The cast and executives of “Tell Me Lies” have shared insights about the surprising season finale of the show, which is currently available for streaming on Hulu.
The final scene of season two was not part of the original plan. Jackson White, who stars in the series, hinted at the emotional turmoil viewers might experience, saying, “Some really close people that you spend a lot of time with on your television sets are gonna let you down.”
Thomas Doherty advised fans preparing to watch the finale to take some time for themselves: “Have a cup of chamomile tea. And make sure you have another hour or two free and go into a dark room and just process what goes on.”
In the finale, significant developments unfold among the characters. Lucy and Stephen share intimate moments during a wedding in 2015 and later at college. As Stephen believes he has an upper hand, Lucy goes back to Leo to apologize, resulting in their reconciliation. Stephen then ends things with Diana, who soon reveals to her counselor that she has an excellent chance for early admission to Yale, contradicting her prior claims to Stephen.
As the storyline progresses, tension mounts when Stephen sees Lucy and Leo together at a party. This confrontation leads to a fight where Leo attacks Stephen, who does not retaliate, hinting at his manipulative side. Meanwhile, Bree faces a devastating revelation about her relationship with Oliver, who admits to his wife Marianne that they have an open marriage and Bree has been aware of their affair all along.
Catherine Missal, who portrays Bree, expressed her shock at the direction of her character’s arc, stating it was tough to witness Bree’s manipulation. Tom Ellis, who plays Oliver, acknowledged the challenge of portraying a character he found to be unforgivable.
In a separate plotline, Drew’s life ends tragically due to an accidental overdose while celebrating with Wrigley. Spencer House, who plays Wrigley, discussed the emotional toll of filming those scenes.
The finale features dramatic hospital moments as the group rallies around Wrigley. Feeling culpable for past actions, Lucy wants to confess to Wrigley but Stephen intervenes to take the blame. The narrative thickens as Evan reveals to Stephen that he cheated on Bree with Lucy, leading to a dramatic twist involving a voice recording that ultimately informs Bree about the affair on the day of her wedding.
Showrunner Meaghan Oppenheimer revealed that the finale’s unexpected conclusion was not part of the original script. She noted that the change occurred during filming when she realized Stephen’s character would soon leave everyone behind after revealing a shocking truth.
The end of season two leaves fans with many unanswered questions, paving the way for potential developments in a third season. Executive producer Emma Roberts suggested expanding the storyline to include more complexity, while Oppenheimer hinted at themes of justice and revenge for future episodes.
With hopes for a new season, viewers can currently enjoy both seasons of “Tell Me Lies” on Hulu.