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1. The Stream
Sharp Objects
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after Big Little Lies.
A masterfully dark and disturbing psychological thriller, steeped in Southern Gothic dread.
Read the review →Shows Like Big Little Lies
If Big Little Lies (our verdict: 9/10) left you scrolling for something similar, these 8 picks scratch the same itch. Every one has been watched and reviewed by us — no algorithm filler, just what actually comes next.
Big Little Lies streams on HBO Max; the picks below are spread across the usual suspects, and each review says where to watch.
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2. The Stream
Nine Perfect Strangers
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after Big Little Lies.
A star-studded but uneven adaptation that struggles to find its footing.
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3. The Stream
The White Lotus
Why it's a match: Hand-picked next binge after Big Little Lies.
A luxury resort, a murder mystery, and endless praise — so why didn’t I love The White Lotus?
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4. The Stream
Mare of Easttown
Why it's a match: Same mystery and drama energy.
Kate Winslet vapes, grunts, and grieves her way through a Rust Belt murder case that hits like a punch to the sternum.
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5. The Stream
Queen of the South
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
This cartel drama is a propulsive, high-stakes ride that never lets up.
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6. The Stream
The Handmaid's Tale
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
Dystopia has never been so addictive. The Handmaid's Tale turns a terrifying vision of the future into essential television.
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7. The Stream
House of Cards
Why it's a match: Same drama and thriller energy.
A venomous, compelling dive into the dark heart of Washington D.C. where power is the only currency.
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8. The Stream
Prison Break
Why it's a match: Same thriller and drama energy.
Prison Break is a high-octane, relentlessly gripping thriller about a man who intentionally gets himself incarcerated to break his innocent brother out of death row.
Read the review →What should I watch after Big Little Lies?
Start with Sharp Objects or Nine Perfect Strangers. Both sit in the same corner of The Stream as Big Little Lies, and we've reviewed every title on this page so you're not going in blind.
Is Big Little Lies worth watching?
We gave it 9/10. Big Little Lies is a powerfully acted, darkly comedic mystery that expertly unpacks the secrets and social pressures in an idyllic, wealthy community.
How many shows like Big Little Lies are on this list?
We list 8 shows like Big Little Lies: Sharp Objects, Nine Perfect Strangers, The White Lotus, Mare of Easttown, Queen of the South, The Handmaid's Tale, House of Cards, Prison Break. Every one has a full Stream & Scream review.
Which show like Big Little Lies is rated highest?
Mare of Easttown is our highest-rated pick here with 10/10, streaming on HBO. Kate Winslet vapes, grunts, and grieves her way through a Rust Belt murder case that hits like a punch to the sternum.
Where can I stream shows like Big Little Lies?
The picks on this page are spread across HBO Max, Hulu, HBO, Netflix, while Big Little Lies itself streams on HBO Max. Each review says where to watch.