House of Lies
Liar, liar...
Created by Matthew Carnahan
On Showtime
A fast-paced, irreverent satire of corporate corruption that uses fourth-wall breaking and dark comedy to expose the moral emptiness of the consulting world.
Charming, fast talking Marty Kaan and his crack team of management consultants know how to play the corporate game better than anyone, by using every dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. In the board rooms, barrooms, and bedrooms of the power elite, corruption is business as usual and everyone's out for themselves first. Nothing is sacred in this scathing, irreverent satire of corporate America today.
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Questions people ask
Does House of Lies leave you hopeful? No. Less hopeful than 96% of series.
Is House of Lies one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 89% of series.
Is House of Lies violent? Not especially. Less violent than 70% of series.
Is House of Lies scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is House of Lies easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is House of Lies sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as House of Lies
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like House of Lies, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like House of Lies, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like House of Lies, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
