Is We Were Liars worth watching?

Yes — we gave it 6/10. Golden-hour gloss hiding something darker.

What is We Were Liars about?

A summer-on-the-island YA mystery with a twist you'll either see coming a mile off or feel right in the chest.

What should I watch after We Were Liars?

Try The Summer I Turned Pretty, Big Little Lies, Pretty Little Liars. See our full "shows like We Were Liars" list for more recommendations.

The Stream

We Were Liars

Name: We Were Liars review
Item: We Were Liars
Rating: 6
Author: Stream & Scream

“Golden-hour gloss hiding something darker.”

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I struggled to get through the book, and the TV adaptation carries the same slow, drawn-out pace.

Glossy and atmospheric, We Were Liars follows the Sinclairs’ secret-filled island summers as Cadence tries to piece together her lost memories. It aims for something haunting and emotional, but the pacing drags, making it feel more like a chore than a binge—just okay overall.

Hang in there, the finale is easily the strongest part.

What to know before you watch

Is We Were Liars worth watching?: Yes — we gave it 6/10. Golden-hour gloss hiding something darker.
What is We Were Liars about?: A summer-on-the-island YA mystery with a twist you'll either see coming a mile off or feel right in the chest.
What should I watch after We Were Liars?: The Summer I Turned Pretty
Big Little Lies
Pretty Little Liars
See more shows like this.

The verdict

6/10

stream & scream