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I don’t think I can continue Tell Me Lies after season 2

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I just binge watched Tell Me Lies seasons 1 and 2 over the last two days, and I honestly don’t know how to process what I’m feeling right now. By the end of season 2, I felt physically sick. Like genuinely nauseous, sweating, head pounding, stomach turning. I’ve never had a show affect me like this before. It wasn’t just “wow that was intense”, it felt disgusting, suffocating, and overwhelming in a way I can’t even properly describe. I hate Stephen. I don’t think I’ve ever hated a fictional character this much. He’s manipulative, toxic, emotionally abusive, and watching him operate felt draining and disturbing. But what hurts even more is Lucy. Watching her repeatedly abandon her self respect, excuse his behavior, and spiral deeper just made me angry and sad at the same time. It’s frustrating in a way that feels personal. Honestly, I can’t even name many “good” characters in this show. The only one who felt remotely decent to me was Wrigley. He’s messed up too, sure, but compared to everyone else, he didn’t actively destroy people the way the others did. The worst part is the show is captivating. The writing, the tension, the way it pulls you in… it works. That’s why it’s so hard. I went in planning to watch all three seasons eventually, but after finishing season 2, I’m done. I can’t continue. I don’t care how good the plot is. My mental health feels wrecked right now. I’ve got a headache, my chest feels tight, I can’t breathe properly, and I don’t think I’ll be able to eat for at least a day. I know it’s “just a show,” but the emotional weight of it hit way harder than I expected. I just needed to get this out somewhere because this reaction scared me. Has anyone else felt this messed up after watching it? Or am I alone in this?

Posted Jan 31, 2026, 1:27 PM UTC

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