Hulu’s Tell Me Lies has folks hooked with its messy drama and jaw-dropping twists. After that wild Season 2 finale, everyone’s itching to know what’s next for Lucy, Stephen, and their chaotic college crew. Here’s the scoop on Season 3, covering when it might drop, who’s back, and what kind of drama’s brewing.
Is Tell Me Lies Season 3 Happening?
Yup, it’s official! Hulu gave Tell Me Lies the green light for Season 3 back on December 19, 2024, not long after Season 2 wrapped. The show’s been a hit, holding a spot in Hulu’s Top 15 series, and those cliffhangers sealed the deal. Meaghan Oppenheimer’s still running the show, so expect more of that juicy, can’t-look-away vibe.
Tell Me Lies Season 3 Release Window
No exact date yet, but here’s the deal: filming started in late May 2025 and wrapped up by August 29, 2025, in Toronto. Season 2 filmed from January to September 2024, so if things move at a similar pace, Season 3 could land around September or October 2025. Some chatter points to early 2026 if editing takes longer. Either way, it won’t drag out like the wait between Seasons 1 and 2, which got slowed down by the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
Who’s in the Cast of Tell Me Lies Season 3?
The show’s heart is its messy friend group, and most of the gang’s expected back at Baird College. Here’s who’s likely showing up:
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Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright: Lucy’s the core of the story, tangled up with Stephen in a toxic mess. Van Patten says Season 3’s gonna get “wilder,” so brace for more chaos.
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Jackson White as Stephen DeMarco: Stephen’s scheming hit new lows in Season 2. White calls him “a total mess” but hints there’s more to his choices than just being a jerk.
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Catherine Missal as Bree: That wedding twist in Season 2 left Bree reeling. Missal’s back to deal with the fallout of Evan’s betrayal.
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Spencer House as Wrigley: Wrigley’s heartbreak from Season 2 sets him up for a heavy arc. House is all but confirmed to return.
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Sonia Mena as Pippa: Pippa’s story with Diana’s getting deeper, and Mena’s likely back for more.
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Branden Cook as Evan: Evan’s big mistake at the wedding makes his return a must to see how things unravel.
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Alicia Crowder as Diana: After ditching Stephen, Diana’s got new ties with Pippa, so Crowder’s expected back.
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Natalee Linez as Lydia: Stephen’s engaged to Lucy’s old bestie? That’s a mystery, and Linez will probably have a bigger role.
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Tom Ellis as Oliver: Thought he was done? Nope. Ellis confirmed he’s back in May 2025, promising “dark and spicy” stuff for the shady professor.
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Gabriella Pession as Marianne: Tied to Oliver and Bree, Pession’s likely returning too.
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Costa D’Angelo as Alex: A new regular, Alex is a grad student with a sketchy past linked to Bree. Trouble’s coming.
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Iris Apatow as Amanda: Apatow joins as a freshman with a secret that’ll shake things up.
Side characters like Leo or Max might pop up, but their stories feel less certain. Drew’s arc could sneak into flashbacks to wrap up Season 2’s tragedy.
What Will the Plot of Tell Me Lies Season 3 Be About?
Heads-up: Season 2 spoilers ahead!
Season 2 ended with a bang: Stephen sent Bree an audio of Evan admitting he hooked up with Lucy, right before Bree’s wedding in 2015. That, plus Drew’s death and Oliver’s creepy affair with Bree, sets up a crazy Season 3. Here’s what’s likely cooking:
Jumping Forward: Oppenheimer says Season 3 will lean more into 2015, with fewer 2008 college flashbacks. It’ll dig into what happened after the wedding mess and how Stephen ended up engaged to Lydia.
Bree’s Payback: After getting burned by Evan and Lucy, Bree might be out for blood. Oppenheimer hinted she’s ready to “fight back,” which could mean some epic showdowns.
Lucy and Stephen’s Chaos: Those two can’t quit each other, and their toxic vibe will keep spiraling. White says Stephen might finally hit a wall he can’t charm his way out of.
Lingering Mysteries: What really went down with Macy’s death? Will Pippa spill about Chris? The 2015 timeline might show how these secrets mess with everyone years later.
New Faces, New Fights: Alex’s shady history with Bree and Amanda’s secret will stir up fresh drama in the group.
Darker Turn: Van Patten and Ellis say Season 3’s the “darkest” yet, with weird alliances and characters making awful choices. Get ready for more heartbreak.
The show’s already strayed from Carola Lovering’s book, and Season 3 will keep that vibe, especially in 2015. The back-and-forth timelines will keep unraveling secrets, leaving everyone guessing.
