The facts in 'When They See Us' are the actual events that happened. The fiction part could be in the way characters' inner thoughts are portrayed or some added subplots. Generally, though, the show tries to stay true to the essence of the real events.
Chapter 251, "It seems that going on a transformation show is really useful!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Li's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on If Du Qinglian was somewhat angry just a moment ago, now she was...
Chapter 261, "They've Ruined the Entertainment Industry!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Wen Jiaojiao's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 314, "The teacher will surely cultivate you into a new music star!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lin Manru's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 228, "Younger Brother is the Number One Hater?!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mr's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Huo Ziyang had not stepped out of the house for a whole week.
Chapter 341, "Whose Child Is Jiang Cheng Really?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Whose Child Is's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Wei Dong glanced at his wife who had followed closely behind and....
Chapter 458, "Where Did Everyone Go?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shang Shaojing's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 395, "She's Not Trying to Use Under-the-Table Tactics, Is She?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Director Shao's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, He had thought that Jiang Li wanted the lead role to control the....
Chapter 318, "I Shouldn't Have Given Birth to You in the First Place!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Ruofang's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Jiang Cheng glanced at the pink and white building from the bus.
Chapter 497, "Carefully Raised a White-eyed Wolf", is the clearest early answer because it turns Ren Yue's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 290, "The Jiang Family is to be Destroyed", is the clearest early answer because it turns Jiang Yan's situation into a concrete plot event.