‘Based on a True Story’ Burning Questions After Season 1 Finale: Was the West Side Ripper Caught? How Did Ava and Nathan Deal With [Spoiler]’s Dead Body?

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'Based on a True Story’ Burning Questions After Season 1 Finale: Was the West Side Ripper Caught? How Did Ava and Nathan Deal With [Spoiler]'s Dead Body?

Warning: This story contains spoilers about the plot of Based on a True Story season 1. Only the beginning. Based on a True Story surprised viewers and characters alike with the plot twist that set the Peacock series up for a second season. The dark comedy, which started streaming on Thursday, June 8, followed Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan (Chris Messina) as they teamed up with serial killer Matt (Tom Bateman) to start a podcast to make money off the true crime trend. During the season 1 finale, Ava and Nathan's attempt to cut ties with. Matt took an unexpected turn when Ruby's (Priscilla Quintana) dead body appeared on their doorstep. Matt — who is also the West Side Ripper — refused to help his fellow podcast cohosts dispose of the body. The couple, who is expecting their first child, figured out a way to bury Ruby's body and reconnected as a result. Ava and Nathan's problems were far from over, however, when Ruby's husband Simon showed up at their home and saw them cleaning her blood off their floor. Ahead of the show's premiere, creator Craig Rosenberg teased the inspiration behind the campy true crime series. “Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America. Podcasts, documentaries, fictional shows based on true stories — they dominate the culture. Murderers have become celebrities and celebrities have become murderers which inspired me to create this show," he said in a May statement. Rosenberg continued: “I became fascinated with the idea of a relatable married couple whose youthful dreams hadn’t come to fruition and who saw the true crime tidal wave as an opportunity to change their lives and save their marriage. Our Los Angeles setting — the city where everybody wants to be famous – became a vivid backdrop to our story of fame, ambition, aspiration and murder." Meanwhile, Cuoco defended the decisions her character makes after getting involved with Matt. “It happens all the time,” the actress told ABC earlier this month. “That’s why this was very believable to me. They are in a desperate situation, make a really ridiculous choice out of desperation and end up in a very bad place. In my opinion, they’re as bad as the killer by the end of this.” Messina, for his part, said he developed a better understanding of the public's interest in true crime through his role in the series, adding, “I see the addiction of it [with shows like Dateline]. For me, it’s always a nice puzzle to figure out how people got into this situation and how can I not. And if I do, how can I be saved?" Scroll down to find out what questions still need to be answered after the season 1 finale of Based on a True Story:

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'Based on a True Story’ Burning Questions After Season 1 Finale: Was the West Side Ripper Caught? How Did Ava and Nathan Deal With [Spoiler]'s Dead Body?

Warning: This story contains spoilers about the plot of Based on a True Story season 1. Only the beginning. Based on a True Story surprised viewers and characters alike with the plot twist that set the Peacock series up for a second season. The dark comedy, which started streaming on Thursday, June 8, followed Ava (Kaley Cuoco) and Nathan (Chris Messina) as they teamed up with serial killer Matt (Tom Bateman) to start a podcast to make money off the true crime trend. During the season 1 finale, Ava and Nathan's attempt to cut ties with. Matt took an unexpected turn when Ruby's (Priscilla Quintana) dead body appeared on their doorstep. Matt — who is also the West Side Ripper — refused to help his fellow podcast cohosts dispose of the body. The couple, who is expecting their first child, figured out a way to bury Ruby's body and reconnected as a result. Ava and Nathan's problems were far from over, however, when Ruby's husband Simon showed up at their home and saw them cleaning her blood off their floor. Ahead of the show's premiere, creator Craig Rosenberg teased the inspiration behind the campy true crime series. “Over the last decade, a true crime phenomenon has swept over America. Podcasts, documentaries, fictional shows based on true stories — they dominate the culture. Murderers have become celebrities and celebrities have become murderers which inspired me to create this show," he said in a May statement. Rosenberg continued: “I became fascinated with the idea of a relatable married couple whose youthful dreams hadn’t come to fruition and who saw the true crime tidal wave as an opportunity to change their lives and save their marriage. Our Los Angeles setting — the city where everybody wants to be famous – became a vivid backdrop to our story of fame, ambition, aspiration and murder." Meanwhile, Cuoco defended the decisions her character makes after getting involved with Matt. “It happens all the time,” the actress told ABC earlier this month. “That’s why this was very believable to me. They are in a desperate situation, make a really ridiculous choice out of desperation and end up in a very bad place. In my opinion, they’re as bad as the killer by the end of this.” Messina, for his part, said he developed a better understanding of the public's interest in true crime through his role in the series, adding, “I see the addiction of it [with shows like Dateline]. For me, it’s always a nice puzzle to figure out how people got into this situation and how can I not. And if I do, how can I be saved?" Scroll down to find out what questions still need to be answered after the season 1 finale of Based on a True Story:

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Will Matt Be Outed as the West Side Ripper?

The plumber's identity was not exposed to the police after they spent the entire season looking into Chloe's (Natalia Dyer) murder. After promising not to kill again, Matt was the reason behind Dahlia's death and he killed Ruby as well.

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How Will Ava and Nathan Deal With Ruby's Dead Body?

The duo took the body to Nathan's job in order to bury it in a hole which is expected to get filled by a construction crew the next day. Ava and Nathan seemingly get caught, however, by Simon when he walks into them cleaning up their apartment. In remains unclear whether Simon is aware of Ruby's disappearance — and whether he will question Ava and Nathan's behavior.

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Is Tory in Danger After Her Hookup With Matt?

During the season 2 finale, Ava's sister Tory (Liana Liberato) slept with Matt while unaware that he is the West Side Ripper. Tory may now be in danger amid Matt's issues with her Ava and Nathan — and his interest in murder.  

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Which Serial Killer Will Be the Next Subject of Their Podcast?

The future of Ava, Nathan and Matt's podcast also remains unclear. Following some short-lived success, a tweet from Jessica Alba destroyed their entire true crime empire. The trio found another way to share their episodes, but they ended up divided after Matt suggested bringing in another serial killer to share their story. He was later seen interviewing potential new collaborators over Zoom.