Big Little Lies 2017

Big Little Lies is an American psychological dark comedy drama television series based on the 2014 novel by Liane Moriarty. Created and written by David E. Kelley, it aired on HBO from February 19, 2017, to July 21, 2019, encompassing 14 episodes and two seasons, although it was originally billed as a miniseries. Jean-Marc Vallée directed the first season, while Andrea Arnold directed the second season. A third season was confirmed in September 2025. Big Little Lies stars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, and Zoë Kravitz as five women in Monterey, California, who become embroiled in a homicide investigation. Alexander Skarsgård, Adam Scott, James Tupper and Jeffrey Nordling also feature in supporting roles. For season 2, Meryl Streep joined the cast while Kathryn Newton and Iain Armitage were upgraded from season 1. The series has received critical acclaim, particularly for its writing, directing, acting, production values, cinematography, and soundtrack. The first season received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won 8, including Outstanding Limited Series, a directing award for Vallée, and acting awards for Kidman, Skarsgård, and Dern.