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Liar has just enough twists to make it more than just another thriller -- though its treatment of sensitive issues leaves something to be desired.
Anita Singh Daily Telegraph (UK) It's a bad sign when you find yourself yearning for them to show more of these, because the present-day action is lacking. Rated: 2/5 Mar 2, 2020 Full Review Allison Keene Collider Instead, it becomes a cat and mouse game of often boneheaded moves that become more baffling and outrageous as the series continues, with little sense of motivation or development of its characters. Rated: 2/5 Apr 17, 2019 Full Review Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) The drama knows it is exploiting rape for entertainment. Rated: 1/5 Jul 10, 2018 Full Review Eleanor Bley Griffiths Radio Times Liar is the sort of psychological thriller that will leave you lying awake in bed, turning over the evidence in your mind and trying to get at the truth - even though the answer remains elusive. Apr 17, 2019 Full Review Daisy Wyatt iNews.co.uk I could forgive their simplified storytelling if the effect was as dazzling as their previous work. Instead, Liar was disappointing in its lack of nuance and unbelievable lines. Jan 25, 2019 Full Review Alex Moreland metro.co.uk Liar's depiction of rape wasn't just insensitive, it was reckless. Jan 21, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
Simon S Really gripping - ignore the bad reviews; we loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/12/24 Full Review Laura T I think the name Liar implies that this show would be nuanced enough to show two individuals in conflict and the mystery would be who is lying. I think it seemed to start out this way for maybe 40 percent of the episodes but then descended into absurdity - and often offensive absurdity. The rapist was at first charming at least outwardly but descended in mustache twirling, smirking evil. Rather than being depicted as an evil man, he became an over the top caricature of a villain. I don't think the crime of rape was treated as the horrific crime it is. Rather just a sensational element to move the story along. For instance, why did the female cop who projected strength have to be raped too? Because it made the show more "entertaining" in the creator's minds Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 07/31/23 Full Review Chris K Much better than I was expecting after having read some of the other reviews on here! A perfectly acceptable whodunnit! Watch it and make your own mind up about it. I did and I am glad I did. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/09/22 Full Review maria a Fairly well put-together crime meets family drama short series. Not a complete waste of time. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I found that the story line had great potential to lead me to a great ending. However, after the first 5 and a half episodes left me wanting more and expecting a big twist ,as the episodes hinted, I was left wanting a less traditional and cliché ending to the entire show. I feel that the constant character suspense was thrilling whilst Laura was so stretched as a character that it was too far fetched that to believe she had so much depth. After being revealed she did in fact murder Andrew I was still favouring Andrew as a character than Laura and overall ruined the show for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed this storyline - I liked how in the beginning the narrative sided with society into thinking she's the crazy women that couldn't control her drink and regrets being an easy drunk mess and that he's the handsome, kind, single parent surgeon who has lost his wife that would never harm a woman, if anything she would beg lucky to have gone on a date with him. I think Andrew(character name) is an exceptional actor - fantastic skills, great to watch- I really loved him at first then hated him, he made great instinctive choices. Charming , charismatic then cunning and evil. The laura character I felt was a good actor but her face irritated me she doesn't captivate at all and I'm not invested in her nor is she likable or charismatic. I enjoyed the Detective and also loved the fact that she was ethnic- in a cast full of white actors (only 2 are non white). Sad! hopefully season 2 will be different cast wise. Overall good watch and eye opening to assault and rape cases, hopefully helping people to keep an open mind and not judge based on what society tells us. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 2017 The Date Laura is set up with Andrew, a father of one of her students; they enjoy a lovely first date, but the next day, accusations begin to circulate. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 2017 I Know You're Lying Andrew tries to push the situation with Laura to the back of his mind until Luke forces him to confront the accusations made against him. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 2017 White Rabbit A man from Laura's past visits Andrew and reveals some powerful information about Laura; Laura realizes she must turn to Andrew for help with a student. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 2, 2017 Catherine Laura travels to Edinburgh to uncover the truth behind Andrew's wife's death, but finds more than she bargained for. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 9, 2017 Check Mate Laura's resolve to bring Andrew to justice deepens and she enlists Tom's help in her plan; however, when a deception in Laura's personal life comes to light, she is left with no one to turn to, and she resorts to dangerous methods to force Andrew. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 16, 2017 The Marshes Terrified of arrest, Andrew enlists Luke's help as an alibi, but Laura won't give up easily; violent consequences are imminent. Details
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Director
James Strong, Sam Donovan
Creator
Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Executive Producer
Harry Williams, Jack Williams, James Strong
Screenwriter
Harry Williams, Jack Williams
Network
ITV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 11, 2017