(Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Courtesy of HBO)
This ain’t not lie. According to Variety, HBO’s new mini-series Big Little Lies will not have a second season.
Based on the book by Liane Moriarty, the drama explores the dark secrets hidden amid the seemingly perfect setting of Monterey, California. The cast includes Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott, and James Tupper. The mini-series just premiered on February 19th.
Speaking to Variety, Nicole Kidman revealed that the mini-series is really just a seven-hour film:
For a minute we looked it as a film. But it needs the time to do justice to the five women. We wanted the storylines to be evocative. We wanted them to be properly dealt with, and to squeeze it into two hours would have been tough.”
Later, HBO chief Casey Bloys confirmed that Big Little Lies will be closed-ended:
You want a diverse mix of programming, so I don’t have all one-season shows. But compelling material is compelling material.”
What do you think? Did you watch the premiere of Big Little Lies? Do you think HBO should produce more mini-series?
This is a great show! how can there be only 7 episodes! Please write more!,
I read the book. There is so much of these rich characters that could make a 2nd season fabulous!
More! There is more to be dealt with & said!!
Hell ya.. I love the show. HBO how can you do this. I’m big fan of your shows. Come on bring it back please..
My favorite show..all Terrific actors! Nicole & Alexander & Reese..I could list entire cast! I want more of this show!
Love this show I strongly think this would dio good with second season …
What a disappointment. One of the best shows to come along in a while , only to find out it’s a mini-series????
I am so disappointed big little lies is not coming back, this has been absolutely one of the best shows on HBO !
Hell yes! This is the best show ever!!! So much they can do with this even though all episodes have not been aired or seen yet ! And we don’t know the outcome! But absolutely love love everything about it and hate to see it end! Sunday fav! Please keep up the good work ! Bravo! Superb cast and writing and performance ! Beyond amazed very week! <3 thank you! <3
It is incontrovertible that a second season occurs. Characters and story is just too good!
Yes! I always have a couple of strong series that I follow so it’s great to be able to fit a good mini-series into my viewing schedule! I can dive in, get involved and also know that it will resolve itself within a shorter period of time. It’s wonderful especially when other shows are on hiatus and I crave something for the in between times.