Netflix is back with another teen-crime dramedy Fakes. But is the show based on a real story

Is ‘Fakes’ Based on a True Story? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Netflix’s Teen Crime Drama

Netflix is known for its quality content and especially its originals. The
quality Netflix serves in its original proves the platform’s authenticity and
credibility. But this time, Netflix has brought us some Fakes. No, no, do not
get us wrong. We are talking about platforms’ brand-new show called Fakes. The
show is not anything like its name. It is a crime drama involving two teenagers
in Canada.



Follow the development of one of Canada’s biggest false ID empires by two best
friends. They relocate to a downtown penthouse, have more money than they can
handle, and are later raided by the federal government. One of them is
imprisoned, while the other is not. This is the tale of their final betrayal
through each of their points of view and several fourth wall cracks. Now the
question that might strike is; is this show based on a true story? Don’t worry.
We have got the answer to it. Read along to find out!

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IS THE NETFLIX SERIES FAKES A TRUE STORY OR A FAKE?

Although very realistic looking, Fakes is not inspired by a true story. There
weren’t two business-minded women who actually did this fake ID empire thing.
David Turko, who was also a writer and executive producer for the series,
conceived the program. Surprisingly David also plays an UberEats delivery driver
in one scene of Fakes.

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David did remark in an interview with Brief Take [https://youtu.be/6r-U9OurIvo]
that he began creating screenplays for the program some years ago, even if it’s
unclear where he got the show’s first concept. Even though the show isn’t very
realistic or believable, the story and presentation are authentic and raw. Each
episode is told from the point of view of one of the friends.

ALSO READ: Oscar-Winning Comedy-drama With Many Unscripted Scenes Starring Kevin
Spacey and Annette Bening is Now On Netflix
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Overall, Fakes is a fun show to watch if you are looking for a binge-able series
with not much thinking. The show’s cast includes Emilija Baranac as Zoe
Christensen, Jennifer Tong as Rebecca Li, and Richard Harmon as Tryst.

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It is available on Netflix. [https://www.netflix.com/browse] So what are you
waiting for? Go watch Fakes now!

 

Radhika Deshmukh

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Radhika Deshmukh is a Hollywood and Netflix News writer at Netflix Junkie. As a passionate film and theater enthusiast, Radhika found her calling in entertainment reporting. Her love for cinema and television motivated her to intern as a news writer at Dainik Bhaskar, where she honed her skills in factual reporting. Her report on Sydney Sweeney Reveals How Her ‘Family’s Financial Struggles’ Impacted Her Decisions reflects her ability to uncover the personal stories of celebrities that fans crave. With over 600 articles on Netflix Junkie, Radhika continues to express her love for TV shows and films, and she hopes to write 600 more. When she is not busy with a theater production, you will find her revisiting some of her favorites like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Sherlock, and How I Met Your Mother.

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Netflix is known for its quality content and especially its originals. The quality Netflix serves in its original proves the platform&#8217;s authenticity and credibility. But this time, Netflix has brought us some Fakes. No, no, do not get us wrong. We are talking about platforms&#8217; brand-new show called Fakes. The show is not anything like its name. It is a crime drama involving two teenagers in Canada.
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Follow the development of one of Canada&#8217;s biggest false ID empires by two best friends. They relocate to a downtown penthouse, have more money than they can handle, and are later raided by the federal government. One of them is imprisoned, while the other is not. This is the tale of their final betrayal through each of their points of view and several fourth wall cracks. Now the question that might strike is; is this show based on a true story? Don&#8217;t worry. We have got the answer to it. Read along to find out!
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-what-is-the-true-story-behind-queenpins-is-it-available-on-netflix/" rel="bookmark">What Is the True Story Behind &#8216;Queenpins&#8217;? Is It Available on Netflix?</a>
<h2>Is the Netflix series Fakes a true story or a fake?</h2>
Although very realistic looking, Fakes is not inspired by a true story. There weren&#8217;t two business-minded women who actually did this fake ID empire thing. David Turko, who was also a writer and executive producer for the series, conceived the program. Surprisingly David also plays an UberEats delivery driver in one scene of Fakes.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://static1.moviewebimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/subheader-2-9.jpg" alt="" width="1200" height="630" />
David did remark in an interview with <a href="https://youtu.be/6r-U9OurIvo" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brief Take</a> that he began creating screenplays for the program some years ago, even if it&#8217;s unclear where he got the show&#8217;s first concept. Even though the show isn&#8217;t very realistic or believable, the story and presentation are authentic and raw. Each episode is told from the point of view of one of the friends.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-oscar-winning-comedy-drama-with-many-unscripted-scenes-starring-kevin-spacey-and-annette-bening-is-now-on-netflix/" rel="bookmark">Oscar-Winning Comedy-drama With Many Unscripted Scenes Starring Kevin Spacey and Annette Bening is Now On Netflix</a>
Overall, Fakes is a fun show to watch if you are looking for a binge-able series with not much thinking. The show&#8217;s cast includes Emilija Baranac as Zoe Christensen, Jennifer Tong as Rebecca Li, and Richard Harmon as Tryst.
<img loading="lazy" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-51792 lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zoe-1024x513-1.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="513" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zoe-1024x513-1.jpg 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zoe-1024x513-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/zoe-1024x513-1-768x385.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />
It is available on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/browse" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix.</a> So what are you waiting for? Go watch Fakes now!
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