Is Gat related to the Sinclairs in We Were Liars? Details from the Prime Video series, explored

We Were Liars isn't just about rich family drama and tragic secrets but it also throws in a bit of romance that makes you want to sit back, stare at a wall in silence and question the family tree! So, how exactly is Gat connected to the Sinclairs?

Simple answer: He is not related by blood. But it’s complicated.

Gat Patil is the nephew of Ed Patil, who's dating Carrie Sinclair, Cadence's aunt. That makes him a long-term family friend who grew up in their inner circle and this only makes him a sort of 'honorary' cousin.

His outsider status is exactly what makes his bond with Cadence so unforgettable, though this is where the real drama begins. Let's dive in.

Gat’s place in the Sinclair circle in We Were Liars

On Beechwood Island, summers are sacred for the Sinclairs and Gat has been part of it since he was eight. The family fills four homes, each branch of the clan bringing its own drama. Gat's entry into this tight-knit family started off when he was just a kid, when he tagged along with his uncle Ed.

Ed had been Carrie Sinclair's partner for years, so Gat naturally became part of the summer tradition.

Here's the twist: Regardless of spending every vacation with the Sinclairs, Gat still remains an outsider. Of course, he does not share their last name, their blond hair, their blue-blood genes or growing-up style.

What he does share is a spot among the "Liars" - Cadence, Mirren, and Johnny i.e., the closest-knit group of the younger generation. To Cadence, Gat is more than a family friend. He is someone who sees through the glossy facade of her privileged relatives.

His perspective in We Were Liars is sharper, his challenge to their entitlement more direct, and that honesty pulls Cadence closer to him year after year.

Why Cadence and Gat’s dynamic stands out in We Were Liars

In a family where appearances mean everything, Gat is refreshingly real. He doesn't tiptoe around the uncomfortable truths of Sinclair life, and Cadence notices.

By Summer 16, that admiration turned into a deeper connection. A connection that crossed the "fake cousin" line they had danced around for years. It was during this summer that their feelings became undeniable, leading to moments Cadence would cling to after tragedy struck.

Their romance in We Were Liars is complicated by the fact that Gat Patil isn't just "the boy next door" or he isn't just the family friend who always hangs out. He is very much involved in most of their family moments, from private dinners to celebrating milestones.

That closeness here now does blur the line between a family friend and something more, making their relationship intense but also risky. While We Were Liars confirms there is no actual blood relation, the fact that they have grown up like extended family is part of what makes their story sweet but slightly messy.

In We Were Liars, Gat may not be a Sinclair by blood, but he fits into their story in ways that matter more than genes and blood. His role as both insider and outsider shapes not just Cadence's summers, but her entire worldview and how she looks at things.

Their relationship is obviously layered with a lot of history, loyalty, and rebellion - the perfect storm for a love story that feels both inevitable and impossible. That is exactly what makes it unforgettable.

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