We Were Liars is a psychological mystery thriller series created by Julie Plec and Carina Adly Mackenzie. Based on the 2014 novel of the same name by E. Lockhart, the Prime Video series follows Candice Lockhart, a teenage girl who comes from an extremely wealthy but toxic family. After a tragic incident results in her losing her memories, she tries to remember what actually happened and who hurt her. We Were Liars stars Emily Alyn Lind, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Mamie Gummer, Candice King, Rahul Kohli, Shubham Maheshwari, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada, and David Morse. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, intense drama, and compelling characters in We Were Liars, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (Prime Video)
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is an Australian drama miniseries created by Sarah Lambert. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Holly Ringland, the Prime Video series is set in Australia and it follows Alice Hart, a teenage girl whose was abused by her father and when she loses her parents in a mysterious fire she is taken in by her estranged grandmother who runs a flower plant nursery. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart stars Sigourney Weaver, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Alyla Browne, Leah Purcell, Frankie Adams, Alexander England, Charlie Vickers, and Tilda Cobham-Hervey.
Rectify (AMC+, Pluto TV, Philo, & Rent on Prime Video)
Rectify is a Southern Gothic drama series created by Ray McKinnon. The Sundance TV series follows Daniel Holden, a man who was imprisoned for 20 years for a wrongful conviction, and when he finally gets out, he must contend with his new life and the time he has lost. Rectify stars Aden Young, Abigail Spencer, J. Smith-Cameron, Adelaide Clemens, Clayne Crawford, Luke Kirby, Bruce McKinnon, Jake Austin Walker, and J.D. Evermore. While Rectify and We Were Liars don’t share many similarities, they do portray conflicted protagonists dealing with a huge trauma.
Sharp Objects (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Sharp Objects is a Southern Gothic psychological mystery thriller drama miniseries created by Marti Noxon. Based on Gillian Flynn’s debut novel of the same name, the HBO series follows Camille Preaker, an emotionally troubled investigative reporter who returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls, but before that, she must face her own family’s dark truths. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, Will Chase, Sophia Lillis, Lulu Wilson, Elizabeth Perkins, and Sydney Sweeney.
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day (Crunchyroll)
Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day is a Japanese coming-of-age comedy-drama anime series created by Tatsuyuki Nagai, Mari Okada, and Masayoshi Tanaka. The anime series follows Jinta “Jintan” Yadomi, a teenage boy whose friend group drifts apart after a tragic incident takes one of their lives. When the friend returns as a ghost, the friend group must reunite to fulfill her final wish. Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day’s English voice cast includes Tara Sands, Xanthe Huynh, Erica Lindbeck, Michelle Ruff, Ray Chase, and Erica Mendez. While Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day doesn’t have the same thrilling mystery as We Were Liars, it does explore similar themes as the Prime Video series, including grief, trauma, and coming-of-age.
13 Reasons Why (Netflix)
13 Reasons Why is a coming-of-age psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Brian Yorkey. Based on the 2007 novel of the same name by Jay Asher, the Netflix series follows Clay Jensen, an introverted teenage boy still grieving the suicide of his fellow classmate, Hannah Baker. He soon receives a box of cassettes in which Hannah recounts the reasons behind her grave decision. 13 Reasons Why stars Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe, Brandon Flynn, Justin Prentice, Miles Heizer, Ross Butler, Devin Druid, Derek Luke, Amy Hargreaves, Kate Walsh, and Brian d’Arcy James. 13 Reasons Why shares the thrilling psychological drama and mystery thriller aspect with We Were Liars and it also explores themes such as grief and trauma.
Broadchurch (Peacock, PBS, Plex, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Xumo Play, & Rent on Prime Video)
Broadchurch is a British mystery crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series is set in the serene coastal town of Broadchurch, and it follows the newly arrived Detective Inspector Alec Hardy as he reluctantly teams up with Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller to investigate the tragic death of a young boy, whose death has sent shockwaves through the community. Broadchurch stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Charlotte Beaumont, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Matthew Gravelle, and Carolyn Pickles. Broadchurch has a similar mystery aspect and exploration of grief as We Were Liars.
Succession (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Succession is a family dark comedy-drama series created by Jesse Armstrong. The HBO series revolves around the wealthy Roy family, who own and operate Waystar RoyCo, a powerful global media and entertainment conglomerate. When the patriarch of the family, Logan Roy, decides to step down from his position at the head, the Roy siblings must scheme and backstab each other to get to the top. Succession stars Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Sarah Snook, and J. Smith Cameron. At first glance, Succession is a very different show from We Were Liars, but at the core of both shows, they explore generational trauma and toxic family relationships.