Big Little Lies has received wide acclaim from television critics. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 92%, based on 88 reviews, with an average rating of 8.05/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Bitingly funny and highly addictive, Big Little Lies is a twisty, thrilling, enlightening ride led by a first-rate cast."[21] Metacritic reported a score of 75 out of 100, based on 42 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[22]