Based on the novel by Carola Lovering, “Tell Me Lies” has been Hulu's sexy teen soap opera hit since its release in 2022 Now back for Season 2, the romantic drama is already getting people buzzing, even though the episodes just started this month Megan Oppenheimer is the show's instigator, and she does a good job of capturing the tumultuous and unhealthy relationships between young people
If you can't get enough and want to see more shows like this, here are a few like “Tell Me Likes” that are available for streaming The sparks between the various couples should warm you up as the temperature begins to drop
Set in Ireland, “Ordinary People” is a miniseries based on the 2018 novel by Sally Rooney It tells the story of Marianne and Connell, who come from the same small town and attend the same school, but are surprisingly far apart in social status and personality Connell is outgoing, athletic, and popular, while Marianne is academic and somewhat marginalized by society Despite their differences, their lives are intertwined, and romance develops, especially as they become college students
You will understand that this romance is not as unsound as in Tell Me Lies But while there is plenty of sizzle, there is nothing exploitative or gratuitous It is a story of growing up, finding oneself, and freeing oneself from the bonds of childhood
Watch on Hulu
“You” explored unhealthy obsessions before “Tell Me Lies” came along The show's first season, based on the Caroline Kepnes novel series, focuses on Joe's worsening obsession with Guinevere (usually referred to as Beck) He uses every means at his disposal, including social media and technology, to track her down He even removes certain obstacles that interfere with his romance with her, such as friends and ex-boyfriends
Penn Badgley gives a phenomenal performance as Joe's sinister and single-minded personality He is an exciting character throughout the series
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If complex love triangles are your thing, check out Behind Her Eyes Like the other shows on our list, this one is based on a book Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Sarah Pinborough, it tells the story of Louise, a single mother who finds a secretarial job at a psychiatrist's office One night, however, she bumps into her future boss at a bar and begins a romantic encounter with him Things get a little more complicated when she learns that he is married and also develops a friendship with his wife
The beginning of this miniseries may seem a bit slow, but it gets more and more exciting Plus, you won't want to miss the shocking ending that makes this show worth watching
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“Cruel Summer” has all the heat you need to say goodbye to summer The anthology series takes us back to the 90s, with the first season focusing on two teenage girls, Janet and Kate When Kate goes missing, Janet wonders what happened to her and takes in different aspects of her life Meanwhile, Season 2 focuses on three friends, Megan, Isabella, and Luke, and develops into a strange love triangle with a terrifying ending
Sadly, the series is only two seasons long, but it is still a lot of fun You will feel for everyone involved, be they victims or villains Plus, although it sounds like a high school drama, the story is much deeper than you might think
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This is another miniseries from Ireland that you should not miss Based on the novel by Sally Rooney, it follows two college students, Francis and Bobby, who develop a complicated relationship with a married couple, Melissa and Nick, and while it may not have the strong plot of Tell Me Lies, you will be fascinated by the characters' relationships That is one of the highlights of the series, and many have praised the performances of all four of the show's stars
Unfortunately, the show has been removed from Hulu However, it is available for rent on other streaming networks If you are a fan of drama, especially one that focuses on relationships, you will not be disappointed Additionally, if you are a fan of the books, you will be pleased that the series is fairly faithful to the books
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