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The Lying Game

2011·Show
30Episodes in2Seasons·TV-14
IMDb7.3Metacritic637.6Rotten Tomatoes83%62%
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The Lying Game fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Mystery, family, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A lost twin. A dark secret. A deadly game.

Emma, a kind-hearted foster kid who can't catch a break, finds out she has an identical twin sister, Sutton, who - unlike Emma - was adopted by wealthy parents and is seemingly living an ideal life. After their initial meeting, Sutton talks Emma into stepping into her life for a few days while she pursues a lead on their birth mother. Initially excited to do this favor for her sister, Emma soon learns that Sutton has gone missing and could be in trouble. Now, Emma must decide whether to come clean to Sutton's family and risk her own safety in the hope of uncovering her twin sister's true whereabouts, along with the truth about why they were separated in the first place.
Teen Mystery ThrillerIdentity Swap DramaFamily SecretsComing-of-Age StoryDeception & IntrigueWealth & PrivilegeFoster System ThemesSuspenseful NarrativeFriendship & Betrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Michael Grossman, Wendey Stanzler
Written by:
Stacy Rukeyser
Produced by:
Fred Gerber

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Lying Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Lying Game legally?

NetflixPlexTubi TVHowdy

The Lying Game is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Lying Game worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Lying Game rated?

TV-14

It's rated TV-14 in the United States.

How many seasons does The Lying Game have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 30 episodes of about 42 minutes each.

Is The Lying Game based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Lying Game?

Critics73
Audiences70

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 70 out of 100, so both groups see The Lying Game much the same way.

When did The Lying Game air?

It ran from 2011 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is The Lying Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Lying Game?

3AUCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Lying Game in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Lying Game use?

ForeshadowingRefuge in AudacityAll Girls Want Bad BoysBig Sister InstinctRich BitchOne-Steve LimitContrived CoincidenceAlways Identical TwinsIn Love with the MarkBrilliant, but LazySibling Yin-YangConsummate Liarand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Lying Game, including Foreshadowing, Refuge in Audacity, All Girls Want Bad Boys.