Hiding the truth is a recipe for disaster.
Peacock unveiled the official trailer for One of Us Is Lying Season 2 on Tuesday, and it looks like the net is closing in on the Bayview four.
The trailer dials up the intrigue as we pick up following that huge death at the end of the freshman season.
Peacock warns that the second season, premiering October 20, will find the teenagers going to great lengths to protect “their secret, themselves, and each other.”
The season 2 cast includes Marianly Tejada (Bronwyn), Chibuikem Uche (Cooper), Annalisa Cochrane (Addy), Cooper van Grootel (Nate), Jess McLeod (Janae), Melissa Collazo (Maeve), Sara Thompson (Vanessa), and Alimi Ballard (Kevin).
“When I first read Karen McManus’s novel, I was surprised and thrilled by the mystery,” said showrunner Erica Saleh of the series.
“But what I really fell in love with, what made me want to make this show, were the characters. On its surface, One of Us is Lying is a murder mystery, and that part is thrilling to write and (I hope!) thrilling to watch.”
“But, at its heart, this is a character drama about teenagers growing up and finding their way to live more authentic, honest lives.”
“In the first season our heroes began as high school archetypes straight out of The Breakfast Club: The Nerd, The Jock, The Beauty, and The Bad Boy.”
“But after witnessing a classmate die and becoming suspects in his murder, they were forced to become more honest about who they are and what they want,” the statement from Saleh continues.
“Over the course of the season we peeled back the layers and revealed the real, complex kids fighting to break free of these clichés. Our heroes stood up to their controlling parents, came out of the closet, left toxic relationships, dealt with the stresses of college applications… and, yes, solved a murder.”
“In Season Two, we continue this surprising emotional journey as our kids reckon with the thrill and fear of showing the world who they really are… while hiding a deadly secret and being tortured by the mysterious Simon Says.” the statement adds of Season 2.
“And we have a ton of juicy, soapy fun while we do it! The most important thing to me in writing a show for teenage audiences, is to put smart, complex, authentic characters on screen, and to take their emotions seriously.”
“Being a teenager is thrilling, and it’s also terrifying. Figuring out who you are, and what you want is confusing and it can feel so so lonely.”
“My greatest hope is that seeing this show will make our young audience feel more seen and less alone – and that it will make them laugh, cry, and scream at the same time.”
“Luckily, these characters are brought to life by an ensemble of breakout stars and we are so excited for more viewers to discover this absurdly talented and gorgeous cast, and fall in love with them, as we have.”
Check out the full trailer below.
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