Watchseries; Though the book was far more exciting, the show is still really good. It's awesome to see these characters and their stories come to life, but you don't have to read the book to enjoy it. I don't get the bad ratings. The show is very entertaining.
Locke3338 October 2021
Though the book was far more exciting, the show is still really good. It's awesome to see these characters and their stories come to life, but you don't have to read the book to enjoy it. I don't get the bad ratings. The show is very entertaining.
charlotteclaireperin7 October 2021
One Of Us Is Lying watchseries. I hate the "book was better" argument. But there is no other way to describe the feeling I have watching the first few episodes. With shows like "Young Royals", "Sex Education" and "American Vandal" going around, this show screams lowest possible effort.
The book kept me on the edge of my seat, unpeeling secrets with clear set up. Those set up revelations are dropped as exposition in the first 30 minutes of the first episode. In the book we are constricted to the four central characters POV, limiting our knowledge to what they know.
On characters. Except for Addy and Cooper (half of your main cast of characters) I feel they got it wrong. I'm glad they look somewhat like teenagers (Young Royals did this to perfection). Unlike a lot of commentors; I don't care that they cast Cooper (a presumed white character) as a black, because the actor does a good job portraying the feeling Cooper's character. Addy's casting is perfect. But then we get to-
Bronwyn: The actress falls completely flat for me in selling Bronwyn's character. Bronwyn is a funny, determined character. I get determined but that cheekiness is lost on her. She was my favourite character and I found myself disinterested (Also her wardrobe is another crime).
Nate: Oh Nate, fan favourite, honestly the actor is doing his best and I like his performance, but the character is ruined with his wardrobe. He doesn't look like a juvenile delinquent and more like an Old Navy model. What are those clothes? The only rebelious thing is his acting and for the heartrob bad boy that was promiced, it's seriously lacking.
This story is extremely character driven, and the show has created such a bland version of it. I'm not asking for some "Euphoria" edits either. The story gave me a strong "Young Royals" and "American Vandal" vibe, with colourfull characters and set up. This show feels like something Disney Channel would have given a little bit more thought too, but also not.
It feels underdeveloped and rushed. I can't bite into anything it is giving me.
They are disgarding some plot elements and even adding new events, but it doesn't feel enhancing. They toned this down so much.
I never write reviews but I wanted to get my thoughts out there and view others opinion.
amandakgoodwin10 October 2021
I enjoyed the teen drama/mystery... Almost like a 13 reasons why/Riverdale.
chrisaamodt111 October 2021
It's basically a worse version of Pretty Little Liars and Gossip girl. Acting is mediocre at best and the characters couldn't be more
stereotypical.
The pretty blonde with the "perfect" life. The nerdy girl that falls in love with tje badboy. The misunderstood badboy with a heart of gold and the gay sportstar.
This is so predictable and overused. Do not expect greatness. This is mediocre.. at best.
quinsledge9 October 2021
It's basically the generic version of Cruel Summer. Same premise but not nearly as good. Watchable if board and nothing else on.
vixen1984017 October 2021
The first half hour the voice over talks about being bored. I couldn't agree more. The fact that I am agreeing with the character being bored is not a good thing. Another time wasting show that takes twelve episodes to get into the plot and the one episode to rush it all into a finale. On top of that, bad acting, bad script, the same old repetitive, readable, predictable, boring, uninteresting characters with personalities that would bore a darn rock.
I refuse to put my time and energy into this garbage.
User Reviews
Watchseries; Though the book was far more exciting, the show is still really good. It's awesome to see these characters and their stories come to life, but you don't have to read the book to enjoy it. I don't get the bad ratings. The show is very entertaining.
Though the book was far more exciting, the show is still really good. It's awesome to see these characters and their stories come to life, but you don't have to read the book to enjoy it. I don't get the bad ratings. The show is very entertaining.
One Of Us Is Lying watchseries. I hate the "book was better" argument. But there is no other way to describe the feeling I have watching the first few episodes. With shows like "Young Royals", "Sex Education" and "American Vandal" going around, this show screams lowest possible effort.
The book kept me on the edge of my seat, unpeeling secrets with clear set up. Those set up revelations are dropped as exposition in the first 30 minutes of the first episode. In the book we are constricted to the four central characters POV, limiting our knowledge to what they know.
On characters. Except for Addy and Cooper (half of your main cast of characters) I feel they got it wrong. I'm glad they look somewhat like teenagers (Young Royals did this to perfection). Unlike a lot of commentors; I don't care that they cast Cooper (a presumed white character) as a black, because the actor does a good job portraying the feeling Cooper's character. Addy's casting is perfect. But then we get to- Bronwyn: The actress falls completely flat for me in selling Bronwyn's character. Bronwyn is a funny, determined character. I get determined but that cheekiness is lost on her. She was my favourite character and I found myself disinterested (Also her wardrobe is another crime).
Nate: Oh Nate, fan favourite, honestly the actor is doing his best and I like his performance, but the character is ruined with his wardrobe. He doesn't look like a juvenile delinquent and more like an Old Navy model. What are those clothes? The only rebelious thing is his acting and for the heartrob bad boy that was promiced, it's seriously lacking.
This story is extremely character driven, and the show has created such a bland version of it. I'm not asking for some "Euphoria" edits either. The story gave me a strong "Young Royals" and "American Vandal" vibe, with colourfull characters and set up. This show feels like something Disney Channel would have given a little bit more thought too, but also not.
It feels underdeveloped and rushed. I can't bite into anything it is giving me.
They are disgarding some plot elements and even adding new events, but it doesn't feel enhancing. They toned this down so much.
I never write reviews but I wanted to get my thoughts out there and view others opinion.
I enjoyed the teen drama/mystery... Almost like a 13 reasons why/Riverdale.
It's basically a worse version of Pretty Little Liars and Gossip girl. Acting is mediocre at best and the characters couldn't be more stereotypical.
The pretty blonde with the "perfect" life. The nerdy girl that falls in love with tje badboy. The misunderstood badboy with a heart of gold and the gay sportstar.
This is so predictable and overused. Do not expect greatness. This is mediocre.. at best.
It's basically the generic version of Cruel Summer. Same premise but not nearly as good. Watchable if board and nothing else on.
The first half hour the voice over talks about being bored. I couldn't agree more. The fact that I am agreeing with the character being bored is not a good thing. Another time wasting show that takes twelve episodes to get into the plot and the one episode to rush it all into a finale. On top of that, bad acting, bad script, the same old repetitive, readable, predictable, boring, uninteresting characters with personalities that would bore a darn rock.
I refuse to put my time and energy into this garbage.