House of Lies (2012– )

A subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.

Creator:

Matthew Carnahan

Stars:

Don Cheadle, Kristen Bell, Ben Schwartz

Won 1 Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 8 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Don Cheadle	...	Marty Kaan (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Kristen Bell	...	Jeannie Van Der Hooven (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Ben Schwartz	...	Clyde Oberholt (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Josh Lawson	...	Doug Guggenheim (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Dawn Olivieri	...	Monica Talbot (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Donis Leonard Jr.	...	Roscoe Kaan (24 episodes, 2012-2013)
Glynn Turman	...	Jeremiah Kaan (24 episodes, 2012-2013)

Storyline

A subversive, scathing look at a self-loathing management consultant from a top-tier firm. Marty, a highly successful, cutthroat consultant is never above using any means (or anyone) necessary to get his clients the information they want.

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Plot Keywords:

three word title | interracial relationship | based on book

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Taglines:

Liar, Liar.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

8 January 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hou$e of Lie$

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Crescendo Productions, Matthew Carnahan Circus Products, Refugee Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Because 'Kristen Bell' was visibly pregnant right from the middle of the second season, they tried to cover up with the usual loose clothes and big purses, but ended up digitally erasing Bell's pregnant midriff.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.72 (2013)

User Reviews

My new favourite TV show

This has to be one of the most lewd and rude shows I have ever seen. Push that aside for a tick and discount the machine gun humour that's leaving gaping holes across the corporate back drop in which this is set. Move to the foreground to where I want to dwell. The great mix of self absorbed characters with more hang ups than a normal closet. A dollop of kid dealing with coming out of a closet, or is that his dad and dad's dad that are dealing with it? Those two generations of fathers are definitely not sure how to do the job. Only seen two episodes but I am hooked, line and sinker. Sprinkle the whole thing with a reasonably good support cast. Greg Germann was so good in Episode one, good to see a reprise in next weeks. Kristen Bell is OK as is Ben Swatz & Josh Lawson in full geek mode.

But what is with the on again off relationship with Don Cheddie and Dawn Olivieri who plays his hot ex? Gold, pure gold! This is one of those multi layered comedies that I look for from the UK.

Bravo ShoTime for making, what is at present, my new favourite TV show. Keep it strong!