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Consequently, whenHBO announced plans to make a second season, the hoorays were tempered with skepticism.

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Why mess with such an appropriately contained, exquisite piece of television simply because you know people will watch?

As was true the first time around, the subjects in theBLLmirror are always deeper than they initially appear.

The first episode, which debuts Sunday night on HBO, starts off with a touch of deja vu.

He was pushed by Bonnie in a reflexive response to the sight of Perry attacking Celeste.

But they all decided to say he slipped.

Some of them fine, mostly Madeline and Renata slip right back into aggro-mom mode during drop-off.

She has an IQ of 152.

Genius level, Renata tells her daughter Amabellas new teacher.

Lifes about give and take.

I expect you to take care of my daughter.

(This poor guy is so screwed.)

You probably heard this from the internet, but just in case:Meryl Streepjoins the cast this season!

Youre never quite sure if shell hug someone or smack them with a cutting insult.

When shes in the presence of Madeline, whom she instantly dislikes, its usually the latter.

I find little people to be untrustworthy, Mary Louise says, while Madelines jaw hits the ground.

But its not just Streep who is fascinating to watch.

Witherspoon still dishes out gossipy observations like shes hosting a clearance sale for shade-throwing Every catty comment must go!

If a GIF of her shouting, I will notnotbe rich!

And then theres Kravitz who, as Bonnie, is more purposefully removed from the other women.

Big Little Liesalso more overtly acknowledges some issues it swept aside in its previous season, including race.

You are out here surrounded by people who dont even look like you, she tells Bonnie.

So brace yourselves for the next chapter in the story ofBig Little Lies.

And also, get ready to enjoy the hell out of the ride.

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