When will Tell Me Lies Season 3 release? Speculations explored 

Promotional poster for Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu
Promotional poster for Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu

Tell Me Lies first arrived on Hulu in September 2022. At the start, it looked like just another release on the platform. But it didn’t stay that way. People kept mentioning it, bringing it back into conversations, almost like it had something sharp underneath.

The series comes from Carola Lovering’s novel. It set up Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, two people tied together in ways that feel messy and fragile, sometimes even cruel. They met in college. That meeting does not end there. It keeps stretching. Eight years of connection, breaking and coming back, never really steady.

The timeline refuses to stay still. One moment, it is 2008. The next one jumps ahead to 2015. That back-and-forth keeps the tension alive, because the audience knows there is always another angle, another piece not yet shown.

Season two came in 2024. The final episode placed Bree and Evan’s wedding in the spotlight. A celebration turned into a fracture. Revelations cut through more than one bond. What should have closed a chapter opened more. The way it ended left too many pieces loose, and a third season stopped feeling optional. It felt necessary.

Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu
Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu

Renewal and production

Hulu confirmed season three on December 19, 2024. It was not exactly a surprise; everyone was already waiting for it, but the news still felt solid, almost like a weight lifted. Tell Me Lies would go on. And with Meaghan Oppenheimer still in charge, the narrative was not changing hands. That gave the announcement a steadier tone.

Then came May 2025, and filming picked up in Toronto. Reports started to surface, first in Teen Vogue, then in a few other places. Grace Van Patten and Jackson White were seen on set, slipping back into Lucy and Stephen. Fans noticed the details, even the small ones. A coffee cup in hand, a jacket too familiar, and the look of the characters returning. Social media carried those glimpses further, little snapshots that made it clear: production was moving, and the story was alive again.


Storyline direction

The wedding at the end of season two was not just a dramatic scene. It carried the biggest shift so far. Stephen sent Bree an audio recording that revealed Evan’s betrayal of Lucy. That move turned a celebration into chaos and set the stage for what comes next.

Speaking with Variety, Oppenheimer explained that season three will lean more on the 2015 timeline, though scenes from 2008 remain part of the story. She highlighted the idea of wrapping up earlier moments while moving further into the future. The tone, according to her, would continue to push toward intensity and vulnerability.

The cast gave similar impressions. Grace Van Patten told Elle in August 2025 that season three felt more chaotic and full of unexpected turns. Jackson White noted that Stephen could face situations where his usual strategies no longer work. These comments shape expectations of a darker story ahead.

Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu
Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu

Cast returning and new faces

Most of the familiar cast will return. Grace Van Patten remains as Lucy. Jackson White continues as Stephen. Catherine Missal, Branden Cook, Alicia Crowder, Natalee Linez, Sonia Mena, and Spencer House are also confirmed.

Tell Me Lies is also adding new names. Iris Apatow joins as Amanda, a college freshman introduced with a mix of energy and hidden weight. Costa D’Angelo has been cast as Alex, a psychology graduate student with a connection to Bree. Both additions were reported by Deadline in June 2025.

The case of Tom Ellis is less defined. Variety stated that his role as Oliver had concluded in season two. Later, Teen Vogue mentioned his presence on set in Toronto. There has been no official update from Hulu, leaving the situation open.


Could this be the last season?

Hulu has not confirmed an ending for Tell Me Lies. In August 2025, Tom Ellis told Entertainment Tonight that he believed Oppenheimer had structured the story with closure in mind. The statement added weight to speculation but does not represent an official decision.

Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu
Tell Me Lies | Image via Hulu

Tell Me Lies season 3 release window

No release date has been announced as of September 2025. The series followed a two-year pattern, with season one in 2022 and season two in 2024. That timeline has led many to look toward 2026. Teen Vogue and other outlets point to that year as the most likely window, though no official date has been provided.

There is no teaser or trailer so far. Information continues to surface through interviews, production notes, and reports from filming locations.


Conclusion

Tell Me Lies has become one of Hulu’s most discussed dramas, known for its characters locked in cycles of choices and consequences. Season three is set to continue from the breaking point of the wedding, to deepen the 2015 timeline, and to introduce characters who could alter the dynamic around Lucy and Stephen.

Production is confirmed, filming is active, and the cast is already shaping the new material. Without a date, the most consistent expectation remains sometime in 2026. Until Hulu makes it official, each glimpse from the set becomes part of the anticipation.

Edited by Debanjana