If there's one toxic relationship we wish could play out for eternity, it would be Lucy and Stephen's in Tell Me Lies. Now, that wish has been granted — at least for another eight episodes, with the series renewed for a third season, which is very nearly on our screens.
For the first two series, we've become addicted to the drama of the duo — played by real-life couple Grace Van Patten and Jackson White — who go from university flames to one of the most catatonic relationships we've ever seen. Think things couldn't get any worse? When it concerns Lucy and Stephen, they really can. As for where the pair will take us in season three, find all the important details, below.
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When will Tell Me Lies season three come out?
It's officially been revealed that the first two episodes of season three will hit our screens on January 13, 2026.
There's a total of eight episodes on the season, with the season finale airing on February 24, 2026.
Eagle-eyed fans have been watching closely for updates on the third season since filming got underway, even taking to TikTok to share footage of Van Patten in action, with the actress spotted in a robe between takes, sporting some very heavy eye makeup.
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Hulu also shared a picture of Van patten on set, along with the caption, "we are so back. Tell Me Lies S3 now in production."
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What is Tell Me Lies season three about?
Without giving too much away, season two ended on a pretty significant cliffhanger, so there are plenty of storylines to go on with in season three. The series is based on on the 2018 novel by the same name by Carola Lovering, so we'd hazard that the next episodes will continue to consult this storyline.
The official logline says season three "follows Lucy Albright (Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (White) as they’ve rekindled their tumultuous romance in time for spring semester at Baird College. While they promise things will be different this time, past indiscretions hinder their best intentions, and Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she wants nothing to do with. Meanwhile, the disastrous repercussions from the previous year also force Lucy and Stephen’s friends to face their own destructive behaviours. As scandalous secrets fester around campus, vicious consequences threaten Lucy and everyone in her circle."
Who is cast in Tell Me Lies season three?
It would be hard to continue the story without the original cast on board: Lucy, Stephen, Pippa, Bree, Diana, Wrigley, and Evan. There are also a few side characters we'd love to see return in season three. Namely, Oliver, Marianne, Lydia, and Leo.
And new to the cast in season three is Iris Apatow, who has been confirmed as a series regular. According to Deadline, Apatow will play the role of Amanda, a bubbly but fragile college freshman keeping a big secret. Sounds familiar, doesn't it?
Costa D’Angelo is also a new series regular, playing Alex, a psychology grad student and part-time drug dealer who has a complicated past with Bree.
What do we know about Tell Me Lies season three?
The drama-fuelled show was picked up for another series two months after season two aired. It was relatively expected, with the second season garnering a cult following, and staying in Hulu's Top 15 shows for more than 50 consecutive days.
It looks like there could be potential for even more Tell Me Lies goodness, beyond season three, with executive producer and showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer also signing an overall deal with 20th TV, a part of Disney Television Studios. This will see her continue to helm Tell Me Lies, while also developing, writing and executive producing more original series. Yes please.
