Creators:
David E. KelleyScreenplay:
David E. KelleyComposer:
Sam WilliamsCast:
Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Alexander Skarsgård, Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Zoë Kravitz, Parker Croft, James Tupper, Sarah Baker (more)Seasons(2) / Episodes(14)
Plots(1)
Told through the eyes of three mothers - Madeline, Celeste and Jane - Big Little Lies paints a picture of a town fueled by rumors and divided into the haves and have-nots, exposing the conflicts, secrets and betrayals that compromise relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children, and friends and neighbours. Based on the New York Times number-one bestseller of the same name by Liane Moriarty, this seven-part limited series is a subversive, darkly comedic drama that weaves a tale of murder and mischief as it explores society's myth of perfection and the contradictions that exist beneath our idealized façade of marriage, sex, parenting and friendship. (Roadshow Entertainment)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user gudaulin (1)
Big Little Lies (2017)
The creators of the series set out to create a strong feminist statement about the state of American society and the position of women in it. They managed to grab my attention but for completely different reasons. Practically until the final reckoning scene, which has a clear feminist impact, I perceived Big Little Lies as a significantly feminine series, which actually compromises feminist activism and creates a very unflattering impression of women in the better district on the West Coast. The series tells more about the frustrations and ambitions of members of the upper middle class, about their obsession with their careers and creating a safe environment for their children, into which they project their own unfulfilled goals, rather than about the gender orientation of its protagonists. This is certainly not what the authors intended. They primarily wanted to dissect the phenomenon of domestic violence, which they ultimately succeeded in doing. However, I paid attention to what they depicted in passing, and the image of social and family life in it didn't sit well with me. To be honest, I wasn't interested in the point, the journey to it was much more exciting. My five-star rating in the end was due to the great cast, the performances, and the overall craftsmanship. In any case, I consider Big Little Lies to be one of the best series of 2017. Overall impression: 90%.
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