Tell Me Lies Season 3 returns with darker twists and intense drama as Lucy and Stephen’s toxic relationship faces new secrets and consequences.
Tell Me Lies Season 3 Premieres January 13, 2026
After months of anticipation, Tell Me Lies—the hit drama series based on Carola Lovering’s bestselling novel—returns with Season 3, premiering on January 13, 2026.
The new season is now streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and on Disney+ internationally, introducing fresh chapters in the tangled story of Lucy and Stephen.
Eight Episodes with a Weekly Release Schedule
Season 3 consists of eight episodes, kicking off with the first three on January 13. New episodes will drop every Tuesday until February 24, 2026, keeping viewers hooked with weekly developments and escalating drama.
Lucy and Stephen Return to Baird College.
The story continues to follow Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they reunite in their spring semester at Baird College.
Although they promise to change, their toxic and complex relationship once again becomes the centre of this season’s emotional turmoil. (Forbes)
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Plot Focus: Turmoil, Secrets & Consequences
Season 3 dives deeper into the consequences of past lies and betrayals. Lucy finds herself drawn into new controversies while her friends grapple with the fallout of earlier choices, showing how deception continues to impact their lives and connections.
New Characters Shake Up the Story
Alongside the returning core cast, Season 3 introduces new cast members, including
- Iris Apatow as Amanda, a cheerful college freshman with a big secret
- Costa D’Angelo as Alex, a psychology grad student with a complicated past
These additions promise to increase emotional stakes and narrative complexity throughout the season.
Cast: Old Faces & New Dynamics
Key casts returning from earlier seasons include:
- Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright
- Jackson White portrays Stephen DeMarco.
- Spencer House plays Mike Wrigley.
- Catherine Missal as Bree
- Branden Cook plays Evan.
- Sonia Mena plays Pippa.
- Alicia Crowder as Diana
Their evolving relationships and conflicts remain central to the character-driven drama.
Darker Themes and Character Arcs
Season 3 is expected to be one of the darkest yet—exploring psychological depth, emotional manipulation, and the corrosive effects of toxic love.
Cast members describe Stephen’s character as almost villainous this season, while Lucy’s decisions continue to shape the emotional landscape of the show.
Creator Promises Emotional Complexity
Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer has hinted that while the season examines intense themes like manipulation and trauma, it will also feature moments of joy and new relationships that counterbalance the heavy material.
Fan Speculation: Final Season?
Although Season 3 brings new twists and developments, it has also sparked speculation about whether this might be the final chapter, especially since the story has now spanned three consecutive seasons.
Some insiders describe three seasons as a “clean number” for this narrative arc, reflecting the emotional closure it might provide.
Streaming & International Availability
Viewers can watch Tell Me Lies Season 3 exclusively on Hulu and on Disney+ via the Hulu bundle, making the show accessible to audiences around the world.
Both older seasons and new episodes are available for streaming, allowing fans to catch up before the finale airs.
Why Fans Are Excited
Fans are buzzing about the return of the emotionally charged drama, especially the renewed intensity of the central relationship and the introduction of new characters that could shift alliances and emotional outcomes.
Tell Me Lies continues to stand out for its raw, provocative storytelling and character complexity.