Big Little Lies
A perfect life is a perfect lie.
Created by David E. Kelley
On HBO
A tightly wound domestic thriller that excavates the violence and secrets beneath the surface of seemingly perfect suburban lives, anchored by intimate portraits of three women.
The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.
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Is Big Little Lies violent? Yes, very. More violent than 94% of series.
Is Big Little Lies scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Big Little Lies sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Big Little Lies leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Big Little Lies easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Big Little Lies, and what each one shares →
Like Big Little Lies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Big Little Lies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Big Little Lies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Big Little Lies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Big Little Lies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
