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The Review Geek
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Has We Were Liars been renewed for Season 2? Here's what we know:
Summary We Were Liars is the latest Amazon Prime Video Original. This psychological thriller has everything from family drama and betrayals to teen angst and memory loss. Amazon Prime Video determines whether to renew a show based on various factors such as completion rate, viewership numbers, production costs, and more. As of now, there's no news regarding the renewal of We Were Liars, but we look at the possibility of a Season 2. We Were Liars is another exciting Amazon Prime Video Original that graced our screens in May 2025. With complex themes of manipulation, privilege, memory loss and burying weaknesses, it's for those who are fans of thriller dramas. The 8-episode show stars Emily Alyn Lind, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada and more. Based on the book of the same name by E. Lockhart, it is helmed by CW regulars, Julie Plec and Carina Adly Mackenzie. With bittersweet moments and plot twists, the season finale will have viewers on the edge of their seats. If you've watched the first season and want to know if there will be a second, this article has all the details you're looking for. Here's everything we know: What is We Were Liars Season 1 about? We Were Liars begins in Summer 17 with an amnesiac Cadence Sinclair trying to recall why she washed up on the beach of her summer house on Beechwood Island, injured and naked, a year ago. The Liars, comprising Gat and her cousins, Johnny and Mirren, were her best friends but haven't spoken to her all year. Desperate to figure out what went down and who is responsible, Cady heads back to Beechwood for answers. Summer 16 is happy, carefree and perfect, that is till Cady starts noticing all that is wrong with her rich and privileged family, the Sinclairs. Her mom and her aunts' sibling rivalry gets worse as they vie for the biggest slice of the inheritance. Her grandparents pit their children against each other to prove themselves. Gat seems to have gotten hot but also conscious of the Sinclairs' prejudice. And Johnny is hiding something that is more than just a kiss gone wrong. We have extensive coverage of We Were Liars Season 1 on the site, including recaps for all episodes. You can find those HERE! Has We Were Liars Been Renewed for Season 2? At the time of writing, Amazon Prime Video hasn't renewed We Were Liars for a Season 2. Amazon tends to look at views and the drop-off rates before renewing or cancelling the show, along with the critical success. Some shows are instantly renewed like Reacher or Fallout while others take years such as THEM and Upload. Popular Amazon Prime Originals do get renewals most of the time but only time will tell if We Were Liars will get a Season 2. But with the novel's prequel, 'Family of Liars' being acquired by Amazon as well, it seems like the studio is interested in renewing the show. What do we know about We Were Liars Season 2? Not much is known about We Were Liars Season 2 at the moment, given that it has not been greenlit. There are two ways it can go. If it is a prequel, it will follow 'Family of Liars'. Some of the novel's premise has already been set up in Season 1 with the mention of Rosemary, the dead fourth Sinclair sister, Carrie's addiction and plastic surgery, her friend, Yardley, Bess' apathy at Rosemary's death and Penny's sinister participation in whatever happened when they were 16. If it is a sequel, there is ample scope for that as well as Season 1 ends with Johnny getting stuck on Beechwood. If the show does return, you can expect a season with approximately 8 episodes, each lasting around an hour. Nothing is confirmed yet, but we'll be sure to update this page as soon as any new information comes in. Would you like to see We Were Liars return for a second season? Or do you think the story has run its course? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Geek Tyrant
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
David Fincher's MINDHUNTER Series Could Return as a Trilogy of Films; Writers are Working on it — GeekTyrant
It's been a long, frustrating road for Mindhunter fans. David Fincher's hauntingly detailed psychological crime series seemed to disappear into the Netflix void after its second season, despite critical acclaim and a passionate fanbase. Since 2019, viewers have been left wondering whether they'd ever get closure or a proper ending. Now, we finally have a flicker of hope… with a twist. In a new conversation with CBR, Holt McCallany, who played Special Agent Bill Tench, shared the most encouraging update we've heard in years, and while it's not Season 3, it could be three two hour movies. 'So look, you know, I had a meeting with David Fincher in his office a few months ago, and he said to me that there is a chance that it may come back as three two-hour movies, but I think it's just a chance. I know there are writers that are working, but you know, David has to be happy with scripts.' While, this isn't a sure thing, there is a possibility of Mindhunter returning as a trilogy of films, that is now officially on the table. For fans who've been stuck in cancellation limbo, this is big news. Mindhunter never looked like a big-budget beast, but Fincher's exacting standards and cinematic approach made the show expensive to produce, and that's part of why Netflix pulled the plug. The fact that writers are currently working on potential scripts signals that Fincher is seriously exploring this idea. And even if Netflix ultimately says no, there's still a chance these films could find a home elsewhere. The streaming landscape has shifted, and more than a few high-profile shows have hopped platforms to get finished. Of course, nothing is greenlit yet, but I love the idea that Mindhunter could return in the form of two-hour films. It's the kind of storytelling format that could actually suit the show's methodical pacing.
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Succession meets White Lotus in this week's Psychological Thrillers: It's Always the Husband by C. L. Taylor, How the Other Half Die by Rachel North, The Stranger In Room Six by Jane Corry
It's Always the Husband is available now from the Mail Bookshop It's Always the Husband by C. L. Taylor (Avon £16.99, 352pp) This is a cute title that sums up what the mums at the school gate think. The object of their suspicion is Will, a single father. His two former partners appear to be either dead or have disappeared. And Will is doing nothing to dispel the gossip. Then newly arrived Jude is attracted to Will, who is the father of her daughter's best friend. But will the attraction prove fatal for Jude? The book is packed with characters who are relatable as school-gate types. Although the plot examines themes such as murder and grief, its key strength is the clever analysis of the part played by gossip. Super plot and snappy chapters. How the Other Half Die by Rachel North (Corvus £9.99, 400pp) Enjoying the psychological suffering of the rich has become a respectable pastime ever since the massive TV hit Succession. In this smartly observed tale the author has not only nailed the finer details of the lifestyle of the uber-wealthy, but also the subtle damage it can cause. All-powerful CEO Geri uses her 70th birthday as an excuse to summon her niece and two nephews to her private Italian island to discuss their inheritance. Predictably, they don't like what they hear. We already know from the prologue that someone dies. North's controlled story-telling maintains tension and also instructs us on the deeply-felt motivations of everyone involved in the dark events that unfold. There is a freshness about her characters that keeps you interested at all times. The Stranger In Room Six by Jane Corry (Penguin £9.99, 448pp) After serving a 15-year sentence for the manslaughter of her husband, Belinda takes a job as a carer in Devon, at the Sunnyside Home for the Young at Heart. There she strikes up a friendship with Mabel, the oldest resident and also the owner. Gradually, both women begin to reveal their secrets to each other. Meanwhile, a mysterious occupant in room six is watching, with plans of her own. The story flits easily between Belinda's life in prison and Mabel's past in the Second World War, conveyed in Corry's deceptively simple prose style. She has a rare talent to see beyond the physical degeneration of old people and portray them with all the rounded characteristics we take for granted in the young. It's also a history of parts of the war we don't know enough about.
BBC News
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Straw Tyler Perry movie wey dey draw emotions from Nigerians
Straw, one new psychological crime thriller movie wey ogbonge American filmmaker Tyler Perry just release on Netflix currently dey totori feem lovers all ova di world. Di feem wey dey rank number one on Netflix globally na movie wey get plenty emotional turmoil and e full of suspense. Di Netflix thriller, wey dem release on 6 June, star Taraji P. Henson as Janiyah Wiltkinson, one single mother wey dey struggle to provide for her sick daughter, Aria (Gabby Jackson). As di movie hit number one for di world on Netflix, Madam Henson for one post on Instagram tok say, "Dis one take me on a journey—deep, raw, real—and I dey so grateful say e dey land wit you, di way e land wit me." "To everibody wey cry, reflect, and feel sometin… I see you. I feel you. Dat na why we do dis," Henson add. Many pipo hail and relate to di feem as e capture di struggles of ordinary pipo we trap for these kind of situations. Wetin Straw dey all about? Di official synopsis for Straw show how one single mother world turn upside down one day, as her day bin go from bad to worse to catastrophic as she struggle to care for her sick daughter. As di situation push am to di edge by di world wey no care about her existence, she dey forced to confront impossible choices for inside society wey no guarantee safety net. As her day bin go out of control, na so she no fit do wetin dey right, wetin dey legal, and wetin even dey real. Di tori wey start from woman wey dey try to hold evritin togeda quickly take unexpected turns and leave pipo wey dey watch to kwesion evritin. Oga Perry tear di tori down to raw moments of desperation, e explore wetin fit happun wen dem push pesin beyond dia limits. Why Janaiyah hold bank hostage? Wetin be di real tori behind her daughter? And wetin e mean wen pesin finally reach dia last straw. Straw, na very heart-breaking, emotional story wey reveal di harsh reality of di world. As e dey tok to Entertainment Weekly, di Oscar nominee say wetin draw her to di tori na how Straw highlight "how easy e dey for pipo wey dey for vulnerable position to dey disregarded or disenfranchised by di system wey suppose protect dem." Straw focus on di financial struggles of single mother Janiyah, wey come across multiple setbacks throughout her day. Di movie also feature two strong women Nicole (Sherri Shepherd) di bank manager and Detective Raymond (Teyana Taylor), wey show di lead character real support for di first time. Dem listen to her struggles and try to de-escalate di situation. Di feem also get one shocking twist for di end, as e dey normal wit Tyler Perry feems, wey go leave fans wit plenty confusions and questions. Casts of Straw Oga Perry feature plenty ogbonge actors for dis movie and dem deliver dia role well. Part of dem na three women wey carry di movie, give di feem life and essence. Taraji P Henson as Janiyah Janiyah Wilkinson na di lead cast member of di movie. She be di helpless mother wey struggle to take care of her sick daughter, Aria. To provide for her basic needs, Janiyah bin work for one grocery store under one unsympathetic boss wey no dey miss opportunity to ridicule her. One day, wen authorities take her daughter, she make one decision wey make her life even more difficult. Taraji P. Henson play di role of Janiyah Witkinson for Straw. She be famous American actress and she don feature for ogbonge movie like Hustle & Flow, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Karate Kid, and Streetwise, among odas. She also don win plenty awards. Sherri Shepherd as Nicole Afta dem fire her from work, Janiyah bin try to cash her cheque for bank, but di cashier tell her say she must provide official ID and she no get. As she no get oda option, Janiyah take out gun to threaten di cashier. Nicole, na di bank manager, wey call di police and alert dem say Janiyah get gun and she carry bomb, she later become support system to Janiyah. Afta Janiyah allow all di hostages to leave di bank, Nicole bin stay back to ensure say she safely surrender herself to di police. Sherri Shepherd na award-winning actress wey don feature for many movies like 30 Rock, The Sex Life of College Girls, and more. Teyana Taylor as Detective Kay Raymond Det. Key Raymond na one former negotiator for di army. She bin work as a detective for di main storyline. Even though she hear say Janiyah allegedly rob bank, Raymond still dey sympathetic towards her and also punish di officer threaten Janiyah earlier. Kay Raymond play incredible role for di feem, and her acting dey highly impactful Teyana Taylor na multitalented public figure. She be actor, dancer, singer, and music video editor wey don show for plenty music videos.
Daily Mail
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Sydney Sweeney is the epitome of glamour in a busty pale blue dress as she joins Julianne Moore and Ashley Roberts at Echo Valley premiere
Sydney Sweeney looked the epitome of glamour in a busty blue dress as she posed at the European premiere of Echo Valley at BFI Southbank in London on Tuesday night. The actress, 27, showed off her incredible sense of style in the halterneck number which highlighted her ample cleavage and had a sweeping design. She completed her outfit with sparkling silver earrings and wore her blonde tresses in loose waves over her shoulders. Sydney stars opposite Julianne Moore in the psychological thriller, where she plays an addict named Claire and follows the story of how far a mother will go for their child. For the premiere Julianne, 64, cut a chic figure in a strapless black gown with quirky flower detailing on it. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Sydney stars opposite Julianne Moore in the psychological thriller, where she plays an addict named Claire and follows the story of how far a mother will go for their child Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts was also in attendance at the premiere and looked stunning in a burnt yellow dress and black corset. Speaking about the plot previously, Sydney said: 'My character Claire is not the best daughter and she puts her mom through a lot. 'Claire shows up covered in blood at her mother's doorstep in one scene.' The premiere comes shortly after she finally broke her silence on her split from Jonathan Davino. Sydney and Jonathan, 41, started dating 2018 and got engaged in 2022 but kept their romance largely out of the public eye. Over the past few months, though, they were trailed by a swirl of rumours that they had called off the wedding, fuelled by Sydney's sightings without his ring. Last week she finally put the swirling speculation to bed by confirming her relationship status while plugging her new film to The Times. When she was asked whether she was still planning her wedding, she replied: 'No,' and when prodded on whether she was single, she said: 'Yes.' She wore her blonde tresses in a straight style Echo Valley stars Julianne as a horse trainer on a Pennsylvania farm and Sydney as her daughter, who turns up one day spattered with someone else's blood, triggering a thriller plot line and a family drama. Kyle MacLachlan plays the husband of Julianne's character in the new film. Directed by Michael Pearce, the film also features Fiona Shaw, who is best known to moviegoers around the world as Harry Potter's Aunt Petunia. Echo Valley will receive a limited theatrical release in the United States this Friday, and next Friday will become more widely available on Apple TV+.
