Metascore
57

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Lauren Thoman
    Sep 4, 2025
    80
    While it does get a little bogged down under its many subplots — and the cliffhanger ending feels almost like it was tacked on from one of the showrunners’ previous shows — it’s still a fun series, quick to binge and easy to digest, culminating in a sweeping bittersweet finale that will leave viewers emotionally satisfied, and maybe even in tears.
  2. Reviewed by: Aramide Tinubu
    Jun 18, 2025
    80
    Intricate and beautifully woven, “We Were Liars” is a twisted and compelling series about family, entitlement and consequences. Though the final two episodes aren’t as powerful as they could have been, the show is still worth the ride.
  3. Reviewed by: Isabella Soares
    Jun 16, 2025
    80
    As a whole, We Were Liars might be another example of TV with "eat the rich" commentary, but its expansion of the teen drama formula is what makes it thrilling from start to finish.
  4. Reviewed by: Lacy Baugher
    Jun 18, 2025
    76
    Nearly everything comes together to deliver such a powerful, beautiful, and perfectly brutal gut punch that will not let you forget this show for weeks afterward. In short, while the execution could have been better, the story is quite interesting.
  5. Reviewed by: Sarah Little
    Aug 29, 2025
    70
    Ultimately, We Were Liars might be a bit of a mess, but it's an entertaining mess that is led by multiple talented actors.