Overview

• The eight-episode mystery thriller wrapped its debut run with a surprising, faithful twist that reframed viewers’ understanding of Cadence and her friends.
• Creators Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie resisted altering the novel’s bleak ending to reinforce the show’s focus on trauma, secrets and the weight of consequence.
• Production leads have confirmed plans to follow E. Lockhart’s prequel, Family of Liars, for a second season centered on the Sinclair sisters as teens.
• Emily Alyn Lind’s portrayal of Cadence earned widespread acclaim, and Joseph Zada’s performance as Johnny was hailed as a breakthrough in early reviews.
• Prime Video’s adaptation has generated strong streaming numbers and social media buzz, with many viewers praising its binge-watch appeal.