Lifetime’s ‘The Price Of Perfection’ Is Cautionary Tale

Price of Perfection used with Lifetime permission

Lifetime asks what is the real cost of perfection in their thriller, The Price of Perfection. This cautionary tale stars Christy Bruce (8-Bit Christmas, A Brief History Of The Unicorn), Keara Graves (Grand Army, Pretty Cheaters, Deadly Lies), Cameron Brodeur (The Umbrella Academy, Ghostwriter), Victoria Baldesarra (Dying To Sleep, The Next Step), and Nico DeCastris (Ghosts, A Father’s Worst Nightmare).

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What Is Lifetime’s The Price Of Perfection About?

According to the Lifetime synopsis, Leslie (Bruce) is an event planner. Although she is busy, she has recently lost her husband and business partner. So, she is juggling a lot of jobs and works long hours.

However, her teenage daughter Ava (Graves), is responsible and helps Leslie out. That includes looking out for her brother, Ryan (Brodeur).

Yet, Leslie does not realize her dependence on her daughter may be putting too much pressure on Ava. Unbeknownst to Leslie, Ava has taken Ryan’s ADHD meds. She is using them to help her at school. It turns out, they are also a party drug. Ava learned that from her new pal Madison (Baldesarra).

Leslie’s life is turned around when she discovers that her “perfect” daughter is anything but that. Ava is missing. Moreover, she is implicated in a hit and run that put another student in the hospital.

For Leslie to help save Ava, she needs to uncover all of the truth and expose her daughter’s lack of perfection.

When Can You Watch Lifetime’s The Price Of Perfection?

The Price Of Perfection premieres on Sunday, May 22, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Lifetime

Imperfect High used with permission Lifetime
Imperfect High used with permission Lifetime

Don’t Miss Lifetime’s Imperfect High

Immediately after The Price Of Perfection, Lifetime is airing Imperfect High at 10:03 p.m., Eastern. This movie stars Sherri Shepherd (Call Your Mother, Mr. Iglesias), Nia Sioux (The Lies I tell Myself, I Am Mortal), and Ali Skovbye (Firefly Lane, The Gourmet Detective).

Imperfect High is the sequel to Perfect High. According to the synopsis, Hanna Brooks (Sioux) is the new girl in town. She is also the new student at Lakewood High School. Therefore, the teen is figuring out the ropes at school and home.

It does not help that Hanna suffers from an anxiety disorder. This is worsened now with her new school situation.

A few years back, things at Lakewood were tense. A popular student had a shocking drug overdose.

Now, Hanna is struggling with trying to fit in with the cool crowd. There are also two guys are that are into her. One is a bad boy but has a heart of gold. While the other is a rich kid, and he is popular. However, looks are deceiving. He looks like he behaves, but he gets into a lot of serious trouble.

Now, Hanna has found that between the two guys, she is in a very dangerous situation. Moreover, her mother, Deborah (Shepherd) must fight to save Hanna from the point of no return.

Don’t miss the premiere of The Price Of Perfection, on Sunday, May 22, at 8 p.m., Eastern, on Lifetime.

Georgia Makitalo

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