If you loved
Apples Never Fall
Liane Moriarty · Book · 2021
If you were captivated by Apples Never Fall, you crave stories where pristine suburban facades mask deep, unsettling family secrets and moral decay.
Films on the same thread
Anatomy of a Fall
Justine Triet · Film · 2023
Shares a thread with Apples Never Fall: Domestic Thriller.
Much like the unraveling of the Delaney family in Apples Never Fall, this film forces you to navigate the murky space between memory and truth during a high-stakes marital crisis.
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Apples Never Fall: Domestic Thriller.
The domestic tension found in Apples Never Fall translates perfectly here, as you watch a seemingly idyllic household implode under the weight of hidden scandals and dangerous, seductive power dynamics.
Series on the same thread
Big Little Lies
David E. Kelley · Series · 2017
Explores: Secrets and Lies, Privilege, Female Friendship.
If the complex character dynamics of Apples Never Fall kept you hooked, you will find a familiar thrill in this story of mothers whose perfect lives hide dark, violent secrets.
Little Fires Everywhere
Liz Tigelaar · Series · 2020
Explores: Class Conflict, Mother-Daughter Relationships, Secrets and Lies.
This series mirrors the suburban scrutiny of Apples Never Fall by exploring how the arrival of an enigmatic outsider forces a picture-perfect family to confront their own long-buried lies.
Desperate Housewives
Marc Cherry · Series · 2004
Explores: Secrets and Lies, Suburban Life, Female Friendship.
The dark underbelly of suburban life that made Apples Never Fall so addictive is on full display here, as you peel back the layers of a seemingly perfect neighborhood's hidden tragedies.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Teacher's Trial
The Australian · Podcast · 2025
This true crime investigation captures the same obsession with marital disappearance found in Apples Never Fall, tracking the legal and personal fallout when a spouse is accused of murder.
Serial
Serial Productions & The New York Times · Podcast · 2026
Explores: Justice system flaws, Legal ambiguity, Deep-dive reporting.
The intense focus on human fallibility and the ambiguity of justice in this podcast echoes the same gripping, character-driven uncertainty that defines the narrative arc of Apples Never Fall.
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Common questions
Is Apples Never Fall a standalone novel?
Yes, Apples Never Fall is a standalone novel written by Liane Moriarty. It was published in 2021 and explores complex themes regarding the Delaney family, marriage, and sibling relationships without being part of a larger book series.
Can I watch the adaptation of Apples Never Fall?
Yes, you can watch the adaptation of Apples Never Fall as it is currently available as a Peacock Original TV series. The show is based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, who is also the author of Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers.
Who is the author of Apples Never Fall?
The author of Apples Never Fall is Liane Moriarty. She is a bestselling author known for writing other popular titles such as Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, both of which share a focus on complex human dynamics.
What themes are explored in Apples Never Fall?
Apples Never Fall focuses on the dynamics of the Delaney family. The novel examines the nature of marriage and sibling relationships, specifically looking at how the people we love the most have the capacity to hurt us the deepest.