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Reese Witherspoon | ... |
Madeline Martha Mackenzie
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Nicole Kidman | ... |
Celeste Wright
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Shailene Woodley | ... |
Jane Chapman
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Alexander Skarsgård | ... |
Perry Wright
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Adam Scott | ... |
Ed Mackenzie
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Zoë Kravitz | ... |
Bonnie Carlson
(7 episodes, 2017)
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James Tupper | ... |
Nathan Carlson
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Jeffrey Nordling | ... |
Gordon Klein
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Laura Dern | ... |
Renata Klein
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Iain Armitage | ... |
Ziggy Chapman
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Santiago Cabrera | ... |
Joseph Bachman
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Darby Camp | ... |
Chloe Mackenzie
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Kelen Coleman | ... |
Harper Stimson
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Kathryn Newton | ... |
Abigail Carlson
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Larry Bates | ... |
Stu
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Kathreen Khavari | ... |
Samantha
(7 episodes, 2017)
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David Monahan | ... |
Bernard
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Larry Sullivan | ... |
Oren
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Chloe Coleman | ... |
Skye Carlson
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Cameron Crovetti | ... |
Josh Wright
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Nicholas Crovetti | ... |
Max Wright
(7 episodes, 2017)
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Sarah Baker | ... |
Thea Cunningham
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Sarah Burns | ... |
Gabrielle
(6 episodes, 2017)
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P.J. Byrne | ... |
Principal Nippal
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Gia Carides | ... |
Melissa
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Hong Chau | ... |
Jackie
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Joseph Cross | ... |
Tom
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Ivy George | ... |
Amabella Klein
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Virginia Kull | ... |
Ms. Barnes
(6 episodes, 2017)
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Merrin Dungey | ... |
Detective Adrienne Quinlan
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Robin Weigert | ... |
Dr. Amanda Reisman
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Nelly Buchet | ... |
Juliette
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Parker Croft | ... |
Brent
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Kimmy Shields | ... |
Kelly
(5 episodes, 2017)
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Sarah Sokolovic | ... |
Tori Bachman
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Joel Spence | ... |
Matt
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Tim True | ... |
Detective Walt Gibson
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Benai Boyd | ... |
Puppeteer
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Danielle Judovits | ... |
Puppeteer
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Chris Kauffmann | ... |
Puppeteer
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Ryan O'Connor | ... |
Puppeteer
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Richard Israel | ... |
Theatrical Coordinator
(4 episodes, 2017)
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Keisuke Hoashi | ... |
Dr. Leo Chang
(3 episodes, 2017)
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Stephen Graybill | ... |
Saxon Baker
(3 episodes, 2017)
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Stacie Greenwell | ... |
Lydia
(3 episodes, 2017)
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Angela Ai | ... |
Puppeteer
(3 episodes, 2017)
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Anthony Zediker | ... |
Accommpanist
(3 episodes, 2017)
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Molly Hagan | ... |
Dr. Moriarty
(2 episodes, 2017)
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Mark Adair-Rios | ... |
Coach Bob
(2 episodes, 2017)
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Carrie Wampler | ... |
Lori
(2 episodes, 2017)
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Libby Letlow | ... |
Puppeteer
(2 episodes, 2017)
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Mark Whitten | ... |
Puppeteer
(2 episodes, 2017)
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While Madeline and Celeste take new in town single mom Jane under their wing, none of them realises how the arrival of Jane and her inscrutable little boy will affect them all. Big Little Lies is a brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive. Written by Anand Patel
I almost gave up on it after the lacklustre and uncreative beginning, but then the clever structure and intricate story-line kicked-in, followed by the interesting characters who are slowly taking form. Their purpose and meaning to the unfolding mystery is becoming evident and damn fascinating. All thanks to the performers who have already got this perfectly down-pat in the first episode, and that allows the story to take shape and meaning for the remainder of the series.
So far this series is more than about fighting mums and a "who-done-it". What is so prevalent in the first episode is the underlying themes of parenthood, marital relationships and school-mom politics. I'm sure the writers will have more juice to add as the series progresses.
For now, it's the mystery that has got me hooked. And to heighten my viewing pleasure, it is the development of the characters and the conflicts surrounding them, and also within, that makes me want to watch it that little bit longer, hopefully right to the very end of the series that is slowly peeling away the hypocrisy and the nastiness of an affluent suburb/town!