TV series

Desperate Lies

2024 · 1 season

A slow-burning, emotionally charged drama where secrets and moral dilemmas keep you hooked, with a soapy edge.

Overview: Due to a rare phenomenon, a woman finds herself pregnant with twins by two men. Over time, she strives to keep her family united — and her secrets hidden.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, betrayal, identity, trauma
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
betrayal
identity
trauma
deception
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong