Tell Me Lies (TV series)
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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 | 8 |
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Running time | 45–53 minutes |
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Distributor | Disney Platform Distribution |
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Original network | Hulu |
Original release | September 7, 2022 present | –
Tell Me Lies is an American drama streaming 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 tumultuous but intoxicating relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as it unfolds over the course of 8 years. Upon meeting at college, they are at that formative age when seemingly mundane choices lead the way to irrevocable consequences. Although their relationship begins like any typical campus romance, they quickly fall into an addictive entanglement that will permanently alter not only their lives, but the lives of everyone around them.
Cast and characters[]
Main[]
- 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
Recurring[]
- Edmund Donovan as Max
- Natalee Linez as Lydia Montgomery
- Tyriq Withers as Tim
- Gabriella Pession as Marianne
Episodes[]
No. | Title [3] | Directed by | Written by [4] | Original release date [5] | Prod. code |
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1 | "Lightning Strikes" | Jonathan Levine | Meaghan Oppenheimer | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK01 |
2 | "Hot-Blooded" | Erin Feeley | Samir Mehta | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK02 |
3 | "We Don't Touch, We Collide" | Erin Feeley | Mona Mira | September 7, 2022 | 1HMK03 |
4 | "Take Off Your Pants and Jacket" | Sam Boyd | Sinead Daly | September 14, 2022 | 1HMK04 |
5 | "Merry F*cking Christmas" | Sam Boyd | Chisa Hutchinson | September 21, 2022 | 1HMK05 |
6 | "And I'm Sorry If I Dissed You" | Isabel Sandoval | Meaghan Oppenheimer | September 28, 2022 | 1HMK06 |
7 | "Castle on a Cloud" | Isabel Sandoval | Bill Kennedy | October 5, 2022 | 1HMK07 |
8 | "Don't Go Wasting Your Emotion" | Ed Lilly | Samir Mehta | October 12, 2022 | 1HMK08 |
9 | "Sugar, We're Going Down Swinging" | TBA | Sinead Daly | October 19, 2022 | TBA |
10 | "The Bedrooms of Our Friends" | TBA | Meaghan Oppenheimer | October 26, 2022 | TBA |
Production[]
Development[]
On September 1, 2020, it was announced that Emma Roberts has inked 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.[6] 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.[7] The series was released on September 7, 2022.[2]
Casting[]
Alongside the initial series announcement, it was reported that Grace Van Patten was cast in a lead role.[8] On November 19, 2021, it was announced that Jackson White joined the main cast.[9] On December 9, 2021, it was reported that Sonia Mena, Catherine Missal, and Alicia Crowder were cast as series regulars.[10] On February 4, 2022, it was announced that Branden Cook, Spencer House, and Benjamin Wadsworth joined the cast in starring roles.[11] On April 14, 2022, Gabriella Pession, Edmund Donovan, and Natalee Linez joined the series in recurring capacities.[7]
Reception[]
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 86% approval rating with an average rating of 5.7/10, based on 7 critic reviews.[12] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 65 out of 100 based on 8 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[13]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: 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. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Betancourt, Bianca (August 8, 2022). "Consider 'Tell Me Lies' Your Next Ultra-Sexy Binge Watch". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies". Hulu. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies (2021 - 2022)". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Shows A-Z - tell me lies on hulu". The Futon Critic. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ White, Peter (September 1, 2020). "Emma Roberts Inks First-Look Deal At Hulu & Sets 'Tell Me Lies' Adaptation As First Project". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: 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. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
- ^ Goldberg, Lesley (August 3, 2021). "Emma Roberts Drama Starring Grace Van Patten Nabs Hulu Series Pickup". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 19, 2021). "'Tell Me Lies': Jackson White To Star In Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. 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. Retrieved December 9, 2021.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 4, 2022). "'Tell Me Lies': Branden Cook, Spencer House & Benjamin Wadsworth Join Hulu Drama Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 4, 2022.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved October 4, 2022.
- ^ "Tell Me Lies: Season 1". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved September 10, 2022.
External links[]
- Tell Me Lies at IMDb
- 2020s American television series
- 2022 American television series debuts
- English-language television shows
- Hulu original programming
- Television shows based on American novels
- Television series by 20th Century Fox Television