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Status: Canceled
Network: ABC Family
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.1/10
The Lying Game
Overview
Emma, a kind-hearted foster kid who can't catch a break, finds out she has an identical twin sister, Sutton, who - unlike Emma - was adopted by wealthy parents and is seemingly living an ideal life. After their initial meeting, Sutton talks Emma into stepping into her life for a few days while she pursues a lead on their birth mother. Initially excited to do this favor for her sister, Emma soon learns that Sutton has gone missing and could be in trouble. Now, Emma must decide whether to come clean to Sutton's family and risk her own safety in the hope of uncovering her twin sister's true whereabouts, along with the truth about why they were separated in the first place.
This production, originally released in 2011, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Mystery genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.1 across its 2 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Mystery.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Alexandra Chando
Emma Becker / Sutton Mercer
Alice Greczyn
Madeline Rybak
Helen Slater
Kristin Mercer
Blair Redford
Ethan Whitehorse
Andy Buckley
Dr. Ted Mercer
Allie Gonino
Laurel Mercer
Charisma Carpenter
Ann Rebecca Sewell
Seasons
Season 1
20 Episodes • Aired 2011-08-15
Long-lost twins Emma and Sutton separated under mysterious circumstances. Sutton was adopted by the wealthy Mercer family in Phoenix, while Emma grew up in the foster system. When the twins reunite as teenagers, they keep it a secret. While Sutton goes in search of the truth, Emma takes over her life and discovers more secrets and lies than she could have imagined.
Season 2
10 Episodes • Aired 2013-01-08
As the twins' saga continues, there are more surprises, secrets and lies. The girls' recently revealed birth mother Rebecca lures Sutton into her plans for the Mercer family. Emma grows closer to Thayer, while still being drawn to Ethan, who has started to reconnect with Sutton. Kristin feels betrayed after Ted came clean about his long ago affair with Rebecca, but Ted might be hiding even more shocking revelations. And Mads connects with a mysterious new guy in town who brings a whole new level of secrets with him.