Desperate Lies
Created by Angela Chaves
On Netflix
A soap opera-inflected drama built on marital deception and biological impossibility, sustained by secrets and the tension of their inevitable unraveling.
Due to a rare phenomenon, a woman finds herself pregnant with twins by two men. Over time, she strives to keep her family united — and her secrets hidden.
Questions people ask
Is Desperate Lies scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of series.
Is Desperate Lies sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Desperate Lies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Is Desperate Lies violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Does Desperate Lies leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Desperate Lies
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Desperate Lies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Desperate Lies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Desperate Lies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Desperate Lies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
