Sacred Lies

I enjoyed this series very much. It moved along at a good pace as well. It didn't seem to be painfully drug out as some series are in order to get more episodes in, as well.

Season one was amazing! I wanted the same story to continue into the second season. Knowing that it didn't I was skeptical, but I am a huge fan of Juliette Lewis so I started watching season two this morning because she is in it and it is just as amazing. It is so sad that not many people know about this show, it's that good, for real. I am leaving a review just so it has more feedback in hopes more people give it a chance. Do yourself a favor!

After the phenomenon that is "Yellowjackets," this show is suggested for Juliette Lewis fans out there. "Sacred Lies season 2" is a high-quality sleeper that barely received any notice when it first came out at the cusp of the pandemic in 2020. Starting the first episode of season 2, I did not know what I was getting into. All I thought was that as long as I saw some Juliette Lewis scenes, I'd be good. But what a surprise that this is actually a well-crafted show. It hooks you in as you begin to care about the characters and wonder what happens next. Juliette Lewis is phenomenal in the lead, proving that she is truly a versatile actress who has lasted for more than 3 decades so far, not just some cute girl with the "it" factor in the 90s. My only qualm is that a few parts do seem a bit contrived, but given that it tells you up front that it is "based on a fairytale," you're a little willing to let all that slide.

This entire series takes place in Montana, but every scene is in the summer? I know for a fact MT gets snow from September- sometimes June!

A very underrated series with a better everything in its first season (8-9 episodes could have been tighter) and a hugely melodramatic, though touching second one (around 6-7 episodes would have told the story in a more marvelous way without endless song loops and chases). Nevertheless, at around 30 minutes per episode, the show has one of the best acting (main and supporting cast), flow, vibe, editing and ending for each one and out there, in the world of TV productions, notwithstanding the seasons.

I repeat, that's a very underrated series, deserves way more watching and as it's an anthology series, it definitely deserves at least potential seasons 3 and 4. Highly recommended.

From all the actors and actresses, Elena Kampouris just shone in it.

• Screenplay/story: 7.5
• Development: 8.5
• Realism: 8
• Entertainment: 8.5
• Acting: 8
• Filming/photography/cinematography: 8
• Visual/special effects: 8
• Music/score/sounds: 8.5
• Depth: 7.5
• Logic: 6.5
• Flow: 8.5
• Drama/horror: 7.5
• Ending: 7.5.