, Blake Ellis, Matisha Baldwin, Christopher Benitez, Phil Biedron, Lana Danielyan
Episode 8
A call from Colorado sets in motion a chain of events that will change Marie's life. Meanwhile, Karen and Grace prepare for a pivotal day in court.
Directed by Susannah GrantWritten by Susannah GrantGuest stars John Billingsley, Eric Lange, Austin Hébert, Bill Fagerbakke, Dale Dickey, Blake Ellis, Tom Amandes, Max Arciniega
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Kaitlyn DeverMarie Adler
Toni ColletteDetective Grace Rasmussen
Merritt WeverDetective Karen Duvall
Charlie McDermottTy
Brent SextonAl
Bridget EverettColleen Doggett
Shane Paul McGhieConnor
Elizabeth MarvelJudith
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