Tell Me Lies Series Officially Ends with Season 3, Here's the Creator's Explanation

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Fans of the drama series "Tell Me Lies" should prepare to say goodbye.

The series, which explores the toxic relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, has been confirmed to end after its third season.

This announcement came directly from creator and showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer, ahead of the third season finale airing on February 16, 2026.

The decision to end "Tell Me Lies" after its third season was not a sudden cancellation, but rather an ending that had been planned from the beginning by the writing team.

Oppenheimer explained that the series' story had reached the "natural conclusion" they had always desired.

The series is available exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, where the third season premiered on January 13, 2026.

"After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight's episode will be the series finale. This was always the ending my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it. Your incredible response to this season inspired us to explore whether there was another… pic.twitter.com/0CgIEr1PJI

— Tell Me Lies on Hulu (@tellmelieshulu) February 17, 2026

Meaghan Oppenheimer officially announced via Instagram that the final episode of the third season of "Tell Me Lies" will be the series' finale.

She emphasized that this ending was always the goal of the writing team, and they are very proud of the story they have told.

She feels grateful to have been able to tell a complete story with a deliberate ending, a privilege not afforded to many television shows.

One of the main reasons behind this decision was the development of the main characters.

Oppenheimer explained that "three seasons is the perfect amount," and Lucy's absence from college presents a significant obstacle to continuing the story.

Most of the other characters are also nearing graduation and will be in different locations, so continuing "Tell Me Lies" would require a "total re-imagining" of the existing storylines.

“After three amazing seasons of Tell Me Lies, tonight’s episode will be the series finale,” the showrunner wrote via Instagram.

“This was always the ending my writing team and I had in mind, and we are insanely proud of it. Your incredible response to this season inspired us to explore whether there was another organic way to continue the story, but ultimately we felt it had reached its natural conclusion."

The third season of "Tell Me Lies" continues its in-depth exploration of the toxic relationship between Lucy Albright, played by Grace Van Patten, and Stephen DeMarco, played by Jackson White.

The story shifts between their college days and the present, including key moments like Bree and Evan's wedding.

This shift in timelines shows how Lucy and Stephen's relationship dynamics still impact their lives and friendship in the future.

This season, Lucy is depicted as increasingly devastated by the weight of the secret she's been keeping, especially since Stephen knows it and uses it as a tool of manipulation.

Stephen's manipulation reaches its peak, adding complexity to the characters.

The finale, "Tell Me Lies," involves a major scandal at Baird College, where shocking truths are finally revealed.

The third season of "Tell Me Lies" premiered on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, with the first three episodes released all at once to delight viewers.

After that, new episodes were released every Tuesday, until the season finale on February 17, 2026.

The series was available exclusively on Hulu and Disney+, allowing viewers worldwide to follow the story of Lucy and Stephen.

Despite the decision to end the "Tell Me Lies" series, the series received an overwhelmingly positive response from viewers and generated intense interest on social media.

In its first week of airing, "Tell Me Lies" recorded 5 million global views on Disney+ and Hulu, a 150% increase compared to Season 1.