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We Were Liars Cast and Author E. Lockhart Tease TV Show vs Book Differences

BEECHWOOD ISLAND, NEAR MARTHA'S VINEYARD, MASSACHUSETTS, JUN 18 – The Prime Video series adapts E. Lockhart's psychological thriller with added diversity and deeper character backstories, debuting all eight episodes simultaneously on June 18, 2025.

  • The TV adaptation of E. Lockhart's 2014 novel We Were Liars premiered on Prime Video on June 18, 2025, featuring Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence Sinclair.
  • The series follows Cadence as she returns to her family’s secluded island home, two years after a traumatic accident caused her to lose her memories and left her struggling to piece together the past.
  • The show explores themes like sibling rivalry, classism, and generational trauma across two timelines, while introducing new storylines and some creative liberties.
  • Lockhart, who served as executive producer, confirmed that the book’s iconic twist remains, and noted that each character’s arc is expanded in the series.
  • The series is available to stream now on Prime Video and may prompt a second season given its moderate success and fan interest.
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