(Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/Courtesy of HBO)
Network: HBO
Episodes: 14 (hour)
Seasons: Two
TV show dates: February 19, 2017 — July 21, 2019
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Santiago Cabrera, P.J. Byrne, Virginia Kull, Kathryn Newton, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Chloe Coleman, Ivy George, Iain Armitage, and Meryl Streep.
TV show description:
Based on the Liane Moriarty novel, the Big Little Lies TV show unfolds in the serene seaside setting of Monterey, California, where nothing is just how it seems. How many lies surround these seemingly perfect families?
Told from the points of view of mothers Madeline Martha Mackenzie (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman), and Jane Chapman (Shailene Woodley), this dark, comedy-drama portrays a rumor-driven community of haves and have-nots. Conflicts, secrets, and double-dealings are revealed, which makes a big impact on all sorts of relationships.
The high-energy Madeline means well, but her drive to make things better results in unwelcome results. Steady, affectionate Ed Mackenzie (Adam Scott) is her second husband. He struggles with feeling of inferiority. Unlike Madeline, Ed is risk averse. Together, they’re raising Abigail (Kathryn Newton) and Chloe (Darby Camp).
Tall, lovely, and wealthy, Celeste leads a seemingly enviable existence. She is married to Perry (Alexander Skarsgård), a successful business man and devoted father to their twin sons, Max and Josh.
Struggling single mom Jane (Shailene Woodley) carries some mysterious baggage from the past. She is new to both Monterey and the social politics at her son Ziggy’s (Iain Armitage) school, Otter Bay Elementary.
Influential career woman, Renata Klein (Laura Dern), leads an anti-bullying campaign at the school. Her husband, business executive Gordon (Jeffrey Nordling) loves and supports his wife personally and professionally, but doesn’t always understand her or her choices. They’re the parents of Amabella (Ivy George).
Nathan Carlson (James Tupper), is Madeline’s first husband. He has since remarried Bonnie (Zoë Kravitz), a beautiful, young, yoga teacher, and they have a daughter named Skye (Chloe Coleman). Bonnie is an empathetic woman with a strong moral compass. Nathan also shares a teenage daughter with his ex.
Series Finale:
Episode #14 — I Want to Know
Celeste questions Mary Louise about a tragic event from Perry’s childhood; Madeline worries their lie is tearing the Monterey Five apart.
First aired: July 21, 2019.
What do you think? Do you like the Big Little Lies TV show? Do you think it should have been renewed for a third season on HBO?
I loved this show!! Please renew. I love the cast the story lines everything. So many questions need to be answered. Since Games of Thrones is coming to an end soon this is currently the next hit plus we are losing Girls. Women need shows we love as well. Everything is geared towards men
OMG!! Absolutely loved this show!!! PLEASE RENEW!! Best series I’ve ever seen, I loved everything asbout it. The actors were AWSOME!!
This was the VERY BEST series I have ever seen. PLEASE….. have a second season!! The finale was this week and since then it’s all I’ve thought about. I LOVE how it was written and I LOVE how it was produced. The final episode was probably the best because it wrapped everything up …. and with little lines said by the characters.
It’s not beneath me to beg…. but I will if I have to. 😉 THIS WAS AMAZING.
Really enjoyed it, I certainly hope it will get renewed. I have to agree with the other comments. I thought it was very well done.
One of the BEST Series EVER!!! There are so many ways they could go with another season. There is now so much tension among the men this could easily go into a second season. It was perfectly cast. Loved the series, loved the characters, loved the shooting….Love, Love, Love!!!
RENEW this show is great
I thought Big Little Lies was awesome. I wish it had more episodes and definitely wish it had a 2nd season. Please renew this great HBO TV series. The cast was amazing.
I love Big Little Lies! Fantastic cast and story line. A fresh perspective on inter – personal relationships, that focuses on and is pulled together by women forming friendships with each other through their children. As a result, the audience forms new friendships with these women. I NEED THIS SERIES TO CONTINUE. I see a long future here.
Renew…great show.
Of course I’d watch a second season, who wouldn’t? EXCELLENT show!!! EXCELLENT cast!
Please renew a second season. Actors are great.
I would love to see a second season. All the actors are awesome.
Renew show! I would love to see a second season. All the actors are awesome.
Fantastic show/ I would love to see a second season. All the actors are awesome.
I would love to see the show continue with many more seasons. It is definitely a great show on HBO, the cast is extrodonaire.
Big Little Lies: No Season Two for the HBO Series
One of the best! Will really miss the series. Everyone I know always anticipated watching and as one of the better on HBO,in our opinion, we do not understand this cancellation.
I love this show I sure hope they have more seasons. This was the only show I looked foward to during the week.