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We Were Liars star Caitlin Fitzgerald reacts to TikTok videos of fans sobbing at emotional finale
We Were Liars left Prime Video subscribers distraught in the last few moments of its agonising finale. WARNING: This article contains spoilers from We Were Liars. We Were Liars star Caitlin Fitzgerald has addressed fans' emotional TikTok videos as they film themselves reacting to the drama's final episode. Based on author E. Lockhart's novel of the same name, We Were Liars revolves around the extraordinarily rich Sinclair family who spend their summers at their private island off the coast of Massachusetts. One summer, Cadence Sinclair (played by Emily Alyn Lind) was involved in an incident that she can remember nothing about and no one will tell her what happened. But it was the last episode of the Prime Video drama where her world really came crashing down when she discovers that she and her cousins Johnny (Joseph Zada) and Mirren Sinclair (Esther McGregor) and family friend Gat Patil (Shubham Maheshwari) set the mansion on fire. In a devastating turn of events though, Cadence was the only one who was able to get out in time with Johnny, Mirren and Gat all dying in the blaze. Throughout the series, Cadence had simply been imagining her friends were by her side, and was beside herself when she realised the truth. Understandably, subscribers who hadn't read the book were shocked, with an ongoing TikTok trend of fans filming themselves sobbing at the finale. When Screen Time spoke to Penny Sinclair star Caitlin Fitzgerald about the reaction on social media, she admitted she wasn't surprised. 'I always feel like I have to slightly apologise for what we put you through with that show. It's a rough ride', Fitzgerald laughs. 'A few years after the book came out during Covid, there was a similar kind of reading the last chapter and filming yourself weeping. 'So I was somewhat prepared for it but we knew because we couldn't get through the script.' Fitzgerald continues: 'We did a read through of the final episode and all of us were beside ourselves. 'Even David Morrissey who is quite a stoic guy, was just like 'give me a second', had to kind of compose himself. 'And we knew what was coming so I can only imagine what it was like the first go around if you didn't know.' An official renewal hasn't been given to We Were Liars just yet but there are talks of a prequel in the works, based on Lockhart's novel Family of Liars. So fans are just going to have to wait for now to find out if there will be more on the way from the Sinclair family. We Were Liars is available to watch on Prime Video.
Business Upturn
26-07-2025
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- Business Upturn
We Were Liars Season 2: Renewal status, potential release date and everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on July 26, 2025, 20:00 IST Last updated July 26, 2025, 20:24 IST If you've just finished watching We Were Liars on Prime Video and are still staring at your screen in shock after that season 1 finale—same. It was emotional, twisted, and totally unexpected. And now, like the rest of us, you're probably wondering: Are we going back to Beechwood Island for another round of Sinclair family secrets? Let's talk about what's going on with season 2—because while there's no official answer yet, there's definitely some hopeful noise. Has We Were Liars Been Renewed for Season 2? As of now (end of July 2025), Prime Video hasn't made an official announcement about renewing We Were Liars for another season. The show only dropped on June 18, so it's still pretty fresh, and streaming platforms usually take a few weeks (sometimes longer) to see how a show is performing before giving it the green light. But here's the good news: it's doing really well. Like, number-one-in-over-20-countries well. And that kind of buzz doesn't go unnoticed. Even though there's no renewal yet, E. Lockhart—the author of the book the series is based on—recently said, 'I don't have any news to share about season two yet. [But] it's not a limited series!' That alone gives us hope. Add in the fact that the showrunners (Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie) have also shown interest in continuing the story, and yeah—it feels like something is definitely brewing. We Were Liars Season 2 Expected Cast The cast depends on where the story goes: Prequel Route ( Family of Liars ) : We'd likely see a younger cast playing teenage Penny, Carrie, and Bess in the 1987 setting. Mamie Gummer and Joseph Zada would probably return, since Carrie's talks with Johnny's ghost are central to the prequel. Cadence, Mirren, and Gat (Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, and Shubham Maheshwari) might sit this one out, as they don't appear in the book. : We'd likely see a younger cast playing teenage Penny, Carrie, and Bess in the 1987 setting. Mamie Gummer and Joseph Zada would probably return, since Carrie's talks with Johnny's ghost are central to the prequel. Cadence, Mirren, and Gat (Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, and Shubham Maheshwari) might sit this one out, as they don't appear in the book. Present-Day Story: Emily Alyn Lind would be back as Cadence, dealing with her post-island life. Mamie Gummer and Joseph Zada could return for more Carrie-and-Johnny ghost scenes. Caitlin FitzGerald (Penny), Candice King (Bess), and David Morse (Harris) might also pop up, but Mirren and Gat's ghosts might not if Cadence's story moves off the island. One catch: Joseph Zada's role in Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping might mess with his schedule, but his ghost character makes him a strong candidate to return either way. We Were Liars Season 2 Potential Release Date If Prime Video gives the go-ahead soon, the earliest we might see season 2 is sometime in 2026. The timeline kind of tracks—season 1 was ordered in 2023, filmed in mid-2024, and released in June 2025. So a similar schedule could be possible for a follow-up. But here's where it gets a little tricky: season 2 might not be a direct continuation. There's a chance they go the prequel route, which would mean a different cast and storyline (and probably more time to film). On the flip side, if they choose to pick up from the present-day story—or align with Lockhart's upcoming companion novel, We Fell Apart (releasing in November 2025)—we might be looking at a 2026 release, especially if production kicks off soon after the book drops. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Business Upturn
30-06-2025
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- Business Upturn
We Were Liars Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
If you're still trying to emotionally recover from that We Were Liars Season 1 finale on Prime Video, you're not alone. Based on E. Lockhart's bestselling YA novel, the show had us hooked from the start—with its sun-drenched mystery, twisted family secrets, and that jaw-dropping twist. And now that all eight episodes have dropped, fans are asking the big question: Are we getting a Season 2? Let's break down everything we know (and what we're hoping for) about a potential second season—casting clues, release date buzz, and where the story could go next. Is 'We Were Liars' Season 2 Happening? As of June 2025, Prime Video hasn't officially renewed the series yet. But don't freak out just yet—things are looking pretty promising. The show shot straight to No. 1 on the platform after it premiered on June 18, and the creators are definitely interested in doing more. Showrunners Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie have said they've had 'endless conversations' with Prime Video about continuing the story. In an interview, Plec mentioned they're just waiting on viewership numbers to roll in before getting that green light. 'We're looking forward to the data working in our favor,' she teased. When Could We Were Liars Season 2 Arrive? Assuming Prime Video gives the go-ahead soon, a new season probably wouldn't drop until late 2026 or early 2027. Here's why: Season 1 started filming in June 2024 and premiered a year later. So if Season 2 starts production by mid-2026, we're looking at a similar release window. We Were Liars' Season 2 Expected Cast That totally depends on where the story goes. But here's what we can say based on that emotional finale. In Season 1, we followed Cadence Sinclair Eastman (played by Emily Alyn Lind ) as she unraveled the dark truth behind a fire that killed her cousins and boyfriend during one tragic summer on Beechwood Island. In the end, we learned she'd been seeing ghosts the whole time—Johnny, Mirren, and Gat were long gone, and Cadence had blocked out the truth. But then came the twist: Carrie (Cadence's aunt, played by Mamie Gummer ) also sees Johnny's ghost. That tiny moment totally changes the game—and hints at a Season 2 that dives into Carrie's story, addiction, and grief. So, we could definitely see Mamie Gummer and Joseph Zada (Johnny) return in a big way. Even though Johnny's dead, his ghost might be sticking around for more emotional haunting. Also likely to return: Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence, Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny, Candice King as Bess, and possibly Rahul Kohli, David Morse, and others—depending on flashbacks or timelines. That said, if Season 2 follows Lockhart's prequel novel Family of Liars (more on that in a sec), we may get an entirely new cast playing younger versions of the Sinclair sisters back in the 1980s. We Were Liars' Season 2 Potential Plot Season 1 covered the whole We Were Liars novel, following Cadence as she unraveled the truth about the fire. That final scene with Carrie and Johnny's ghost pulls straight from Family of Liars , so Season 2 seems poised to dive into that prequel. Set in 1987, it's Carrie's turn to spill her secrets, telling Johnny's ghost about a summer that shaped the Sinclair sisters' lives. Think family dysfunction, a mysterious death (their little sister Rosemary's drowning), and plenty of those dark, beachy vibes we love. But don't count out Cadence's story. Emily Alyn Lind hinted to Variety that Cadence's baggage doesn't just vanish, and her grandfather's threat to expose her could loom large. Plec called Family of Liars the 'Sinclair sister villain origin story' in Swoon , but they might weave in present-day drama too. There's also We Fell Apart , a new Lockhart novel out November 4, 2025, with new characters in the same Gothic world. It's not a direct sequel, but it could inspire some fresh twists. And are those ghosts real or just in their heads? The showrunners are keeping us guessing, which only makes me more excited. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Elle
23-06-2025
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- Elle
‘We Were Liars' Season 2: Everything We Know And Where The Story Could Go Next
Season 1 of We Were Liars, based on the E. Lockhart novel of the same name, just wrapped. The YA bestseller was adapted for screen by showrunners Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie into eight episodes, and the season finale seemed to be setting up more intrigue ahead. So, will there be a season 2? Here's what we know so far. Not yet. The second season just finished airing, and it may take a while for Prime Video to decide to renew. Plec and MacKenzie told The Wrap that they've had 'endless conversations' with the streamer on the topic. 'They are very supportive and just waiting on whatever data it is these algorithmic creators need to have before they write big check, so we're looking forward to the data working in our favor,' Plec said. 'We are, as usual, at the mercy of the robots,' MacKenzie added. While talking to Variety, MacKenzie said, 'The great thing about this show is that the first season has a satisfying, powerful ending. So I want people who generally don't tune in to the first season because they're afraid it's going to get canceled, to know that they're safe to watch this show, and if it doesn't get a second season, you've still got a whole story. But also, Emily wrote three books and we love this world. We love our cast. We'd love the opportunity that exists for more story, so we're hopeful that we'll get to come back and do more. But also, should this be a limited series, I think it's a beautiful story.' The show follows the teen members of the wealthy and elite Sinclair family, Cadence, Johnny, Mirren, and their friend Gat, across two summers. The first summer involves traumatic loss and the second summer sees Cadence dealing with the loss of her siblings and their ghosts' struggles to move on to the other side. Johnny ends the season still earthbound and seemingly tied to his mother, Carrie. That means a second season could center around their relationship and the older Sinclairs. In an interview with The Wrap, Julie Plec shared, 'The best gift that Emily Lockhart gave us as we were sitting down to write We Were Liars was she published Family of Liars, which was a prequel about the Sinclair sisters when they were teenagers. The book opens with Carrie telling the story of a very dark time and a very bad summer to her dead son.' 'We just wanted the audience to know that there's still more story to tell, and we're really looking forward to the opportunity to be able to do it,' she added. It's unclear if the released spirits would return, but season 1 starred Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada, Shubham Maheshwari, and Mamie Gummer. This post will be updated. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE. Aimée Lutkin is the weekend editor at Her writing has appeared in Jezebel, Glamour, Marie Claire and more. Her first book, The Lonely Hunter, will be released by Dial Press in February 2022.
Elle
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Will There Be a ‘We Were Liars' Season 2?
Season 1 of We Were Liars, based on the E. Lockhart novel of the same name, just wrapped. The YA bestseller was adapted for screen by showrunners Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie into eight episodes, and the season finale seemed to be setting up more intrigue ahead. So, will there be a season 2? Here's what we know so far. Not yet. The second season just finished airing, and it may take a while for Prime Video to decide to renew. Plec and MacKenzie told The Wrap that they've had 'endless conversations' with the streamer on the topic. 'They are very supportive and just waiting on whatever data it is these algorithmic creators need to have before they write big check, so we're looking forward to the data working in our favor,' Plec said. 'We are, as usual, at the mercy of the robots,' MacKenzie added. While talking to Variety, MacKenzie said, 'The great thing about this show is that the first season has a satisfying, powerful ending. So I want people who generally don't tune in to the first season because they're afraid it's going to get canceled, to know that they're safe to watch this show, and if it doesn't get a second season, you've still got a whole story. But also, Emily wrote three books and we love this world. We love our cast. We'd love the opportunity that exists for more story, so we're hopeful that we'll get to come back and do more. But also, should this be a limited series, I think it's a beautiful story.' The show follows the teen members of the wealthy and elite Sinclair family, Cadence, Johnny, Mirren, and their friend Gat, across two summers. The first summer involves traumatic loss and the second summer sees Cadence dealing with the loss of her siblings and their ghosts' struggles to move on to the other side. Johnny ends the season still earthbound and seemingly tied to his mother, Carrie. That means a second season could center around their relationship and the older Sinclairs. In an interview with The Wrap, Julie Plec shared, 'The best gift that Emily Lockhart gave us as we were sitting down to write We Were Liars was she published Family of Liars, which was a prequel about the Sinclair sisters when they were teenagers. The book opens with Carrie telling the story of a very dark time and a very bad summer to her dead son.' 'We just wanted the audience to know that there's still more story to tell, and we're really looking forward to the opportunity to be able to do it,' she added. It's unclear if the released spirits would return, but season 1 starred Emily Alyn Lind, Esther McGregor, Joseph Zada, Shubham Maheshwari, and Mamie Gummer. This post will be updated.
