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The HBO show &quot;Big Little Lies&quot; features a cast of award-winning actresses such as Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley and Nicole Kidman (left to right). The mystery show takes place in Monterey, California, and connects elite mothers to a murder investigation. (Hilary Bronwyn Gayle/HBO)

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Love | Hate: Does an all-star cast hinder or help &#8216;Big Little Lies&#8217;?

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The myth goes that once a movie star starts doing television, she’s no longer in her prime. HBO’s “Big Little Lies” shows that may not necessarily be true.

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Love | Hate: Does an all-star cast hinder or help ‘Big Little Lies’?

By Erin Nyren, Linda Xu

March 5, 2017 6:37 p.m.