Prime Video Premieres Twisted 'We Were Liars' Series With New Ending

The young adult psychological thriller "We Were Liars," based on E. Lockhart's novel, centers on Cadence Sinclair Eastman and her wealthy Sinclair family, who spend summers on the private Beechwood Island. The story combines idyllic summer settings with dark secrets, memory gaps, and supernatural elements, as Cadence struggles with selective amnesia following a traumatic fire that killed her cousins Johnny, Gat, and Mirren. The TV adaptation, which premiered in 2025 and was co-written by Lockhart, diverges from the book's ending to enhance drama and set up potential future seasons, revealing that Cadence's current interactions with the deceased cousins are hallucinations. The plot explores themes of grief, denial, and family trauma, with the island itself acting as a surreal, isolated character where reality feels suspended. The Sinclair family dynamics and relationships—complex and intertwined—are pivotal, with the older cousins known as "the Liars" at the heart of the mystery. Critics and viewers alike note the series' blend of teen drama, psychological horror, and suspense, drawing comparisons to other eerie, symbolic narratives.