Five days after its release, Prime Video’s new thriller mystery show that feels likeBig Little Lieshas taken the number one spot on the streaming charts. Based on the titular bestselling book by Liane Moriarty, the show Big Little Lies brought the audience into the mysterious world of Monterey, California, a wealthy beachfront town. It showed that even the most perfect-looking families have betrayals and lies under the surface. Prime Video recently adaptedthe bookWe Were Liarsby E. Lockhart,which has a similar ambiance, and it has become a hit.
We Were Liarsonly released on June 18, butFlix Patrolreveals that the show has already taken the #1 spot on Prime Video’s top shows list, both in the United States and worldwide. The mystery follows a wealthy teen girl named Cadence Sinclair who spends every summer on her family’s private island. After an accident in Summer 16, she returns to the island is Summer 17 to uncover the truth about what happened.
Theshow is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, given its similar themes and air of mystery. Additionally,We Were Liars' success proves two things. One, that the messy lives of the wealthy elite still intrigue the general public, and two, fans will always invest in a good mystery.
What We Were Liars' Success Means
We Were Liars Expands Prime’s Catalog Of Excellent Mystery/Thriller Shows
While the streaming site has plenty of successful shows across a variety of genres,We Were Liars' success continues the trend of Prime Video releasing successful, criticially acclaimed mystery and thriller shows. OtherPrime Original showsincludeBosch,Reacher,Cross, andTom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.If they continue to put out solid shows within the genre, they could be the go-to streaming service for mysteries and thrillers – a title that Netflix currently holds.
Additionally, while it’s too soon to tell,We Were Liars' success hints that the show could get renewed by Prime for season 2. Theend ofWe Were Liarsseason 1set the show up for another season, and the book is part of a trilogy. Hopefully, the show continues to stay at the top of streaming charts because the decision on renewing versus canceling will almost definitely come down to numbers.
Our Take On We Were Liars' Success On The Streaming Charts
We Were Liars Was Bound For Success Based On The Book’s Popularity
Given the novel’spopularity on BookTokand the high demand for YA shows, We Were Liars was bound for success from the start, so its streaming chart success is exciting but unsurprising. However, the creative team on the show smartly expanded the role of the parents, giving it broader appeal.
Family of Liars(2022)
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The show might focus on a teen mystery, but the Sinclair sisters make the show just as appealing to an older audience. I can only hope that the traction is enough for the show to get a second season because I need to know where they plan to go with one major twist that happens in the final seconds of the We Were Liars.
