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Season 1 – Big Little Lies

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Based on the same-titled bestseller by Liane Moriarty, "Big Little Lies" weaves a darkly comedic tale of murder and mischief in the tranquil beachfront town of Monterey, Calif. Amidst doting moms, successful husbands, beautiful children, and stunning homes exists a community fueled by rumors and divided into haves and have-nots, exposing fractured relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbors. Told through the eyes of three mothers -- Madeline, Celeste and Jane -- the series' narrative explores society's myths regarding perfection and its romanticization of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman and Shailene Woodley star as the three prominent "mothers of Monterey."
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Big Little Lies — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Bitingly funny and highly addictive, Big Little Lies is a twisty, thrilling, enlightening ride led by a first-rate cast.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 10/22/2019
4/5
It's brash, funny, subversive, bittersweet, and heartbreaking, like a season of The Real Housewives rewritten by Todd Haynes and then performed by a cadre of talented actresses each, in their distinctive way, holding nothing back. Go to Full Review Lauren Carroll Harris Guardian 07/31/2019
A disturbingly clear-sighted satire of aspiration, competitive parenting and social perfectionism. Go to Full Review Rachel Syme The New Republic 06/03/2019
What I took away from the finale is that there are some lies that must be shared, some burdens that can only be relieved by a mutually-understanding community. Go to Full Review Mirelle Tinker Mediaversity Reviews 09/19/2020
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Big Little Lies features dynamic and engaging women-an effort that unfortunately does not extend to race or sexuality. Go to Full Review Angela L. Harmon The NitPic 12/11/2019
Impeccably structured, beautiful style. The murder mystery is fun for the first watch, but even when you know the end this show is a blast. Go to Full Review Rhys Tarling Isolated Nation 09/27/2019
It's a well-acted and mostly well-written production though, and at a brisk 7 episodes, there's little time for things to drag. Just be prepared to roll your eyes a handful of times in between marvelling at most of the good stuff. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Vanessa R @RT39407246 6d One of the best shows evaa See more William L @RT97692574 Jun 2 What happened to Laura Dern? She looks terrible, esp in comparison to Nicole Kidman & Reese Witherspoon. She age badly or ??? See more VITALII H @freakynickison Mar 28 Just binged both seasons of this show and I am so very ready for the third one which is dropping in August. I gotta say that this show is so amazing, I truly had a blast. It’s based of a novel and it was so perfectly executed. I wish that I was able to tell you who my favorite character is but it’s a tough call. I love each one of them! I felt connected to the characters because of the brilliant writing and casting choices, incredible! Also, the music in this show? Is so good and so fitting. I am late to the party but if I knew that this show’s about to be this great, I would’ve watched it a long time ago! A must watch! See more Nalaya C @Nalaya Mar 22 One of the best series ever. Deep. Intriguing. Incredible cast. Gorgeous cinematic. Intricate storyline. Well put together. Read almost all of her books after seeing Big Little Lies. Amazing writer. See more Arden K. @Arden Dec 17 wonderful and amazing.rigorous plot and reasonable figures See more Raquel E @raquelea Jul 26 Not the most gripping show for me, but the emotional weight of the final episodes really lands. A beautiful ending that ties everything together with grace and strength. See more Read all reviews
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Reese Witherspoon

Madeline Martha Mackenzie

Nicole Kidman

Celeste Wright

Shailene Woodley

Jane Chapman

Laura Dern

Renata Klein

Zoë Kravitz

Bonnie Carlson

Alexander Skarsgård

Perry Wright

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 19, 2017 Somebody's Dead In an affluent community, a suspicious death at an elementary school fundraiser draws attention to the friction amongst some of the mothers; Madeline and Celeste welcome Jane into their inner circle; battle lines are drawn after an incident. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 26, 2017 Serious Mothering Jane deflects Ziggy's questions about why they moved; Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata; Celeste suggests that she and Perry should see a counselor; Nathan and Ed meet in hopes of smoothing out tensions between their wives. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 5, 2017 Living the Dream In an effort to get under Renata's skin, Madeline organizes a trip to compete with Amabella's birthday party; Celeste falls for Perry's charms before their first session with the therapist; Principal Nippal announces the Fall Gala Fundraiser theme. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 12, 2017 Push Comes to Shove Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to dinner to discuss a "parenting paradigm" for Abigail; Celeste prepares for a city-council meeting about Madeline's play; Jane meets with Ziggy's teacher; Madeline unearths a key player from Jane's past. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 19, 2017 Once Bitten Madeline receives encouraging news about the play from her director, but his newly icy demeanor concerns her; Principal Nippal and Ms. Barnes talk to Jane about Ziggy and Amabella; Dr. Reisman examines Celeste's relationship with Perry. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 26, 2017 Burning Love Madeline worries about the can of worms she created for Jane; Jane confronts Renata; Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project; Ed and Madeline discuss the lack of passion in their marriage. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 2, 2017 You Get What You Need After another fight, Celeste makes a bold move; Madeline deals with fallout from her past. Details

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Big Little Lies — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jean-Marc Vallée
Executive Producer
Reese Witherspoon, Bruna Papandrea, Nicole Kidman, Per Saari, David E. Kelley, Jean-Marc Vallée, Nathan Ross, Gregg Fienberg
Screenwriter
David E. Kelley
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Feb 19, 2017