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| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Meaghan Oppenheimer |
| Based on | Tell Me Lies by Carola Lovering |
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| Composer | Jay Wadley |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
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| Running time | 45–53 minutes |
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| Network | Hulu |
| Release | September 7, 2022 – present |
Tell Me Lies is an American drama television series created by Meaghan Oppenheimer, based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Carola Lovering.[1] The series was released on Hulu on September 7, 2022.[2] It follows a relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as it unfolds over the course of eight years after meeting at college. In November 2022, the series was renewed for a second season which is set to premiere on September 4, 2024.[3][4]
Synopsis
[edit]Set in 2007 at a fictional Upstate New York school called Baird College, it chronicles the turbulent romance between college freshman Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and college junior Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) over the course of eight years.
Cast and characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Grace Van Patten as Lucy Albright
- Jackson White as Stephen DeMarco
- Catherine Missal as Bree
- Spencer House as Wrigley
- Sonia Mena as Pippa
- Branden Cook as Evan
- Benjamin Wadsworth as Drew
- Alicia Crowder as Diana
- Tom Ellis as Oliver (season 2)[5]
Recurring
[edit]- Edmund Donovan as Max
- Natalee Linez as Lydia Montgomery
- Tyriq Withers as Tim
- Gabriella Pession as Marianne
- Thomas Doherty as Leo (season 2)[6]
- Jacob Rodriguez as Chris (season 2)[7]
- Katherine Hughes as Molly (season 2)[7]
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]On September 1, 2020, it was announced that Emma Roberts has signed a first-look deal at Hulu via her production company, Belletrist TV, and her first project was adapting Carola Lovering's Tell Me Lies for television.[8] On August 3, 2021, it was reported that Hulu had given the production a straight-to-series order. The series is created by Meaghan Oppenheimer is also expected to executive produce alongside Roberts, Karah Preiss, Laura Lewis, and Shannon Gibson. Production companies involved with the series are Belletrist Productions, Rebelle Media, and Vice Studios.[1] On April 14, 2022, Jonathan Levine joined the series to direct the pilot and executive produce the series.[9] On November 29, 2022, Hulu renewed the series for a second season.[3] Filming for the second season began on January 17, 2024.[10]
Casting
[edit]Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Grace Van Patten was cast in a lead role.[11] On November 19, 2021, it was announced that Jackson White joined the main cast.[12] On December 9, 2021, it was reported that Sonia Mena, Catherine Missal, and Alicia Crowder were cast as series regulars.[13] On February 4, 2022, it was announced that Branden Cook, Spencer House, and Benjamin Wadsworth joined the cast in starring roles.[14] On April 14, 2022, Gabriella Pession, Edmund Donovan, and Natalee Linez joined the series in recurring capacities.[9] On January 24, 2024, Tom Ellis was cast as a new series regular for the second season.[5]On February 14, 2024, Thomas Doherty joined the cast in a recurring role for the second season.[6] On March 5, 2024, Jacob Rodriguez and Katherine Hughes were cast in recurring capacities for the second season.[7]
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 10 | September 7, 2022 | October 26, 2022 | |
| 2[15] | 8 | September 4, 2024 | October 16, 2024 | |
Season 1 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [15] | Prod. code |
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| 1 | 1 | "Lightning Strikes" | Jonathan Levine | Meaghan Oppenheimer | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK01 |
| 2 | 2 | "Hot-Blooded" | Erin Feeley | Samir Mehta | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK02 |
| 3 | 3 | "We Don't Touch, We Collide" | Erin Feeley | Mona Mira | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK03 |
| 4 | 4 | "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" | Sam Boyd | Sinead Daly | September 14, 2022 | 1HMK04 |
| 5 | 5 | "Merry F*cking Christmas" | Sam Boyd | Chisa Hutchinson | September 21, 2022 | 1HMK05 |
| 6 | 6 | "And I'm Sorry If I Dissed You" | Isabel Sandoval | Meaghan Oppenheimer | September 28, 2022 | 1HMK06 |
| 7 | 7 | "Castle on a Cloud" | Isabel Sandoval | Bill Kennedy | October 5, 2022 | 1HMK07 |
| 8 | 8 | "Don't Go Wasting Your Emotion" | Ed Lilly | Samir Mehta | October 12, 2022 | 1HMK08 |
| 9 | 9 | "Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging" | Ed Lilly | Sinead Daly | October 19, 2022 | 1HMK09 |
| 10 | 10 | "The Bedrooms of Our Friends" | Robin Wright | Meaghan Oppenheimer | October 26, 2022 | 1HMK10 |
Season 2
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by [16] | Original release date [15] | Prod. code |
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| 11 | 1 | TBA | TBA | Meaghan Oppenheimer | September 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 12 | 2 | TBA | TBA | Matthew-Lee Erlbach | September 4, 2024 | TBA |
| 13 | 3 | TBA | TBA | Mona Mira | September 11, 2024 | TBA |
| 14 | 4 | TBA | TBA | Bill Kennedy | September 18, 2024 | TBA |
| 15 | 5 | TBA | TBA | Nicki Renna | September 25, 2024 | TBA |
| 16 | 6 | TBA | TBA | Allison P. Davis | October 2, 2024 | TBA |
| 17 | 7 | TBA | TBA | Victoria Bata | October 9, 2024 | TBA |
| 18 | 8 | TBA | TBA | Meaghan Oppenheimer | October 16, 2024 | TBA |
Release
[edit]Tell Me Lies was released on September 7, 2022.[2] The second season is scheduled to premiere on September 4, 2024, with two new episodes and the rest debuting on a weekly basis.[4]
Reception
[edit]The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 70% approval rating with an average rating of 5.4/10, based on 10 critic reviews.[17] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 65 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[18]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 3, 2021). "'Tell Me Lies' Drama Series Starring Grace Van Patten Ordered By Hulu With Emma Roberts Exec Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Betancourt, Bianca (August 8, 2022). "Consider 'Tell Me Lies' Your Next Ultra-Sexy Binge Watch". Harper's Bazaar. Archived from the original on September 7, 2022. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (November 29, 2022). "'Tell Me Lies' Renewed For Season 2 By Hulu". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ a b Swift, Andy (July 19, 2024). "Tell Me Lies Season 2 Gets September Premiere Date on Hulu — First Look at Tom Ellis and More New Cast Members". TVLine. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (January 24, 2024). "'Tell Me Lies': Tom Ellis Joins Season 2 Of Hulu Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Rice, Lynette (February 14, 2024). "'Tell Me Lies' Casts 'Gossip Girl's Thomas Doherty In Recurring Role". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 14, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c Rice, Lynette (March 5, 2024). "'Tell Me Lies' Casts Jacob Rodriguez, Katherine Hughes In Recurring Roles". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 6, 2024. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ White, Peter (September 1, 2020). "Emma Roberts Inks First-Look Deal At Hulu & Sets 'Tell Me Lies' Adaptation As First Project". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (April 14, 2022). "'Tell Me Lies': Jonathan Levine To Direct Pilot & EP; Gabriella Pession, Edmund Donovan & Natalee Linez Join Cast Of Hulu Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 14, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Hatchett, Keisha (January 17, 2024). "Tell Me Lies Finally Starts Season 2 Production — See the Cast Photos!". TVLine. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 3, 2021). "Emma Roberts Drama Starring Grace Van Patten Nabs Hulu Series Pickup". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 3, 2021. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 19, 2021). "'Tell Me Lies': Jackson White To Star In Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 19, 2021. Retrieved November 19, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (December 9, 2021). "'Tell Me Lies': Sonia Mena, Catherine Missal & Alicia Crowder To Co-Star In Hulu Drama Seriess". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 4, 2022). "'Tell Me Lies': Branden Cook, Spencer House & Benjamin Wadsworth Join Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 4, 2022. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Shows A-Z - tell me lies on hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 18, 2024.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Tell Me Lies on Hulu
- Tell Me Lies at IMDb
