True Story Finale Recap: Trust No One — Plus, Grade the Netflix Limited Series
It’s fitting that drinking got Kid into trouble at the start of Netflix‘s True Story, because it was drinking that ultimately led him to the truth in the limited series’ intense finale.
After seeing a very alive Simone/Daphne on an inebriated Carlton’s phone, Kid figured out the truth: His older brother had set him up. Kid then reached out to their mutual friend Julian, who works for the police department, to find out where Daphne lived. He needed to make sure she was indeed the same woman. He staked out her apartment, and old girl was definitely among the living.
Kid confronted Daphne. She apologized for the setup and confirmed that Ari was not to blame. All of this was Carlton’s idea.
Afterwards, a heartbroken Kid returned to his hotel and reached out to Carlton. He told him he had tickets for the two of them at Wells Fargo Center for a Philadelphia 76ers game. Kid even secured a suite so he could confront Carlton in private, which is exactly what he did. Kid told Carlton he was dead to him, then left the suite. Carlton followed, as did Kid’s bodyguard Herschel. That’s when the trio ran into Ari’s gangster brothers Nikos and Savvas.
Having already murdered Gene and Daphne, the Greek brothers opened fire to finish their vengeful killing spree. Herschel was shot in the shoulder, and Kid and Carlton ran for their lives. Nikos and Savvas took chase, before all four men reached an impasse. That’s when Kid shot and killed Nikos and Savvas, then did the same to Carlton — you know, just in case you needed any more proof his brother was dead to him! Kid placed the gun in Carlton’s hand to make it look like Carlton had shot the gangsters, then recalled how his older brother said he’d always protect him. At the end of the day, though, Kid needed protection from Carlton the most. (Damn.)
Carlton’s greed had cost him his life and that of five other people — and for what? To get Kid to reopen his restaurant? To make Kid feel like he needed Carlton more than he did? Carlton was so insecure and so jealous when it came to his younger and more successful brother that he even envied Gene, Kid’s most loyal fan. Gene was more willing to sacrifice himself for Kid than Carlton was.
Kid wasn’t out of the woods just yet. Herschel overheard Kid’s conversation with Carlton before he died and knew that Kid killed Ari in the heat of the moment. Herschel confronted Kid in front of Todd and demanded the same amount of extortion money Ari had requested: $6 million. Unlike before, Kid agreed to the pay the extortion — either because he knew he had no choice, or because he really believed Herschel deserved the money. He’d forfeit downtime with his son and make the superhero sequel the studio demanded, as long as the studio agreed to pay him $6 million more, which he’d then pay out to his bodyguard.
As the series drew to a close, Kid sat down for an interview with CNN’s Don Lemon and told him that he never really knew Carlton. Then again, he said, Carlton didn’t really know him either.
What did you think about Netflix’s True Story? Grade the finale — and the limited series as a whole — via the following polls, then drop a comment with your full review.
First horrible as usual Hwood female casting!! I watched this because we knew Wesley was the actor! Kevin slickly called his “I love me fest” a series! Haha Enough with blk male actors being mad they weren’t in billion dollar Black Panther!! Haha There were times Kevin’s passionate speeches made me wonder were they real events! A lot of the rich jokes weren’t funny but insulting! Oh my Juilliard alum had a “watching too much Chappelle” N word scene happen “exactly” as Kevin portrayed so I enjoyed the guy getting lit up! Overall Wesley and Blk Lightning actor made me like this series! Kevin stop portraying yourself!! My buckeye loved meeting you/King James though! Haha
What language is this?
I hope that things get better for you.
Her being alive and Carlton being behind things was obvious from the get-go. It was a predictable series, although done well enough with a solid cast.
Oh wow! I thought Carlton was behind it but I thought HE killed old girl. Didn’t think she was in on it and still alive.
Yah very predictable, figured she wasn’t dead and that Carlton was behind it from the get go. Main surprise for me was the Kid killing his brother. Didn’t expect that part.
This was pretty much a long movie. But it has a great plot. Who would’ve known Carlton would go to that extent. I just thought Carton was getting a cut from the 6million from Ari. But to make Kid feel like he was partially responsible for someone’s death and disappearance is cold.
Dang, did not think this movie, episode would be $!€K but was above and beyond BadA$$…. Reminds me of how my siblings are with me … But guess what I ain’t got a damn thang….. Overall Loved it … Kevin usually plays silly roles but this one took the Cake…. Job well done everybody….. Thank you…
Obvious from the beginning K was set up by his dead beat brother.
By the way, Snipes looks like hell.
Does he look like hell or does he look 60? Looks younger than his age to me. Wesley isn’t Kevin’s contemporary
“Acting is everything and…
the acting is brilliant!”…
The acting of Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes were top shelf. The turn of events kept the audience transfixed to the story line.
brother and sister give yourself some time to understand who is.. .. because lifestyle changes within power of prayers And money we living in this life some within the family and some by your own family..
If you Millions of million of dollars take care of your family.. .. is natural love ..
To be understood for what is that you do in life to make such money.. .. And many want.. set you up for failure looking like murder destroy your reputation set up for 6 million dollars part of a deal that wasn’t yours.. wasn’t to be evolved with anyway.. yet set up for your money..
For I say to you lifestyle within Yahshua Jesus living by Faith/Love.. you could of called the law and would not have to killed for people and your brothers.. this is a wonderful series true story