Series synopsis
Sacred Lies is an American drama television series that premiered on Facebook Watch on July 27, 2018. It ended on April 9, 2020. It was created by Raelle Tucker. It stars Elena Kampouris, Kevin Carroll, Kiana Madeira and Ryan Robbins.
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers tale The Handless Maiden, and Stephanie Oakes’ novel The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, and adapted and updated by Tucker, Sacred Lies is about a handless teen who escapes from a cult and finds herself in juvenile detention, suspected of knowing who killed her cult leader.
Premise
Based on the classic Grimm Brothers tale The Handless Maiden, and Stephanie Oakes’ novel The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly, and adapted and updated by Tucker, Sacred Lies is about a handless teen who escapes from a cult and finds herself in juvenile detention, suspected of knowing who killed her cult leader.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elena Kampouris as Minnow Bly
- Kevin Carroll as Dr. Alan Wilson
- Kiana Madeira as Angel Trujillo
- Ryan Robbins as Samuel Bly
- Kimiko Glenn as Lily
- Juliette Lewis as Harper
- Emily Alyn Lind as Jolene Drygulski
- Leah Gibson as Vivienne Schroeder
Supporting cast
- Hannah Zirke
- Siobhan Williams as Jo
- Jordan Alexander as Elsie
Guest cast
- Shelby Armstrong as Hairnet Girl
- Calix Fraser as Church Boy 2
- Shane Paul McGhie as Jude Leland
- Daniel Diemer as Cole
- Lauren Acala as Daughter
- Rohan Campbell as Landon
- Katrina Law as Stephanie Bailey
- Georgia Beaty as Krystal
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 27, 2018 | September 14, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | February 20, 2020 | April 9, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: The Handless Maiden After a cult in Montana mysteriously burns to the ground, a girl named Minnow Bly emerges from the woods. A violent encounter results in her being sent to juvenile detention, where her only hope for release comes from a forensic psychologist who offers freedom in exchange for her secrets. |
July 27, 2018 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: Love Bomb Minnow begins to tell her story to Dr. Wilson, about the formation of the cult, the power of the Prophet, their sudden disappearance into the woods twelve years ago, and truth about who cut off her hands. |
July 27, 2018 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: The Iron Slippers Minnow starts taking classes and panics when she is tasked to try reading, uncovering a gruesome memory from her past surrounding the birth of her baby sister. |
July 27, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter One: The Singing Bones Harper, a reclusive online investigator, breaks open a cold case. Elsie, a troubled foster kid, tries to recall the song linking her to a mother she barely remembers |
February 20, 2020 |
| 2 |
Chapter Two: The Siren Song Peter opens up to Elsie about the origins of the song that haunts them both. Harper pursues the Cherry Falls investigation - against the Sheriff's wishes - with the help of an inside source. |
February 20, 2020 |
| 3 |
Chapter Three: Case 20-054 Harper finds an unexpected ally, exposing shocking information about Elsie’s family. Elsie struggles to remember her mother’s face. Peter digs up his violent past. |
February 20, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Facebook Watch |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 27, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2020 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |