Big Little Lies (series) (2017)
Release Year: 2017
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Little J and Big Cuz, Allar lífsins lygar, Büyük Küçük Yalanlar, Hatalmas kis hazugságok, Katta kichik yolg'on
Director: Andrea Arnold, David E. Kelley, Jean-Marc Vallée
Writer: David E. Kelley, Liane Moriarty, Matthew Tinker, T. Rafael Cimino
Production & Genre
Producer: Executive Producer: Andrea Arnold, Bruna Papandrea, David E. Kelley, Jean-Marc Vallée, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon
Companies: Blossom Films, Crazyrose, David E. Kelley Productions, HBO, Hello Sunshine, Pacific Standard
Genre: Comedy Drama, Drama, Mystery, Mystery Television Series
Budget: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: based on novel or book, domestic violence, family secrets, feminism, feminist, girl power, monterey, mother, murder, murder mystery, parents, school
Story
Big Little Lies follows three mothers of first graders in Monterey, California: Madeline, Celeste, and Jane. Their seemingly perfect lives begin to unravel due to a series of events triggered by Jane's arrival in town with her son Ziggy. Madeline, who takes Jane under her wing, becomes entangled in a feud between Jane and another mother, Renata. Meanwhile, Celeste struggles with domestic violence at the hands of her husband Perry while maintaining an impeccable public image. When Jane's son is accused of bullying another child, tensions boil over leading to a violent confrontation at a school trivia night. This event results in a murder, but it remains unclear who committed the crime until the series finale.
Summary
Big Little Lies is an American television series based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Set in Monterey, California, the show explores themes of family secrets, domestic violence, and the dangerous lies we tell ourselves to maintain our facade of perfection. The story is told through multiple perspectives, providing insight into each character's motivations and struggles. The series is notable for its exploration of feminist issues and girl power dynamics among the characters.
