Is We Were Liars Season 2 Happening? Shocking Updates You Can’t Miss!

by

*Warning: This article contains spoilers for We Were Liars season 1.*

Following the last installment of Prime Video’s We Were Liars, it can be assumed that numerous viewers are left pondering if there are additional aspects waiting to be explored within the seemingly idyllic yet profoundly complex environment of Beechwood and the Sinclair clan.

In the finale, Cadence (Emily Alyn Lind) came to terms with the events of summer ’16 and viewers were taken aback by the disclosure of Gat’s (Shubham Maheshwari) fate. Meanwhile, Mirren (Esther McGregor) and Johnny (Joseph Zada) also faced their own challenges. To add another twist, it was revealed that Carrie (Mamie Gummer) too can perceive Johnny’s spirit.

The suspenseful finale strongly hinted at additional content for the series version, given that the depicted scene wasn’t originally between Carrie and Johnny in the “E. Lockhart” book.

But could there be a second season of We Were Liars? Read on for everything we know so far.

Will there be a We Were Liars season 2?

As of now, Prime Video has not renewed We Were Liars for season 2.

Since the show debuted on the platform this month and is still among the top 10 most-watched series, we can expect a clearer response regarding additional episodes once the viewership numbers are officially announced.

Indeed, author E Lockhart has hinted at plans for a second season and has been contemplating its potential narrative pathways following the dramatic finale.

In a conversation with TVLine regarding the season 1 finale, she mentioned that the closing scene featuring Carrie and Johnny bears a strong resemblance to the start of her second book within the We Were Liars series, titled “Family of Liars.

Essentially, this move sets up the potential for Season 2, as well as hinting at the sequel novel following “We Were Liars”. Everyone is eagerly anticipating Season 2, and I understand that the creators have numerous ideas in store.

When could a potential We Were Liars season 2 be released?

Filming for Season 1 was done during summer 2024, and the premiere is scheduled for June 18th, 2025, which means a swift production timeline. Interestingly, the series was commissioned back in 2023, so there was quite a gap between the show’s official announcement and its eventual release.

Regarding the possible direction for a potential second season, if it were to be a fresh storyline (like Family of Liars requiring a new set of actors) or a continuation from We Were Liars with some returning cast members, it’s challenging to predict exactly when another season might appear on our televisions.

Should the series get renewed promptly, we might anticipate a possible airdate ranging from 2026 to 2027, contingent upon scheduling considerations.

Who could star in a potential We Were Liars season 2?

It remains unclear which characters might reappear if there is a second season, given that Lockhart hinted at the possibility of the storyline traveling back to the ’80s, similar to the concept presented in Family of Liars.

If the TV show continues and adapts the next book, it’s possible that we’ll see a new set of characters since it seems to be going back in time to the Sinclair family during the ’80s. It’s also likely that Carrie and her sisters might pop up in the current timeline, so we can assume that Mamie Gummer (as Carrie), Caitlin FitzGerald, and Candice King may reappear as well.

Given that the final episode showed Carrie could perceive Johnny’s spirit, and in Family of Liars she narrates past events to her son, it seems reasonable to anticipate Zada’s return. But since he is scheduled to be busy filming Sunrise at the Harvest, we can only speculate about his appearance.

The cast we’d expect to see in a potential We Were Liars season 2 are as follows.

  • Mamie Gummer as Carrie
  • Joseph Zada as Johnny Sinclair Dennis
  • Caitlin FitzGerald as Penny Sinclair
  • Candice King as Bess Sinclair
  • David Morse as Harris Sinclair
  • Wendy Crewson as Tipper Sinclair

It’s true that characters such as Gat, Mirren, and Johnny perished during season 1, but they appeared as spirits afterward. As for Cadence departing from the Sinclair family, it leaves us wondering whether Lind will continue to be the main character in future seasons.

Lind hinted at a possible direction for season 2, suggesting that her character might take a different path following her grandfather’s threat to reveal her involvement in the fire.

The actress shared with Variety: “Many individuals may abandon their family ties, yet they often carry burdens and hidden truths with them. Thus, it’s possible that future seasons might delve deeper into this aspect. I believe there is more to the narrative than what we’ve seen so far.

As a film critic, I found myself echoing the sentiments of screenwriter and producer Carina Adly MacKenzie when she spoke about the possibility of the original cast returning for season 2: “We adore our current cast, and we wouldn’t want them to leave us either.” In essence, it seems that the Liars might just be making a comeback.

What could a potential We Were Liars season 2 be about?

It appears that all indications point towards the possibility of another season centered around the second book, Family of Liars. This novel, published following We Were Liars, serves as a prequel and delves into the history of the Sinclair sisters by taking readers back to Beechwood during the ’80s, where they were teenagers themselves, uncovering their past.

When conversing with Swoon, MacKenzie and Plec expressed their desire to have produced double the number of episodes during the season, simply to extend the show’s lifespan and delve deeper into each character. Here’s hoping that a second season will address this issue, allowing us to fully immerse ourselves in the tales of characters like the Sinclair sisters, for instance.

It seems like season 2 will delve deeper into the Family of Liars’ background, as suggested by Plec when he mentioned to Swoon that they have sown seeds towards this direction, particularly with Bess’ line, “This might be punishment for the summer I turned 16.

I, as a passionate observer, can share that MacKenzie mentioned one of their primary objectives while crafting these characters was to spark curiosity among viewers. They aimed to make us ponder about the transformation process that turned these seemingly malevolent women into the complex individuals we see on screen.

You can now stream ‘We Were Liars’ on Amazon Prime Video! Get a 30-day free trial, then it’s only £8.99 per month.

“Don’t forget to add ‘We Were Liars’ to your list on the TopMob: What to Watch app – grab it today for personalized TV suggestions, exclusive features, and much more!

Read More

2025-06-25 19:05