From 'Big Little Lies' to 'The Stranger': 5 mystery dramas to watch after binge-watching 'Apples Never Fall'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: ‘Apples Never Fall’, Peacock’s mystery drama series, starring Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, and Nate Mann in pivotal roles, has become a binge-worthy sensation, captivating audiences with its blend of suspense and storytelling.
Based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty of the same name, ‘Apples Never Fall’ delves into the intricate lives of the Delaney family following the sudden disappearance of their matriarch, Joy Delaney.
If you've finished binge-watching 'Apples Never Fall' and are in search of more mystery dramas to delve into, here are five TV shows that could capture your interest.
'Big Little Lies' (2017-2019)
'Big Little Lies', an American comedy drama television series based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty, revolves around the lives of various women in Monterey, California, whose seemingly perfect lives unravel to reveal dark secrets after a murder.
'Big Little Lies' and 'Apples Never Fall' both are adaptations of novels by Liane Moriarty, known for her intricate storytelling and complex characters.
'Big Little Lies' aired on HBO from February 19, 2017, to July 21, 2019, spanning two seasons. 'Big Little Lies' Season 1 received 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won eight.
'Succession' (2018–2023)
'Succession', an American satirical black comedy-drama television series, revolves around the Roy family, who are the owners of the global media and entertainment conglomerate known as Waystar RoyCo.
The series primarily centers on the family's internal power struggles and their quest to secure control of the company.
'Apples Never Fall' and 'Succession' both delve into the complexities of family dynamics, particularly within wealthy and influential families.
'Little Fires Everywhere' (2020)
Fans of 'Apples Never Fall' will also enjoy 'Little Fires Everywhere', an American drama television miniseries based on the 2017 novel by Celeste Ng.
'Little Fires Everywhere' follows the lives of the seemingly perfect Richardson family and an enigmatic mother and daughter duo who disrupt their lives.
The interactions between the two families result in unforeseen outcomes that force them to reassess their relationships with one another.
'Stay Close' (2021)
'Stay Close', a British mystery drama miniseries based on the 2012 Halan Coben novel of the same name, revolves around Megan Pierce, a suburban mother whose life takes an unexpected turn when a stranger approaches her with a shocking revelation about her past.
As she delves deeper into her past, she is forced to confront long-buried secrets and face the consequences of decisions made years ago.
'Stay Close' and 'Apples Never Fall' both series explore the theme of family and the impact of secrets and deception on relationships.
'The Stranger' (2020)
'The Stranger' is another mystery thriller miniseries to fill in 'Apples Never Fall' void. 'The Stranger' revolves around a mysterious young woman in her 20s wearing a baseball cap, who approaches Adam Price and reveals a secret that drastically disrupts his life.
Starring Richard Armitage, Siobhan Finneran, and Hannah John-Kamen in pivotal roles, the series also follows the lives of other characters who are affected by the stranger's actions, weaving together a complex narrative of deception.
