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The Lying Game

  • TV Series
  • 2011–20132011–2013
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 44m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
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The Lying Game (2011)
The Lying Game follows long-lost twins Emma and Sutton. Separated under mysterious circumstances, Sutton was adopted by the wealthy Mercer family in Phoenix, while Emma grew up in the foster system. When the twins reunite as teenagers, they keep it a secret.
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Identical twins meet as teenagers after Sutton was adopted by a rich couple and Emma grew up a foster kid. Sutton investigates their bio mom etc., while Emma takes her place/identity.Identical twins meet as teenagers after Sutton was adopted by a rich couple and Emma grew up a foster kid. Sutton investigates their bio mom etc., while Emma takes her place/identity.Identical twins meet as teenagers after Sutton was adopted by a rich couple and Emma grew up a foster kid. Sutton investigates their bio mom etc., while Emma takes her place/identity.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
19K
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POPULARITY
3,603
366
  • Creator
    • Charles Pratt Jr.
  • Stars
    • Alexandra Chando
    • Andy Buckley
    • Allie Gonino
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  • Creator
    • Charles Pratt Jr.
  • Stars
    • Alexandra Chando
    • Andy Buckley
    • Allie Gonino
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    • 35User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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  • Episodes30

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    Alexandra Chando
    Alexandra Chando
    • Emma Beckeras Emma Becker…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Andy Buckley
    Andy Buckley
    • Ted Merceras Ted Mercer
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Allie Gonino
    Allie Gonino
    • Laurel Merceras Laurel Mercer
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Alice Greczyn
    Alice Greczyn
    • Madeline 'Mads' Rybakas Madeline 'Mads' Rybak…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Blair Redford
    Blair Redford
    • Ethan Whitehorseas Ethan Whitehorse
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Helen Slater
    Helen Slater
    • Kristin Merceras Kristin Mercer
    30 episodes30 eps • 2011–2013
    Adrian Pasdar
    Adrian Pasdar
    • Alec Rybakas Alec Rybak
    29 episodes29 eps • 2011–2013
    Christian Alexander
    Christian Alexander
    • Thayer Rybakas Thayer Rybak
    29 episodes29 eps • 2011–2013
    Tyler Christopher
    Tyler Christopher
    • Dan Whitehorseas Dan Whitehorse
    26 episodes26 eps • 2011–2013
    Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter
    • Rebecca Sewellas Rebecca Sewell…
    20 episodes20 eps • 2012–2013
    Holland Sanders18 episodes18 eps • 2011–2012
    Randy Wayne
    Randy Wayne
    • Justin Milleras Justin Miller
    15 episodes15 eps • 2011–2012
    Kirsten Zien
    Kirsten Zien
    • Charlotte 'Char' Chamberlinas Charlotte 'Char' Chamberlin
    12 episodes12 eps • 2011–2012
    Sharon Pierre-Louis
    Sharon Pierre-Louis
    • Nisha Randallas Nisha Randall
    10 episodes10 eps • 2011
    Ryan Rottman
    Ryan Rottman
    • Jordan Lyleas Jordan Lyle
    10 episodes10 eps • 2013
    Yara Martinez
    Yara Martinez
    • Theresa Lopezas Theresa Lopez
    10 episodes10 eps • 2012–2013
    Ben Elliott Paez
    Ben Elliott Paez
    • Derek Rogersas Derek Rogers
    10 episodes10 eps • 2011–2012
    Adam Brooks
    Adam Brooks
    • Bazas Baz
    9 episodes9 eps • 2012–2013
    • Creator
      • Charles Pratt Jr.
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    Storyline

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    The Lying Game follows long-lost twins Emma and Sutton. Separated under mysterious circumstances, Sutton was adopted by the wealthy Mercer family in Phoenix, while Emma grew up in the foster system. When the twins reunite as teenagers, they keep it secret. While Sutton goes in search of the truth, Emma takes over her life and discovers more secrets and lies than she imagined. It's a season of secrets, seduction, and life-and-death stakes as the twins continue to expose the skeletons in their family closet. Emma and Ethan's love is stronger than ever, but their relationship is tested by questionable motives and accusations; when Sutton disappears, they don't know if she's missing or dead. Meanwhile, Char's aunt Annie has returned to town after many years, bringing memories and secrets that Alec and Ted would like to keep in the past. —ABC Spark
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A lost twin. A dark secret. A deadly game.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Mystery
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Allie Gonino has a band, The Good Mad, with an album Strangeworthy; her character Laurel has a band called Strangeworthy on the show.
    • Connections
      Spoofed in Stevie TV: Episode #1.1 (2012)

    User reviews35

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    Top review
    10/10
    Love this show... addicting!
    I struggled for a long time on whether or not to give The Lying Game a chance. I had been a fan of Pretty Little Liars since the start and always heard it was the better show between the two.... but that is so wrong!

    The Lying Game is great, fast paced, interesting, complex, mysterious, and much more.

    In my opinion, it is FAR superior to PLL: better direction, writing, actors, situations, mysteries, and more. It doesn't take THREE YEARS to find out one mystery, and doesn't leave crater-sized plot holes.

    Don't get me wrong, I love PLL, but let's be honest, it has more negative aspects to it than positives. TLG is really well-rounded and progresses at a quick pace, unlike PLL that drags on without giving many answers.

    PLL is now halfway through season 3 and there are STILL unanswered questions from season one. That's ridiculous.

    I know a lot of people think that TLG is the "lesser" of the two shows, and I thought that initially (before I even started watching it), but really... give it a chance. It's soooo good. I thought I would be bored and disappointed with it, but I love it and latched onto it super quick, whereas I sort of had to force myself to get interesting in PLL for a couple episodes.

    I always don't drift off into boredom and find things to look at online, unlike what I do EVERY episode of PLL.

    Anyway, this post wasn't meant to bash PLL at all. Just thought I'd give my two-cents because I feel like people push TLG aside without giving it a chance. Figured I would recommend it to anyone looking to watch a show similar to PLL but that won't leave you disappointed.

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Canada)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Igra lazi
    • Filming locations
      • Stage 5, Austin Studios - 1901 E. 51st Street, Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alloy Entertainment
      • Warner Horizon Television
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    • Runtime
      44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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