The Nollywood drama Satan Is a Liar, launched on Netflix on 15 August 2025, has stirred heated debate on-line, significantly on X (previously Twitter), the place viewers have expressed sharply divided opinions about its execution, storyline, and performances.
Directed by Moses Inwang, the movie follows Adaora (performed by Nse Ikpe-Etim), a rich actual property mogul whose whirlwind romance with the charming Jaiye (James Gardiner) spirals right into a darkish story of betrayal, manipulation, and revenge. Whereas the movie makes an attempt to sort out themes of insecurity, emotional exploitation, and societal expectations, reactions have been polarised, some praising its ambition, others condemning its flaws.
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On 17 August, simply two days after the premiere, X consumer @Tunnykvng wrote:
Wasted 2hrs of my valuable life watching the Satan is a Liar film on Netflix, my God will decide everybody concerned
Wasted 2hrs of my valuable life watching the “Satan is a liar” film on Netflix, my God will decide everybody concerned 🙏🏼
— Elvis Tunde (@Tunnykvng) August 17, 2025
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One other consumer, @t3f_exe, was much more scathing on 19 August, calling it
the worst factor I’ve ever watched” and criticising its “sluggish build-up, annoying accent, poor appearing, [and] horrible script.
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By 20 August, criticism intensified. Reviewer @PMReviews_Ng lamented:
This film had me pissed. The story began with a lot promise, however midway by means of it misplaced course fully. Characters made choices that made no sense, and the ending felt rushed and lazy
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REVIEW: ‘Satan is a Liar’ appears to be like nice however is let down by a predictable plot.
The trope of a rich girl scammed by a youthful lover gives few surprises, making the narrative arc predictable from the early scenes. From the second Anna was launched as a cousin, the ending… pic.twitter.com/1Xa2OE6ajH— CableLifestyle (@CableLifestyle) August 24, 2025
Others pointed to technical shortcomings, with @leukocyteng1 remarking:
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It tripped over its personal storyline
citing a poorly edited TV scene that disrupted the immersion.
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Not all responses had been unfavourable, nonetheless. Some viewers applauded the movie’s visible attraction and ambition. Life-style platform @CableLifestyle praised its cinematography on 24 August, noting:
It’s one factor for a film to overlook small particulars, however Satan is a Liar didn’t simply stumble. It tripped over its personal storyline. That TV scene alone exhibits how careless the enhancing was, and when you discover issues like that, it’s not possible to remain invested.
You’re additionally proper about…— Leukocyte 💨 (♟️,♟️) (@leukocyteng1) August 20, 2025
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Satan is a Liar appears to be like nice however is let down by a predictable plot
In addition they recommended Nse Ikpe-Etim’s “technically sound efficiency”, although the on-screen chemistry with James Gardiner felt underwhelming.
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The movie’s ensemble solid, together with Mercy Aigbe, Nancy Isime, and Erica Nlewedim, obtained combined evaluations. AfricanFolder.com credited Nse Ikpe-Etim with delivering a transferring portrayal of heartbreak and rage however argued that many supporting roles felt like “filler” that added little to the story. The assessment additionally criticised the shortage of emotional depth, suggesting that a number of performances appeared extra like “well-rehearsed acts” than genuine experiences.
DEVIL IS A LIAR
This film had me pissed. The story began with a lot promise, however midway by means of it misplaced course fully. Characters made choices that made no sense, and the ending felt rushed and lazy. pic.twitter.com/0NHL6vB43W— Popcorn 🍿 Film Evaluate (@PMReviews_Ng) August 20, 2025
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Regardless of Netflix Nigeria’s promotional submit urging followers to observe with the caption “He actually has lyrics for days,” the hype met scepticism, with many viewers insisting the advertising and marketing didn’t replicate the movie’s precise high quality.
Summing up widespread frustration, X consumer @nana_kojoben declared on 19 August:
The film THE DEVIL IS A LIAR was simply all shade of incorrect! Film was so annoying
