I love Liane Moriarty's books and was really looking forward to this adaption however this show left me extremely disappointed. I can accept that certain details may be different from the book but way too many things were changed/added for this show. All of Liane Moriarty's books are set in Australia however this show is set in California? All though this doesn't have a major effect on the storyline it also does in many ways and it felt like a major sell out on the authors part. They completely deleted Madeline's son Fred and in the book she never had an affair. Madeline having an affair in the show completely changed her entire perception to the audience, whereas she was a much more likeable character in the book. Many other things were changed for this rubbish adaption but all in all the entire feel of the show was wrong. The opening credits to the show were ridiculous and cringe worthy. The show was bombarded with dramatic montages in every episode that aren't even relevant to the story. Saxons abuse of Celeste is much more accentuated which turned this show into a modern day social issue. The list goes on... If you've read the book I wouldn't waste your time on this show. And to think that Liane Moriarty will be writing a follow up book so the show can continue? The great thing about her books is each book is a different story. Pretty disappointed.. feels like she's completely sold herself out.

I heard a lot of hype and had reasonably high expectations for this series because I happen to be a fan of the creator, David E. Kelley, but I found it a bit boring and predictable. But I'll give it its dues!!!! The acting is a absolutely brilliant!!! I mean it, nicole Kidman and skarsgard are incredible, and I felt the emotional impact of the scenes but I wasnt shocked with the ending to really call it a twist. Maybe thats because I heard so much hype pertaining to this series. I should add it's hard for me to get bored but I notice more binge watching.Its definitely watchable and deserves a watch but by all means I don't think this fits in with a rewatch. I just think this series was a bit too overrated for me at least. I am a David E. Kelley fan, however, so I was a bit underwhelmed.

I sought out this production after reading the original book. It's a great production, well acted and filmed throughout, but the final scenes were a confused and re-written truncation of the brilliantly written end to the book. My comments relate therefore to the adaptation from the book to the TV series.The book's stunning sequence of dialogue as the main characters assembled at the school function at the story's conclusion, which so beautifully brought together the various streams of the plot, was left out completely. (This could not have been due to time constraints, as there had been added story lines surrounding the both stage production and the "talent quest" at the school trivia night that did not materially add to the overall story.)The character Abigail's controversial idea for raising money for disadvantaged children was glossed over in the production also, and as such excluded the explanation of how it was foiled by another key character in the story, which in turn contributed to the dramatic conclusion.The production's addition of guns to the story, albeit mostly in people's minds and not used in aggression, added nothing to the overall story.

No ome has to take into account eho is owrking on this mini serie, the reality is that is well produced, with amazing acts, really good music, and a plot that make you feel that you want need to know more and more. Deep caracther's and well executed showing how society is.. i'm not a fan of nicole kidman, but on this serie i've just totally change my opinion about her acting... as well as rise whisterpoon... sublime in mine opinion. Take a look on this serie, it's whorty!!!