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Big Little Lies
“Big house. Perfect husband. Beautiful children. I really do have it all. So why do I feel like screaming?”
Big Little Lies follows five women in Monterey, California whose seemingly perfect lives unravel around a murder at a school trivia night. Based on Liane Moriarty's novel, the show exposes the dark secrets behind beautiful homes and picture-perfect families.
The Main Killer
Bonnie Carlson
“The Protector”
She only killed once. To save everyone.
“Sometimes the most peaceful people do the most violent things.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Who died in Big Little Lies?
Perry Wright, Celeste's abusive husband, died at the trivia night. His death was ruled accidental after he fell down stairs during a confrontation.
Who killed Perry in Big Little Lies?
Bonnie Carlson pushed Perry Wright down the stairs, causing his death. She acted to protect Celeste and Jane from his violence.
Who is Ziggy's father in Big Little Lies?
Perry Wright is Ziggy's father. He raped Jane Chapman years before the events of the show, which she discovers when she sees him at trivia night.
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