Big Little Lies (Season 1)

Big Little Lies is a stylish, addictive mystery set in the wealthy coastal town of Monterey, California. It follows the lives of three mothers whose seemingly perfect lives unravel, leading to a murder. The series is a masterclass in tension, featuring an incredible ensemble cast including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, and Laura Dern. While it was later extended, the first season is a perfect, self-contained mystery that explores themes of domestic abuse, motherhood, and friendship.

It is a quintessential 'prestige' drama that is both highly entertaining and deeply thought-provoking.