House of Lies is an American comedy-drama television series created by Matthew Carnahan. The show premiered on Showtime on January 8, 2012, and is based on the book House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time, written by Martin Kihn, a former consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton.
The series follows a group of management consultants who stop at nothing to get business deals done. They often use deception and manipulation tactics to achieve their goals, which can lead to both successes and failures.
The show has received critical acclaim for its witty dialogue, comedic timing, and well-written characters. It has also been praised for its ability to explore the complexities of business and human behavior.