Big Little Lies (HBO)
Upscale mothers unravel in murder mystery drama
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About Big Little Lies (HBO)
Released: 2017
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 2 Seasons Available (14 Episodes)
Cast
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Zoë Kravitz, Jeffrey Nordling, James Tupper, Kathryn Newton, Iain Armitage, Darby Camp, Meryl Streep, Douglas Smith, Cameron Crovetti, Nicholas Crovetti, Chloe Coleman, Ivy George, Larry Sullivan, Merrin Dungey, Kelen Coleman, P.J. Byrne, Gia Carides, Robin Weigert, Santiago Cabrera, Larry Bates, Nelly Buchet, Sarah Sokolovic, Kathreen Khavari, David Monahan, Joel Spence, Sarah Baker, Sarah Burns, Hong Chau, Joseph Cross, Crystal Fox, Virginia Kull, Khalilah Joi, Martin Donovan, Parker Croft, Kimmy Shields, Denis O'Hare, Mykal-Michelle Harris, Tim True, David E. Kelley, Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgård, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, Adam Scott, James Tupper, Jeffrey Nordling, Meryl Streep, Iain Armitage, Darby Camp, Kathryn Newton
Big Little Lies (HBO)
About Big Little Lies (HBO)
Released in 2017 by HBO, "Big Little Lies" is a dramatic television series developed by David E. Kelley. The story is based on the novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. It revolves around three emotionally troubled women in Monterey, California, who become embroiled in a murder investigation.
Making / Production
Initially intended as a miniseries, "Big Little Lies" was so popular that it was renewed for a second season. David E. Kelley wrote all seven episodes, and Jean-Marc Vallée directed. The series was filmed on location in Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Carmel.
Actors
- Reese Witherspoon (as Madeline Martha Mackenzie): Reese gives a powerful performance as a strong-willed, affluent woman harboring bitterness and guilt.
- Nicole Kidman (as Celeste Wright): Kidman delivered a haunting performance as a former lawyer who struggles with a tumultuous home life.
- Shailene Woodley (as Jane Chapman): Woodley brilliantly portrays a young single mother with a mysterious past.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is based on a book set in Australia, yet the TV adaptation takes place in Monterey, California.
- Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon both served as executive producers on the show.
- The series features an ensemble cast of notable child actors, whose characters' school drama often mirrors the adults' conflicts.
Awards
"Big Little Lies" has won several awards, including eight Emmys and five Golden Globes. Both Nicole Kidman and Laura Dern have won awards for their performances in the series.
Quotes
- "We all do bad things sometimes." - Celeste Wright
- "I love my grudges. I tend to them like little pets." - Madeline Martha Mackenzie
- "You're one of the Monterey Five, right?" - Detective Adrian Quinlan
Music, Soundtrack
- "Cold Little Heart" by Michael Kiwanuka - The intro theme for the series.
- "River" by Leon Bridges - A significant piece in the series used in emotional moments.
- The soundtrack comprises a mix of blues, soul, and pop that contributes significantly to the show's cinematic ambiance.
About Big Little Lies (HBO)
Big Little Lies unfolds dark secrets of seemingly perfect suburban mothers, blending mystery, drama, and intrigue.
