Tell Me Lies Season 3 Set to Premiere in January 2026: Will Lucy and Stephen's Romance Return?

The hit drama series Tell Me Lies will return for a third season in January 2026, continuing the intriguing story of Lucy and Stephen.

by Gilang Rahmatullah AkbarPublish Date 12 November 2025, 08:25 PM
The hit drama series Tell Me Lies will return for a third season in January 2026, continuing the intriguing story of Lucy and Stephen.

Liputan6.com, Jakarta The drama series Tell Me Lies is set to return to fans with its highly anticipated third season.

Hulu announced a January 13, 2026, premiere, featuring two first episodes that are sure to captivate viewers immediately.

The season will be available exclusively on Hulu for subscribers in the United States, while international viewers can watch it on Disney+.

The complicated story of Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) will once again take center stage.

They will re-emerge into a turbulent romance at Baird College, though with the promise of trying something different this time.

However, the shadows of the past seem difficult to escape, threatening to come back to haunt their relationship.

The renewal announcement for the third season of Tell Me Lies was made in December 2024, just two months after the second season concluded.

The third season will consist of eight episodes, with the finale scheduled to air on February 24, 2026.


Tell Me Lies Season 3 Premiere Schedule and Plot

The third season of Tell Me Lies will debut on January 13, 2026, with the first two episodes promising intrigue and drama.

A total of eight episodes will be released weekly, with the finale scheduled for February 24, 2026.

Viewers in the US can watch on Hulu, while international viewers can access it on Disney+.

The third season will continue the story of Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as they rekindle their tumultuous romance during the spring semester at Baird College.

Although they both promise to make things different this time, past mistakes and trauma continue to haunt their best intentions.

Lucy finds herself embroiled in a controversy she didn't want.

Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer has previously hinted that the third season will likely shift more heavily to 2015, although elements from 2008 will still be present to resolve some loose ends.

Grace Van Patten, who plays Lucy, described the third season as “very chaotic” and full of “totally unexpected” twists and turns, promising a thrilling viewing experience.


Tell Me Lies Cast and New Characters

The main cast of Tell Me Lies will bring back fan-favorite characters.

Grace Van Patten will return as Lucy Albright, while Jackson White will play Stephen DeMarco.

Additionally, Cat Missal, Spencer House, Sonia Mena, Branden Cook, and Alicia Crowder will also return to the screen.

The third season will also introduce new faces who will add to the dynamic of the story.

Costa D'Angelo joins the cast as a series regular, playing a character named Alex.

Alex's presence is expected to bring a fresh perspective to Lucy and Stephen's friendship circle.

Additionally, Iris Apatow will appear in a recurring role as Amanda, a cheerful freshman harboring a major secret.

Amanda's character is expected to be key to developing a more complex and surprising storyline, adding layers of intrigue to campus life at Baird College.


Behind the Scenes of Tell Me Lies Production

Tell Me Lies season three is being helmed by Meaghan Oppenheimer, who serves as executive producer and showrunner.

She is solely responsible for maintaining the quality of the story and narrative flow that has captivated so many viewers.

Several other executive producers are also involved, including Emma Roberts, Karah Preiss, and Matt Matruski under their Belletrist banner.

Rebelle Media's Laura Lewis, Shannon Gibson, Stephanie Noonan, Sam Schlaifer, and Tyne Rafaeli (who also directed several episodes) also made significant contributions.

The series is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Carola Lovering, who also serves as a consulting producer.

Tell Me Lies is a Hulu Original series produced by 20th Television, ensuring high production standards.

Filming for the third season took place from May 29, 2025, to August 29, 2025, with production officially beginning in late May 2025.

Hulu has released first-look photos from the third season of Tell Me Lies, featuring Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White).