HBO Sets Premiere Dates for ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2, Final Run of ‘Veep’
TCA 2019: Debuts also set for “Chernobyl,” “Los Espookys” and “The Case Against Adnan Syed”
Jennifer Maas | February 8, 2019 @ 12:36 PM
Last Updated: February 8, 2019 @ 1:08 PM
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HBO dropped a whole mess of premiere date news during the Television Critics Association press tour Friday, announcing “Big Little Lies” will return for Season 2 this June, and the final season of “Veep” will debut this March.
While the cable network didn’t give an official date for the launch of “BLL’s” next batch of episodes, it did set the Julia Louis-Dreyfus comedy’s final run start for March 31.
Here’s the official description for “Big Little Lies” Season 2: On the surface, in the tranquil seaside town of Monterey, California, everything seems the same. The mothers continue to dote, the husbands support, the children remain adorable and the houses are just as beautiful. But the night of the school fundraiser changed all that, leaving the community reeling as the “Monterey Five” – Madeline, Celeste, Jane, Renata and Bonnie – bond together to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.
Along with the “Veep” and “BLL” news, HBO also revealed that its upcoming Jared Harris-led miniseries “Chernobyl” will start in May, Fred Armisen and Lorne Michaels’ Spanish-language comedy series “Los Espookys” will debut in June, documentary series “The Case Against Adnan Syed” will premiere March 10 and the documentary “The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley” will air March 19.
The premium cable network also announced the Michael Jackson doc, “Leaving Neverland” — which it acquired at Sundance — will debut March 3 and 4.
'Big Little Lies': 7 Reasons the Golden Globes Darling Is So Worth Watching (Photos)
"Big Little Lies" became the darling of this year's Golden Globes when it cleaned up during Monday's nominations with six to its name. If you haven't already binged this deliciously thrilling series we suggest you get to it before the award show airs on Jan. 7. After all, you're gonna want to be in the know when your soon-to-be favorite series sweeps every category. Here are seven reasons you need to view the HBO hit ASAP.
Okay, this "limited series" business was clearly more than a little lie after fans and critics alike ate the drama up and demanded the story continue. You have even more of a reason to enjoy the show now that you know it was recently renewed for a second season.
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2. The cast alone will knock your socks off
Before the show even aired we were ready for this series to be a smash-hit just based on the epic list of stars who signed on. When you have Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz, Alexander Skarsgard and Adam Scott front and center, you're surely in for a fun ride.
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3. Drama, drama, drama
Oh. My. God. If you thought "Game of Thrones" was the most intense thing on TV, wait until you get through the first episode of "BLL." You will never regret the time you spent getting entangled in the lives of the women of Monterey, California. (Well, you might. But only if you don't want to obsess over their secrets forever.)
By the end of the first season of "Big Little Lies" you will fully believe these women would die for each other. They may start out as "friends," but by the time the closing moments of the finale roll around, they seem more like sisters. We can't tell you what makes their bond that crazy tight, but believe us, it's worth the wait to find out on your own.
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5. The kids
The moms may be the leads in this series, but their children are the catalysts for the conflict that drives the plot. Plus, they are pretty damn good actors themselves. And also totally adorable.
"Big Little Lies" is based on a 2014 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty -- which we highly recommend as supplemental reading. Moriarty had a producing and writing credit on the show and fans of the book could definitely feel her touch on screen.
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7. The twist
It's impossible to try and tell someone that they need to watch "Big Little Lies" without teasing the fact there is a HUGE, jaw-dropping twist. While we refuse to reveal what the big shocker is (though we're itching to talk about it with pretty much everyone in the world), it is one of the best selling-points for the series. Seriously, it may sound cliché, but you will be on the edge of your seat throughout all seven episodes waiting for all the shoes to drop.
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HBO series sets pace in TV categories with highest number of nominations
"Big Little Lies" became the darling of this year's Golden Globes when it cleaned up during Monday's nominations with six to its name. If you haven't already binged this deliciously thrilling series we suggest you get to it before the award show airs on Jan. 7. After all, you're gonna want to be in the know when your soon-to-be favorite series sweeps every category. Here are seven reasons you need to view the HBO hit ASAP.
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