Big Little Lies

Name: Big Little Lies
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-02-19
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Alexander Skarsgård

2017 | 2 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 8 Emmys, it earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: expect violence.

The tale of three mothers of first graders whose apparently perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
89% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 5 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Limited Series, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie and 1 more. Won 4 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor – TV, Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actress – TV. Won 2 SAG Awards: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series, Screen Actors Guild Awards: Nicole Kidman. Won 4 Critics' Choice Awards: Critics' Choice Awards: Best Movie/Miniseries, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Actress in a Movie/Miniseries, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Movie/Miniseries, Critics' Choice Awards: Best Supporting Actress in a Movie/Miniseries. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Long Form – Adapted. Also nominated for 5 more Emmys, 4 more Golden Globes and 1 more SAG Award. Plus 3 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a solid audience
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 953K people sought it out in the past year