15 Must-Watch Shows Based on True Stories

Sometimes the truth really is stranger than fiction. Check out these 15 bingeworthy shows based on real events.

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American Crime Story
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When They See Us
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The Crown
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Chernobyl
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Waco
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Mrs. America
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Victoria
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A Very English Scandal
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Roots
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John Adams
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Narcos
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The Act
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