What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedBig Little Lies
David E. Kelley · Series · 2017
If you loved Big Little Lies, start with Big Little Lies (Liane Moriarty, 2014) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Big Little Lies across media.
You crave the way Big Little Lies unmasks the dark, volatile secrets hiding behind the polished facades of affluent suburban life.
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Books on the same thread
Little Fires Everywhere
Celeste Ng · Book · 2018
Shares a thread with Big Little Lies: Secrets and lies.
Like Big Little Lies, this story dissects the pressures of motherhood and the destructive weight of secrets within a community that prizes a veneer of perfect, planned order.
Apples Never Fall
Liane Moriarty · Book · 2021
Explores: dysfunctional family, marital secrets, sibling rivalry.
Written by the author of Big Little Lies, this narrative explores the same unsettling reality that a family’s domestic life can unravel into mystery and betrayal overnight.
Sharp Objects
Gillian Flynn · Book · 2018
Shares 3 threads with Big Little Lies: Small Town Secrets, Psychological Thriller, Domestic Noir.
If the psychological depth of Big Little Lies pulled you in, you will be captivated by this look at the trauma and poisonous secrets lurking in small towns.
Pieces of Her
Karin Slaughter · Book
Shares a thread with Big Little Lies: psychological thriller.
This story mirrors the maternal focus of Big Little Lies, centering on the shock of discovering that the mother you thought you knew has a hidden, dangerous past.
Films on the same thread
The Housemaid
Paul Feig · Film · 2025
Shares 2 threads with Big Little Lies: Secrets and Lies, Psychological Thriller.
This film captures the same tension found in Big Little Lies, where a seemingly ordinary domestic situation shifts into a dangerous game of power and hidden agendas.
Gone Girl
David Fincher · Film · 2014
Shares 2 threads with Big Little Lies: Psychological Thriller, Domestic Noir.
Much like the breakdown of marriage portrayed in Big Little Lies, this film masterfully navigates the manipulation and darkness that can fester within a high-profile relationship.
The Wizard of Lies
Barry Levinson · Film · 2017
Explores: Ponzi scheme, Betrayal of Trust, Family disintegration.
This biographical drama echoes the themes of Big Little Lies by showing how a single, massive deception can destroy the lives of those closest to the perpetrator.
Secrets & Lies
Mike Leigh · Film · 1996
Explores: Class Differences, Family Secrets, Racial Identity.
This film explores the complexities of mother-daughter relationships and family secrets, providing a grounded, character-driven experience similar to the emotional stakes of Big Little Lies.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
If you enjoyed the way Big Little Lies examined the dark underbelly of a specific community, this podcast offers a similarly deep, investigative look at provincial life.
Sex, Lies & Murder
Podcast
Explores: Adultery, Marital Discord, Double Life.
These true stories echo the suburban discord of Big Little Lies, focusing on how hidden double lives and marital resentment can lead to devastating, violent consequences.
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Common questions
Is Big Little Lies based on a book?
Yes, Big Little Lies is based on the 2014 novel of the same name. The 2017 television series adaptation by David E. Kelley follows the story of three mothers whose lives unravel until a murder occurs.
What is the premise of Big Little Lies?
Big Little Lies focuses on three mothers of first graders living in a community where their seemingly perfect lives begin to fall apart. The narrative tension builds until the situation reaches the point of murder.
Should I read the book Big Little Lies before watching the show?
You can experience the story in either format. The 2014 book Big Little Lies serves as the source material for the 2017 television series. Both versions detail the unraveling lives of three mothers that eventually lead to a murder.
Is Big Little Lies a television series?
Yes, Big Little Lies is a television series created by David E. Kelley that premiered in 2017. It is an adaptation of the 2014 book and follows the story of three mothers of first graders whose lives lead to a murder.