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2017 / American drama / Created by David E. Kelley
Several mothers in a polished seaside town try to keep their private lives from unraveling.
What is Big Little Lies about?
In Monterey, California, a group of mothers and their families appear to inhabit picture-perfect homes and routines. Big Little Lies follows the tensions and hidden conflicts beneath that surface, building a character-driven drama around community, marriage and the stories people tell to protect their lives.
Five things to know.
The setting
The story takes place in the affluent seaside community of Monterey.
The ensemble
Mothers, partners and children form an interconnected social world.
The central tension
The characters work to maintain appearances as private conflicts surface.
The creator
David E. Kelley created and wrote the HBO drama, adapted from Liane Moriarty’s novel.
Spoiler-free scope
This brief avoids revealing the mystery structure or later events.
A thought to take with you.
The seaside setting contrasts with the pressures carried by the families who live there.
Is it your kind of series?
Try it for a character-led drama about relationships and social pressure in an affluent community.
Three ideas to take with you.
- A polished public image can hide private strain.
- Community relationships affect what people feel able to say.
- Stories can protect people while also trapping them.
Before you press play.
What is Big Little Lies about?
In Monterey, California, a group of mothers and their families appear to inhabit picture-perfect homes and routines. Big Little Lies follows the tensions and hidden conflicts beneath that surface, building a character-driven drama around community, marriage and the stories people tell to protect their lives.
Who is behind Big Little Lies?
Created by David E. Kelley. David E. Kelley created and wrote the HBO drama, adapted from Liane Moriarty’s novel.
What kind of series is Big Little Lies?
American drama. Try it for a character-led drama about relationships and social pressure in an affluent community.
Sources & scope
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