Hulu Axes ‘Tell Me Lies’ After Record-Breaking Run—Everything to Know About the Season 3 Finale

Hulu’s breakout drama “Tell Me Lies” will come to a close with the Season 3 finale, creator Meaghan Oppenheimer confirmed this week, ending months of speculation about a potential fourth season. Oppenheimer explained that the writers always envisioned a three-chapter arc for Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White), and the creative team felt the story “reached its natural conclusion” in the upcoming finale. As a result, Hulu has opted not to order Season 4, positioning Episode 8—set to stream February 26—as both the season and series finale. Debuting in September 2022, “Tell Me Lies” quickly became one of Hulu’s most talked-about originals thanks to its unflinching look at toxic college relationships and its adaptation of Carola Lovering’s 2018 novel. The thriller’s time-jump structure and twist-laden storytelling powered a steady rise in binge-watch numbers, with Season 2 premiering in 2024 and Season 3 launching on January 8, 2026. The final chapter has focused on the long-anticipated friend-group reunion, forcing Lucy and Stephen to confront the fallout of their chaotic romance. Hulu says next week’s finale will answer lingering questions about Drew’s legal fate, Bree’s secret engagement, and the mysterious text thread that has united the group in the present day. Cast members Grace Van Patten and Jackson White have already lined up new projects—Van Patten will headline A24’s psychological thriller “After You,” while White is slated to join the ensemble of FX’s political miniseries “Daisy Chain.” Executive producer Emma Roberts remains attached to several Hulu developments under her Belletrist banner. Fans flooded social platforms within minutes of the announcement, pushing #TellMeLiesFinale into Twitter’s worldwide trending list and sparking debate over whether the series might see a limited-series revival down the line. Hulu has not ruled out bonus content, but insiders stress that no immediate spin-off is in development. For now, viewers can catch up on all 26 episodes before the eight-part Season 3 concludes on February 26 exclusively on Hulu. Prepare for one last round of secrets, betrayals, and, yes, lies—because when the credits roll next week, the story of Lucy and Stephen will finally be over.