One of Us Is Lying
One of Us Is Lying

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One of Us Is Lying

2022
TV Show
Canceled
2 Seasons
English

The story of what happens when five high schoolers walk into detention and only four make it out alive. Everyone is a suspect, and everyone has something to hide.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users86%
Director: Jennifer Morrison, Patrick Shirley, Viet Nguyen, Glen WinterGenres: Mystery, Teen Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series follows the death of Simon Kelleher, who dies during detention at Bayview High. The four students who were in the detention room with him—Bronwyn, Cooper, Addy, and Nate—become the prime suspects. As they try to clear their names, they uncover secrets about each other and the school.

Critical Reception

One of Us Is Lying was generally met with mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at its engaging mystery and fast-paced plot, though some critics found it to be a familiar trope within the teen drama genre. The performances of the young cast were also frequently highlighted.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its addictive mystery and suspenseful plot.

  • Appreciated for its portrayal of diverse teen characters and their complex relationships.

  • Some found the narrative predictable and derivative of other teen thrillers.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the show's ability to keep viewers guessing and its compelling characters. Many enjoyed the suspense and the twists, though a portion found the plot to be somewhat formulaic.

Fun Fact

The series is based on the 2017 New York Times bestselling young adult novel of the same name by Karen M. McManus.

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