TMDb/Big Little Lies TV Secrets unravel in Monterey. A shocking murder drives this award-winning HBO thriller about five women's perfect lives. Star-studded, gripping, a modern clas... March 7, 2026 AceShowbiz - Big Little Lies remains one of HBO's most captivating thriller series, known for its ability to reward viewers with multiple rewatches. Premiering in 2017, the show focuses on five women residing in the affluent Monterey, California community, whose seemingly perfect lives start to unravel following a bullying incident involving their children.