We Were Liarsis the perfect teen mystery series to dig into this summer, and it will be available to stream on Prime Video starting June 18. Based onE. Lockhart’s best-selling novelof the same name, the series will take viewers to a private island alongside 17-year-old Cady Sinclair. There, she’ll reunite with the same friends she sees every summer — but she’ll also uncover secrets that will change the course of her life forever. This Prime Video release promises drama and suspense, making it an ideal series to watch as the weather gets warmer.
Naturally, fans of E. Lockhart’s books will be eager to dive into this Prime Video show, but even those who merely recognize theWe Were Liarscast— which includes the Gossip Girl reboot’s Emily Alyn Lind and The Vampire Diaries alum Candice King — may find themselves drawn to this thrilling story. AlthoughWe Were Liars’showrunners and author confirmedthere will be changes to the source material, it still looks poised to take viewers on a gripping ride. And they’ll be able to experience the twists and turns soon, asthe seriesreleases bright and early on Prime Video.
We Were Liars Releases On Prime Video At 3 AM ET On Wednesday, June 18
Release Times Vary Based On Where You’re Located
We Were Liarswill release on Prime Video at 3 a.m. ET, or 12 a.m. PT, on June 18, meaningviewers can start watching the show bright and early— though those who wait until later in the day may need to avoid spoilers. The release time for the adaptation is in line with Amazon’s other debuts, and it varies depending on where viewers are located. Find the premiere time for the series in various locations below:
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8 a.m.
Although Prime Video often does weekly releases for its bigger series,We Were Liarsis breaking the mold in that regard. This should work to the show’s benefit, as it’s a newer project and has numerous twists and turns.
All 8 Episodes Of We Were Liars Will Be Available On The Platform At Once
Amazon Is Adopting The Binge Model For This Series
We Were Liarswill consist of eight episodes, and all of them will arrive on Prime Video at the same time. This is different from many other series, as Prime Video often does a two- or three-episode premiere and then weekly releases after. The streamer is adopting the binge model forWe Were Liars,but it makes sense given the nature of this show. For one, it’s a new series, which means it’s better to get viewers invested all at once rather than hoping they’ll care enough to return for new episodes week-to-week.
Additionally,the mystery elements ofWe Were Liarswill undoubtedly keep viewers pressing playon the next installment. While a weekly release model might dredge up more discussions, assuming the series is successful, the binge approach is more likely to satisfy viewers in the moment. They’ll be able to get answers faster, increasing the chances thatWe Were Liarsis a hit upon its June 18 release.
Will We Were Liars Get A Season 2? There’s A Possibility
Julie Plec Is Planning On It
It’s too soon to say ifWe Were Liarswill continue beyond the eight episodes dropping on June 18, but E. Lockhart’s prequel book makes season 2 a strong possibility. It likely wouldn’t be a follow-up in the traditional sense, as it would go back in time rather than continuing season 1’s narrative. However, Julie Plec toldDeadlinethat she’s hopeful about adapting Lockhart’s prequel book,Family of Liars, which digs into the previous generation of Sinclairs and their time on their family’s island. On the show’s future, Plec said:
“I think fans of the book are going to be very, very happy, because I think we hit all the marks and all the beats that the book does, and then also expand the universe, layers upon layers upon layers to really make the adult characters really nuanced and really multi-layered, and to set the stage for Season 2, which theoretically is going to take us deeper into the moms’ lives as well and add another generation to the story.”
Whether these plans come to fruition will depend onWe Were Liars’success, so hopefully, it’s thrilling enough to engage viewers as soon as it drops on June 18. There’s a lot of potential here, especially based on the popularity of Lockhart’s book. And Amazon has seen success with similar types of shows.
