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| HBO | Season Premiere Date: June 9, 2019 |
Summary:
Perry's mother (Meryl Streep) seeks answers as the friendships and marriages of those involved are tested by their secrets and lies.
Genre(s):
Comedy, Drama
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Season 2 Episodes
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S2:E7. I Want to Know
Air Date: July 21, 2019
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S2:E6. The Bad Mother
Air Date: July 14, 2019
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S2:E5. Kill Me
Air Date: July 7, 2019
Jun 10, 2019
Though there are a few moments where Kelley gives in to his tendencies for burlesque – as in the characterization of the principal of the elementary school attended by the main characters’ children – in the first three episodes, “Big Little Lies” retains the invigorating mix of dark comedy and drama that made the first season so special. ... Rather than running out of gas in its second season, “Big Little Lies” is more deliciously watchable than ever.
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Jun 7, 2019
Not the least of Big Little Lies' achievements is its relentless mockery of the moneyed class of California progressives from which most of its cast and writers presumably spring. Its characters embrace every crackpot totem of fashionable liberalism with bubblehead enthusiasm that masks a profound lack of sincerity.
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Jun 6, 2019
This second season is worth it just for the opportunity to watch Streep have fun. ... “Big Little Lies” still takes time for the gauzy flashbacks as Celeste grapples with assorted emotional responses during sessions with her therapist (Robin Weigert), but the whole enterprise feels peppier, poppier and more entertaining as viewers spend more time with these pretty people with pretty significant problems.
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Jun 6, 2019
After watching the first three episodes of season two, I’m still not sure I can say that the return of “Big Little Lies” is altogether necessary. But I can say that it promises to be thoroughly enjoyable and smart, with the same conspicuously good acting, the same sharp David E. Kelley writing, and the same spectacular Monterey views that contrast so well with the characters’ dark inner lives.
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The Guardian
Dec 4, 2019
Jun 6, 2019
Surprisingly, even shockingly, almost everything about season 1 that was overwrought and overdone has been ratcheted down. What was given insufficient exposure—specifically, Laura Dern—has been ratcheted up. And what’s entirely new to the game—namely Meryl Streep—is close to perfection.
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Jun 3, 2019
Though the three episodes made available to press are enjoyable enough, thanks largely to the cast’s continued strong performances, they’re weighed down by heavy-handed writing and an inchoate grasp of what powered the first season—namely, its subtlety, surprise, and emotional murkiness.
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Jun 25, 2019
Big little lies two has exceeded my expectations, I was curious to see how they were going to follow the incredible first season, and after 2 years of waiting it was certainly worth it. 100% recommend this show.
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Jun 10, 2019
The fact that this show has managed to recapture the magic that made the first season so good is incredible, all things considered. And Meryl Streep is just the greatest ever.
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Jun 9, 2019
We’re back. Originally I thought a second season would be a bad idea but I was completely wrong. Great cast, acting & storytelling the show keeps rolling along doing what it does best
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Aug 7, 2019
Season two keeps the drama level very high, sometimes was too much, but the performances were supreme.
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Jan 11, 2020
An unnecessary second season, but a thrilling guilty pleasure. You can't get bored watching Kidman and Streep fighting.
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Jul 27, 2019
The production quality of season two is just as good as the first, but the story limps along and isn't nearly as enthralling as the first. This season should be the conclusion of the series.
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Oct 30, 2019
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Seasons & Episodes
- Series Overview
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Season 2
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Season 2 Overview
Air Date: June 9, 2019
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S2:E7. I Want to Know
Air Date: July 21, 2019
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S2:E6. The Bad Mother
Air Date: July 14, 2019
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S2:E5. Kill Me
Air Date: July 7, 2019
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S2:E4. Big Little Lies 11
Air Date: June 30, 2019
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S2:E3. The End of the World
Air Date: June 23, 2019
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S2:E1. Episode 202
Air Date: June 16, 2019
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S2:E1. What Have They Done?
Air Date: June 9, 2019
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Season 2 Overview
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Season 1
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Season 1 Overview
Air Date: February 19, 2017
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Season 1 Overview