Watch The Lying Game
- TV-14
- 2011
- 2 Seasons
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7.3 (18,941)
The Lying Game is a television drama series that aired on ABC from 2011 to 2013. It tells the story of two identical twin sisters, Emma Becker and Sutton Mercer. Emma was brought up in foster care while Sutton was adopted by a wealthy family. One day, Sutton shows up at Emma's doorstep, asking her to switch places with her for a few days. Emma agrees, but when Sutton doesn't return, Emma realizes that something is wrong. Emma discovers that Sutton has been missing for weeks, and decides to stay in her place to uncover what happened to her. However, this is no easy feat, as Sutton had a complicated life filled with secrets and lies. Emma finds herself caught up in a web of deceit, as she tries to discover who wanted Sutton gone and why. As Emma tries to navigate Sutton's life, she is forced to interact with her friends and family, many of whom have secrets of their own. Among these characters are Sutton and Emma's birth mother, Rebecca Sewell, played by Charisma Carpenter, and their adoptive parents, Ted and Kristen Mercer, played by Andy Buckley and Helen Slater. Sutton's best friends, Laurel and Char, played by Allie Gonino and Alice Greczyn, also become intertwined in Emma's investigation. Laurel is the quiet, intelligent sister, while Char is the free-spirited, rebellious one. Both girls have their secrets, and Emma must work to unravel them. Blair Redford plays Ethan Whitehorse, a bad-boy love interest for both Emma and Sutton. Ethan has his own set of secrets and is often caught up in his brother's criminal activities. As Emma dives deeper into Sutton's life, she discovers that there are many people who had motives for wanting her sister gone. Adrian Pasdar plays Alec Rybak, a wealthy businessman with a suspicious past who seems to be connected to Sutton's disappearance. Christian Alexander plays Thayer Rybak, Alec's son, who also has a history with Sutton. Tyler Christopher plays the role of Dan Whitehorse, Ethan's older brother, and a suspected criminal whose dealings often have a ripple effect on the other characters. Overall, The Lying Game is a thrilling, suspenseful show that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With twists and turns at every corner, it's a show that will leave you guessing until the very end.
