House of Lies
House of Lies

House of Lies

2022TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Ji-Na works as a contract employee at a hotel. She appears to live a normal life, but, internally, she is filled with an inferiority complex. One day, she hears that her older sister Ji-Hyun is missing. Ji-Na goes to Rose Mansion Apartment, where her parents live. There, she faces unexpected cases. She can't trust the residents at Rose Mansion, who seem suspicious. Ji-Na seeks out the truth in her sister's disappearance with the help of Detective Min-Soo . Min-Soo is the only one who believes Ji-Na.

Read Reviews

Insights

IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users78%
Director: Matthew CarnahanGenres: Comedy-drama

Plot Summary

The series follows Marty Kaan, a charismatic but morally flexible management consultant, and his team as they navigate the cutthroat world of corporate consulting. They employ manipulative tactics and exploit the weaknesses of their clients to achieve their own financial and personal gains. The show delves into the complex relationships within Marty's team and his dysfunctional family life, particularly his relationships with his ex-wife, Monica, and his father, Jeremiah.

Critical Reception

House of Lies received generally positive reviews throughout its run, particularly for its sharp writing, satirical edge, and the performances of its lead cast, especially Don Cheadle. Critics often praised its unflinching look at corporate culture and its willingness to tackle complex ethical dilemmas with dark humor. However, some reviews noted that the show could occasionally become convoluted with its plotlines and character arcs.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its biting satire of corporate culture and the consulting world.
  • Don Cheadle's performance as Marty Kaan was frequently highlighted as a major strength.
  • The show's blend of dark humor and character-driven drama was often a point of appreciation.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the show's humor and its satirical take on business practices. Many viewers enjoyed the complex character dynamics and the performances, particularly Don Cheadle's. Some found the plot occasionally hard to follow, but overall, the audience response was favorable.

Awards & Accolades

Don Cheadle was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy in 2013 and 2014 for his role as Marty Kaan.

Fun Fact

The show was originally based on the novel "House of Lies" by Martin Kroll.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
ParkMin

ParkMin

Even with a short runtime of 45min 12 episodes, a lot of it felt redundant. The mystery started to get really bland by episode 6, there was no rhyme or reason to it. The writer had a few ideas for the first 4 episodes but she was clearly lo...