Fans can’t stop talking about We Were Liars Season 2, dying to know what’s next after that wild Season 1 finale on Prime Video. The Sinclair family’s drama on Beechwood Island hooked millions, and everyone’s itching for updates. Here’s the freshest scoop on whether Season 2 is happening, when it might drop, who’s coming back, and what the story could hold.
Renewal Status for We Were Liars Season 2
As of August 2025, Prime Video hasn’t given the green light for We Were Liars Season 2. But don’t lose hope! The show exploded onto the scene, topping charts in over 20 countries after its June 18, 2025, premiere. Vernon Sanders from Amazon MGM Studios dropped a hint that’s got fans buzzing, saying the writers are already cooking up ideas for Season 2. “The show’s done amazing things for us,” he said, suggesting a renewal could be close. Julie Plec and Carina Adly MacKenzie, the showrunners, planned that cliffhanger to keep everyone begging for more. No official word yet, but the vibe feels promising.
When Could We Were Liars Season 2 Hit Screens?
If Season 2 gets confirmed soon, expect it around late 2026 or early 2027. Season 1 took about a year from filming (June to September 2024) to release (June 2025). A similar timeline would mean filming could start late 2025 or early 2026, leading to a 2026 or 2027 debut. Without a renewal, though, this is just a guess. Keep an eye on Prime Video’s announcements for the real deal.
Who’s Back for We Were Liars Season 2?
The cast hinges on where the story goes. Season 1 starred Emily Alyn Lind as Cadence, Shubham Maheshwari as Gat, Esther McGregor as Mirren, Joseph Zada as Johnny, and Mamie Gummer as Carrie. That gut-punch finale showed Cadence was seeing ghosts of Mirren, Johnny, and Gat, who died in a fire she helped spark. So, who returns?
If Season 2 pulls from Family of Liars, E. Lockhart’s prequel novel, it’ll focus on a younger Carrie and her sisters, Penny and Bess, in the 1980s. Mamie Gummer and Joseph Zada are likely bets, especially after Carrie saw Johnny’s ghost in the finale—a straight-up tease for Family of Liars. New actors might play the teenage Sinclairs, possibly leaving out present-day Cadence, Mirren, and Gat. But Carina Adly MacKenzie loves the current cast and hinted they could stick around, maybe through flashbacks or a split timeline. Emily Alyn Lind also teased Cadence has more to face, so she might not be done yet.
What’s the Story for We Were Liars Season 2?
Season 1 nailed E. Lockhart’s 2014 novel, revealing Cadence’s amnesia and the fire that killed her cousins and Gat. The finale’s twist, with Carrie seeing Johnny’s ghost, points to Family of Liars. That book dives into the Sinclair sisters’ teen years, unpacking grief, betrayal, and a tragedy tied to their sister Rosemary’s drowning. Julie Plec confirmed they’re leaning into this prequel for Season 2, saying it’s where they’ve “planted the seeds.”
Look for Carrie’s past to take center stage, with Johnny’s ghost stirring up old secrets. Cadence could still appear, wrestling with her guilt and her grandfather Harris’s demand to stay quiet. E. Lockhart’s new book, We Fell Apart, out in November 2025, brings fresh characters and might shape the plot, mixing new faces with Beechwood Island’s eerie vibe. Whether it’s the prequel or a present-day arc, expect more mind-bending twists and family drama.
