Hulu released the first three episodes of Tell Me Lies Season 3 today, continuing the drama series' unflinching look at how toxic relationships reshape the lives of young adults at Baird College. The new season picks up after the previous year's revelations and betrayals, forcing the main characters to confront the lasting damage of their choices.
The show follows Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as they return to campus for the spring semester, but the dynamics among their friend group have fundamentally changed. What was already fractured has become even more complicated, with guilt and unresolved questions hanging over everyone involved.
Background
Tell Me Lies debuted on Hulu in 2022 and quickly built a devoted audience drawn to its unflinching portrayal of messy relationships and emotional manipulation. The series is based on the novel by E. Lockhart and stars Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright and Jackson White as Stephen DeMarco. The first season ran for ten episodes, while the second season, which arrived in September 2024, was shortened to eight episodes.
Season 2 ended with major revelations that exposed secrets the characters had been hiding. Relationships that seemed salvageable were left in ruins, and the trust between friends fractured in ways that seemed irreparable. The season finale left viewers wondering whether the group could ever move past what had been revealed.
Key Details
The new season consists of eight episodes total, matching the length of Season 2. Episodes will release weekly on Tuesdays, with the finale scheduled for February 17. The first three episodes dropped simultaneously today, giving viewers a chance to jump directly into the chaos.
The season explores Lucy's mental health struggles more directly than previous installments. According to the show's creative team, the new episodes examine how the consequences of past actions continue to haunt the characters, with Lucy recording an apology that signals the season will focus on accountability rather than moving forward cleanly.
"Lucy and Stephen get pulled back into each other's orbit again, but it's not a clean slate — it's a restart with receipts."
Bree and Wrigley's relationship takes an unexpected turn this season. Rather than remaining at odds, the two characters find unexpected common ground and support in each other as they navigate their own personal crises. Both are dealing with the aftermath of betrayals and broken trust, and their developing friendship becomes a source of stability in an otherwise chaotic environment.
Oliver's betrayal of Bree continues to shape her storyline, with the new season showing how she attempts to move forward while processing what happened. The trailer hints that her recovery will not be straightforward.
New Characters and Cast
The season introduces Costa D'Angelo as Alex, a new series regular whose background with Bree suggests that past conflicts are far from resolved. Alex's arrival adds another layer of tension to dynamics that were already unstable. The returning cast includes Spencer House as Wrigley, Catherine Missal as Bree, Sonia Mena as Pippa, Branden Cook as Evan, Alicia Crowder as Diana, and Tom Ellis as Oliver.
What This Means
Tell Me Lies continues to position itself as a series willing to explore the psychological toll of emotional abuse and manipulation. Rather than offering easy resolutions, the show examines how trauma lingers and shapes behavior long after the initial harm occurs.
The focus on mental health and accountability reflects a shift in how the series approaches its storytelling. Previous seasons showed the immediate fallout of betrayals and lies. Season 3 appears interested in the longer, messier process of actually dealing with what those betrayals mean.
For viewers, the series remains available on both Hulu and Disney+. Those who want to watch Season 3 should consider rewatching the previous two seasons first, as the show builds its emotional impact slowly, with small moments carrying significant weight throughout the narrative.
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