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House of Lies

2012·Show
58Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.4Metacritic636.2Rotten Tomatoes–82%
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fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

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Very funny, high energy.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody9
  • Dark Humor8

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Liar, liar...

Charming, fast talking Marty Kaan and his crack team of management consultants know how to play the corporate game better than anyone, by using every dirty trick in the book to woo powerful CEOs and close huge deals. In the board rooms, barrooms, and bedrooms of the power elite, corruption is business as usual and everyone's out for themselves first. Nothing is sacred in this scathing, irreverent satire of corporate America today.
Wall Street SatireCynical Corporate DramaPsychological ManipulationSharp DialogueMoral AmbiguityGreed and PowerAnti-Hero ProtagonistFinancial ThrillerDark ComedyHigh-Stakes Negotiation

Crew

Directed by:
Stephen Hopkins, John Dahl, Uta Briesewitz
Written by:
Matthew Carnahan, David Walpert, Jessika Borsiczky
Produced by:
Matthew Carnahan

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about House of Lies

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Lies legally?

fuboTVParamount+Spectrum On Demand

House of Lies is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, and Spectrum On Demand in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is House of Lies worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 7.4 and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of Lies rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does House of Lies have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 58 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on House of Lies?

Critics63
Audiences73

Not quite. Audiences rate House of Lies higher (73) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did House of Lies air?

It ran from 2012 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is House of Lies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch House of Lies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for House of Lies in 24 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does House of Lies use?

Romantic False LeadCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveOnly in It for the MoneyDowner EndingThe CharmerGirl-on-Girl is HotLame ComebackThe DragonWhere da White Women At?Only-Child SyndromeHero WorshipAs Herselfand 71 more

TV Tropes lists 83 storytelling tropes for House of Lies, including Romantic False Lead, Corrupt Corporate Executive, Only in It for the Money.