The American streaming platform Hulu has decided to end production of the series "Tell Me Lies" after three seasons. This information was conveyed by the show's creator Meaghan Oppenheimer just before the premiere of the final episode, which debuted on February 16, US time. The dark tale of the toxic relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, despite immense viewer interest and numerous questions about the characters' future, will not receive a continuation in the form of a fourth season.

Official end of production

The series creator Meaghan Oppenheimer confirmed that the third season is the final stage of the story of Lucy and Stephen.

Emotion-filled finale

The last episode titled "Are You Happy Now That I'm on My Knees?" aired on February 16, 2026.

No continuation for a fourth season

The Hulu platform decided not to renew the contract, despite divided fan opinions and high viewership numbers.

The series "Tell Me Lies", an adaptation of Carola Lovering's novel, has officially ended its run on the Hulu platform. Viewers following the turbulent lives of Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco were surprised by the sudden news that the eighth episode of the third season, titled "Are You Happy Now That I'm on My Knees?", constitutes the definitive conclusion of the series. The production, which gained a reputation as one of the most suggestive tales of destructive love in contemporary television, left fans with many unresolved plotlines. Meaghan Oppenheimer, the project's showrunner, explained that the decision to end came at a moment when the creators felt the story had reached its natural conclusion, and the risk of quality decline in subsequent years was too high. The trend of adapting 'new adult' literature has gained strength in the last decade, a consequence of streaming platforms seeking content aimed at young adults, combining psychological drama with bold social themes. The season finale brought dramatic plot twists, including a rapprochement between Bree and Wrigley and Lucy's dramatic choices in the timeline set in college. Fans on social media are divided regarding how the various plot threads were concluded, pointing to a lack of full redemption for the characters. The main roles were played by Grace Van Patten and Jackson White, whose on-screen chemistry became a hallmark of the production. Despite the series' end, the creator suggested these characters will remain in viewers' memories as a warning against manipulation and emotional dependency. „After three incredible seasons of Tell Me Lies, today's episode will be the series finale.” — Meaghan Oppenheimer The end of production comes as Hulu (owned by the Disney conglomerate) revises its strategy regarding original dramas. Although the series enjoyed great popularity, production costs and artistic vision outweighed the desire to further exploit the brand. The final ten minutes of the finale were described by critics as "peak television," highlighting the high production quality with which the project bid farewell to its audience.

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