Particle.news

We Were Liars’ Eyeing Prequel Adaptation as Amazon Weighs Renewal

The series remains unrenewed with its creators pointing to the prequel 'Family of Liars' as a natural springboard for new episodes.

Overview

  • Amazon Prime Video has not formally greenlit a second season of the young adult drama despite its strong debut.
  • Season one concluded with a cliffhanger and introduced original elements that diverge from E. Lockhart’s novel.
  • Author E. Lockhart, who co-wrote and produced the show, affirmed it is “not a limited series” and flagged her prequel 'Family of Liars' as a potential foundation for season two.
  • Star Natalie Alyn Lind and showrunners Carina Adly MacKenzie and Julie Plec have all voiced interest in extending Cadence’s narrative.
  • Amazon has not provided a timeline for renewal deliberations.