India, June 20 -- One would ideally be living under a rock if they had not seen the rage that was We Were Liars on Bookstagram around a decade ago, and if I am not too mistaken, even a few years back when the pandemic was upon us. The story gripped young readers across the world; there was something intrinsically familiar and dark in the way E. Lockhart captured the restlessness and obsession of young hearts.

The new adaptation, created by Julie Plec and Carina Adly McKenzie, does remain quite faithful. Led by a fine ensemble cast, the show goes for raw and untethered emotional complexity, which fits well for a show that knows what it wants to say. The kids are not alright, but they certainly want to be.

The eight-episode show begins in...