One of Us Is Lying
Five walk into detention, only four come out alive.
Created by Erica Saleh
On Peacock
A high school murder mystery where five teens become suspects in a death, built on secrets, paranoia, and the question of who can be trusted.
The story of what happens when five high schoolers walk into detention and only four make it out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.
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Does One of Us Is Lying leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is One of Us Is Lying scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is One of Us Is Lying sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is One of Us Is Lying easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 66% of series.
Is One of Us Is Lying violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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