Big Little Lies

2017 · TV Series · TV-MA · ★ 7.9 · 84% critics

DramaComedyMystery

A group of seemingly put-together parents at an elementary school get pulled into escalating conflict after a bullying accusation divides the community. As tensions rise, hidden pressures and private struggles surface, building toward a shocking incident that leaves everyone questioning what really happened.

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12 hours to watch · 14 episodes.

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Details

Years: 2017–2026
Release date: 2017-02-19
Network: HBO
Language: English
Rated: TV-MA
Critic score: 84/100
TMDB rating: 7.9/10 (1,684 votes)

About

If you enjoy tense, character-driven mysteries where everyday drama turns into something darker, this should hook you, especially if you liked True Detective or The Killing; Not for you if you want fast pacing and light themes.

Pros: gripping mystery-drama; strong ensemble performances; addictive episode endings | Cons: slow for some; melodrama can feel heavy; later season divisive