Hand her that Emmy! Fantastic isn't good enough! This episode was so unexpected for an episode 2( they're usually slow and build up for a big thing) yet it showed us how everything is falling apart. The acting is superb which makes it even more captivating. "I will not not be rich" says it all. We feel and root for her when we may not have at the beginning, and Dern's portrayal is on point.
24 Reviews
Erosion
FashionDramatic17 June 2019
If you were given the impression that season two would focus exclusively on the fallout from the events of the first season's finale, you're in for a surprise. If season one was a slow burn, season two at this point has its foot all the way down on the gas, and it doesn't seem like that it will be letting up anytime soon.
The episode is creating a very ominous vibe that appears may last for the remainder of the second season. The secrets, the lies; they are unraveling on our characters very quickly, whether they are still kept secret or not.
With five episodes to go for the rest of this season, there is no question at this point that Big Little Lies is headed to no calm and all storm, and there is no predictability as to what could come next. That's what makes the series so wonderful--we have no idea how these characters are going to land because Big Little Lies is in no way formulaic television.
The episode is creating a very ominous vibe that appears may last for the remainder of the second season. The secrets, the lies; they are unraveling on our characters very quickly, whether they are still kept secret or not.
With five episodes to go for the rest of this season, there is no question at this point that Big Little Lies is headed to no calm and all storm, and there is no predictability as to what could come next. That's what makes the series so wonderful--we have no idea how these characters are going to land because Big Little Lies is in no way formulaic television.
This is world class television
rodrigues-3918917 June 2019
I have no idea who is going to win the Emmy? Dern, Woodley, Streep and Kidman are absolutely outstanding.
I never thought this show could get any better but season 2 has seriously raised the standards.
World class television at its finest👏🏽
World class television at its finest👏🏽
Living up to the expectations, so far.
josephsparkes17 June 2019
I was worried that this show wouldn't hit the heights of last season, but two episodes in & it's impressed me even more so, compared to this point last season. The acting, the story, the music, the cinematography, everything. Even made my eyes water at the end, well done.
Holy Macaroni
UniqueParticle17 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Perfection from start to finish! Celeste Wright (Nicole Kidman), Jane Chapman (Shailene Woodley) and everyone else acted so well; although I think Renata Klein (Laura Dern) had a couple moments of overreacting, she's excellent regardless! Also Ed Mackenzie (Adam Scott) is a delight, among one of the best things with him in it and I'm so glad Asperger's syndrome was brought up again.
Oh my god!
ojvhakkinen17 June 2019
What an amazing episode! At this point I think we can all agree that the second season is not a disappointment and definitely not unnecessary. If the next five episodes continue to be this impressive I think this might even surpass an already excellent first season. Plot took major turns this week and the pace is admittedly faster than expected. But that's not a bad thing because this show still isn't rushing things (unlike certain other popular HBO show that ended recently). I have no idea what is going to happen next and I love it.
And the acting... Laura Dern is the MVP this week, but everyone does amazing work. Ladies are in the forefront (and deservedly so) but Adam Scott has earned some praise as well.
This and Chernobyl have successfully cured my post-GOT depression. HBO still rocks. Only real flaw I have with this episode is that once again I have to wait for the next one for a week. This season is surpassing my expectations.
And the acting... Laura Dern is the MVP this week, but everyone does amazing work. Ladies are in the forefront (and deservedly so) but Adam Scott has earned some praise as well.
This and Chernobyl have successfully cured my post-GOT depression. HBO still rocks. Only real flaw I have with this episode is that once again I have to wait for the next one for a week. This season is surpassing my expectations.
Oh what a tangled web....
mcunningham-1017 June 2019
New Beginnings, New Endings
sorianocamilo2217 June 2019
Everything begins to explode, what seemed to have closed in the first season, catches the Monterey 5 again. An espisode in which wounds are opened, cycles are closed and others just began. Lies haunt and they start wreaking havoc.
The best episode so far
lashasuperman17 June 2019
just wonderful
guillevica18 June 2019
Still far from the first season but on its way
trojahunter18 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This episode was better than the first one, of course I still believe that this season is more of a 'what will become of them' fanfiction than a second season. Characters don't do much, the story is all on Meryl Streep now and she hasn't dissapointed! My one problem with this episode was Jane's handling of telling Ziggy about his father. I think it too much emotional and irrational, I don't mean that she should have said that he was a great man and blah blah blah. He was a cheater and that's unforgivable itself, but downright saying it was an assault was a bit too much. To tell your
8_year_old son that he's the result of rape is not good for his mental state. He will grow up thinking he's unwanted and an abomination, when he's in relationship age he'll think he's like his father and every attachment to a female would be awkward for him.
At the same time Ed confronting Maddy was good I just hope that this cheating matter ends soon and wouldn't go till the last episode.
All in all it's still worth watching and thinking about even though with pale male characterization, the absence of Perry is a thorn in the eye.
A rehash mish-mash, Meryl Streep notwithstanding
rebinger-119 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
Bleh. I'm done. It's a lot of repetition. How many times does Zoe Kravitz have to be asked "Is something wrong?". I think the screenwriters are writing by the seats of the pants. Meryl Streep adds a bit of needling craziness but her character is more repellent than interesting. It's all about her rabbity teeth, unfortunately.
A Greatly Written Episode That Feels Like Classic Big Little Lies
hermesv-4174021 June 2019
While I was slightly disappointed with the season premiere, this episode kickstarts the season into high gear. The cast is great as always and the addition of Crystal Fox's subtly great performance is yet another great addition to the series. Laura Dern steals the episode with her awesome performance as Renata. The plots are moving forward at a nice pace. Can't wait to see how the events of this episode reverberate into later episodes.
Why I renewed HBO NOW
pfeiferlj22 June 2019
This big little series is the reason I wait for Sunday nights. What a relief that Season 2 grabs my attention like Season 1. The acting is excellent, pulling you into each character's struggles; men, women, children. In this episode my favorite lines are Laura Dern's "I will NOT not be rich!" and pretty much any zingers between Meryl Streep as Mary Louise and Reese Witherspoon as Madeline. It's easy to see why Meryl joined the cast; her character, Mary Louise, is so juicy and complex. When Mary Louise is in a scene, you can almost hear the wheels turning in her head, plotting, judging. And of course we still have that amazing sense of place with the ocean's turbulence and solitude. Can't wait for the next episode.
Raw, intense, and realistic
connormatthews-3189026 June 2019
Wow. Wow. Wow. This episode hit peaks I would have NEVER expected, and I was s****** bricks with multiple scenes of this episode. I think the best part of it is that the title of the show is "big little lies". That is exactly what this epsiode portrayed was that a little lie can turn into something big. As stupid as it sounds, as a viewer, I definitely overlooked some of their little lies but this epsiode exemplifies how big of a deal a little lie can be and how that lie can effect someone else. The acting is impeccable and Meryl Streep (of course) just adds to one of the most stacked casts of all time. Two thumbs up.
Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), Jane (Shailene Woolley), Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), and Renata (Laura Dern)
aab87417 September 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Favorite scene with
Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz) - Her very disastrous dinner with her husband and parents.
Celeste (Nicole Kidman) - Defending Madeline and herself to Mary Louise, and dealing with her boys' out-of-hand fighting.
Jane (Shailene Woodley) - Talking with Ziggy about who his Dad was and what he did to her.
Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) - Being called a Bully by Mary Louise and calling her a Weirdo under her breath.
Renata (Laura Dern) - Security issues and Very Furious with her husband regarding not not being Rich.
Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz) - Her very disastrous dinner with her husband and parents.
Celeste (Nicole Kidman) - Defending Madeline and herself to Mary Louise, and dealing with her boys' out-of-hand fighting.
Jane (Shailene Woodley) - Talking with Ziggy about who his Dad was and what he did to her.
Madeline (Reese Witherspoon) - Being called a Bully by Mary Louise and calling her a Weirdo under her breath.
Renata (Laura Dern) - Security issues and Very Furious with her husband regarding not not being Rich.
NICE
eberkerbatur1 July 2019
Warning: Spoilers
It was a nice episode.
I got a feeling in the next chapters as if she was gonna confess to the murder(BONNIE)because mental health is not good.
and mary louise is a very clever woman, I think every episode gets closer to solving things.
Laura Dean loses it
rich-fouts31 August 2019
In addition to one of the great lines of all time " I will not not be rich" Laura Dern has several great moments especially when she absolutely loses it while driving her Tesla, which she is quick to explain is "her car". Hilarious. Renata Klein is such a great character .
Not much happened
gridoon202418 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
I will continue to watch this series faithfully, no question about that. It is extremely well-made, and I love the location and the ensemble cast. But, it needs (rather urgently) at least one more main plot thread; Bonnie's guilt and Perry's mother's persistence are not enough to sustain 7 episodes all by themselves. It needs more mystery. Maybe the visions of drowning will amount to something? *** out of 4.
Excessive F bombs
Abfabbb17 June 2019
Warning: Spoilers
F bombs used sparingly are effective---when everyone uses them like air, it is distracting and stupid. The acting is getting a bit campy .( NIcole's guttural screaming/anger and Laura Dern's "I can't NOT be rich. ) NIcole Kidman looks like a mannequin (and swears she NEVER had plastic surgery ? I may be too old and educated to enjoy the series but I will continue for now.
Release the Arnold cut!
safenoe23 December 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Jean-Marc Vallée directed all episodes from series 1, and Andrea Arnold directed all from series 2. Well it was revealed in July 2019 that Andrea lost control with Jean-Marc being brought in to manage the edits. I feel bad for Andrea, who is British, that her authority was usurped.
One secret to spill is Perry being Ziggy's father.
Mary Louise (Meryl Streep) starts to connect the dots in the events leading up to her son's death.
Ed is devastated at learning about Madeline's affair with the theater director.
Too many secrets.
Conor O'Brien wraps up the closing credits with his unforgettable rendition of "The Wonder of You" which was played in the series 1 finale.
At the very end of the credits, guess what? There's a special thanks to Jean-Marc Vallée .
Release the Arnold cut!
One secret to spill is Perry being Ziggy's father.
Mary Louise (Meryl Streep) starts to connect the dots in the events leading up to her son's death.
Ed is devastated at learning about Madeline's affair with the theater director.
Too many secrets.
Conor O'Brien wraps up the closing credits with his unforgettable rendition of "The Wonder of You" which was played in the series 1 finale.
At the very end of the credits, guess what? There's a special thanks to Jean-Marc Vallée .
Release the Arnold cut!
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