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The first season of Big Little Lies was announced on November 25, 2014. It consists of seven episodes. It debuted with "Somebody's Dead" on February 19, 2017 on HBO, and concluded with "You Get What You Need" on April 2, 2017.[1]

Premise

Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling book, and featuring Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Shailene Woodley, this darkly comedic series tells the tale of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to the point of murder.[2]

Adaptation

The first season, initially conceived as a solitary one, covers the majority of Liane Moriarty's Big Little Lies, with some minor alterations to the plot, additional characters, and an ending that could be considered more open-ended. Integral plot details left untouched, such as Bonnie's childhood, have instead been incorporated into the second season with slight deviance from the source material.

Monterey, California

As opposed to the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia featured in the novel, the Californian city of Monterey provides the scenery for the first season.

Joseph Bachman

Joseph Bachman, the director of Monterey's portrayal of Avenue Q, does not exist in the novel and is central to the drama of Madeline's life through their infidelity in the first season.

Credits

Cast

Starring

Also Starring

Guest Starring

Co-Starring

  • Mark Adair-Rios as Coach Bob
    (2 episodes)
  • Ron A. Brooks as Detective Collins
    ("You Get What You Need")
  • Nelly Buchet as Juliette
    (5 episodes)
  • Lacy Camp as Secretary
    ("Once Bitten")
  • Chloe Coleman as Skye Carlson
    (7 episodes)
  • Parker Croft as Brent
    (5 episodes)
  • Cameron Crovetti and Nicholas Crovetti as Max and Josh Wright
    (7 episodes)
  • Lauren Glazier as Dr. Megan Shapiro
    ("Once Bitten")
  • Kate Rene Gleason as Stacey
    ("Serious Mothering")
  • Stephen Graybill as Saxon Baker
    (3 episodes)
  • Stacie Greenwell as Lydia
    (3 episodes)
  • Keisuke Hoashi as Dr. Leo Chang
    (3 episodes)
  • Anil Kumar as Dr. Scott Winslow
    ("Once Bitten")
  • Jennifer Lafleur as Fiona Brewster
    ("Living the Dream")
  • Kimmy Shields as Kelly
    (5 episodes)
  • Tim True as Detective Walt Gibson
    (4 episodes)
  • Carrie Wampler as Lori
    (2 episodes)

Crew

  • David Rubin
    (Casting by)
  • Alix Friedberg
    (Costume Designer)
  • Susan Jacobs
    (Music Supervisor)
  • David Berman
    (Edited by)
  • Maxime Lahaie
    (Edited by)
  • Sylvain Lebel
    (Edited by)
  • Jim Vega
    (Edited by)
  • John Paino
    (Production Designer)
  • Yves Bélanger
    (Director of Photography)
  • Marc Côté
    (Co-Producer)
  • Liane Moriarty
    (Producer; Based on the Novel by)
  • Barbara A. Hall
    (Produced by)
  • Nathan Ross
    (Executive Producer)
  • Gregg Fienberg
    (Executive Producer)
  • Nicole Kidman
    (Executive Producer)
  • Per Saari
    (Executive Producer)
  • Reese Witherspoon
    (Executive Producer)
  • Bruna Papandrea
    (Executive Producer)
  • Jean-Marc Vallée
    (Executive Producer; Directed by)
  • David E. Kelley
    (Executive Producer; Created by; Written for television by)

Episodes

Somebody's Dead

1.1 | February 19, 2017
A suspicious death at a coastal elementary school draws attention to the frictions among three mothers and their families.

Serious Mothering

1.2 | February 26, 2017
Jane deflects questions from Ziggy; Madeline is outraged over a slight from Renata; Celeste suggests she and Perry see a counselor.

Living the Dream

1.3 | March 5, 2017
Madeline irks Renata; Celeste succumbs to Perry's charms; Jane opens up to Madeline about her past.

Push Comes to Shove

1.4 | March 12, 2017
Nathan invites Madeline and Ed to a dinner to discuss Abigail; Celeste backs Madeline's play, despite Perry's concerns; Jane unlocks a key to her past.

Once Bitten

1.5 | March 19, 2017
Madeline gets encouraging news about the play; Jane is told of the school's decision about Ziggy; Celeste is put on the spot by her therapist.

Burning Love

1.6 | March 26, 2017
Madeline worries about Jane's behavior; Jane confronts Renata about a school petition; Bonnie tells Nathan about Abigail's secret project.

You Get What You Need

1.7 | April 2, 2017
Celeste takes steps towards independence; Madeline deals with fallout from her past; Jane learns the identity of the school bully.

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