Loved Tell Me Lies? Here Are 5 Similar Shows With Toxic Romance at Their Core

Tell Me Lies slowly burned its way into our hearts and skin and, with the finale that left us wanting for more, viewers are hopelessly looking for something similar to hold onto next. If you are that viewer then we are glad to inform you that you are at the correct destination.

Toxic romances are nothing to be glorified but, they do offer a learning experience to know the greys that reside in every human being from The Invisible Man to Deep Water, toxic relationships and the study of the human bond, love or otherwise has been steadily taking centre stage in the recent years. Tell Me Lies was one such show which did the same. But, it is not the only one. Here’s a list of some similar shows that you’ll love if you have been a fan of the Hulu romance.

5 Shows Like Tell Me Lies to Watch Next

You

If you imagined that there is anything that could top this list other than You then clearly you haven’t watched Netflix’s much-acclaimed thriller series yet. With three seasons in total and the fourth one on its way, not only is it the perfect time to finally binge-watch the show but, also the best one that will get you rid of your Tell Me Lies hangover.

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Revolving around a brilliant bookstore manager Joe and, his obsession with finding ‘The One’, the show takes us on a ride that is scary and unforgettable. The show stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Luca Padovan, Zach Cherry, Victoria Pedretti, James Scully, Jenna Ortega, and Carmela Zumbado alongside various others and is also based on the book series of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. Watch the show, here.

You’re The Worst

If you think what Lucy and Stephen kept doing to each other was upsetting, then you will have to up your game with You’re the Worst. The sitcom revolves around two self-centred individuals who meet at a wedding and decide to embark on a relationship that does neither of them any good. The show stars Chris Geere, Aya Cash, Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue and others. Watch now on FX.

Conversations with Friends

Some relationships are just not meant to be and, in the course of pursuing it irrespective, it ends up hurting the individuals involved and around turning the entire thing into a toxic and selfish ordeal. Something similar happens in Sally Rooney’s book-to-screen adaptation of Conversations with Friends where Frances and Bobbi’s lives collide with Melissa and Nick’s creating a transaction that leaves no one happy at the end.

The series stars Alison Oliver, Sasha Lane, Joe Alwyn and Jemima Kirke. It is streaming now on Hulu.

Also Read: Tell Me Lies: Has Hulu Renewed the Romantic Drama for a Second Season?

Behind Her Eyes

A romance that does no good set against a noir, supernatural and psychological background is all one needs right around Halloween, right? Behind Her Eyes is a thriller that examines the depth of toxicity that is produced in an inappropriate romantic setting. The show is about a single mother who begins a twisted affair with her psychiatrist boss as she also befriends his mysterious wife in secret.

Based on the novel by Sarah Pinborough, the series stars Simona Brown, Tom Bateman, Eve Hewson and Robert Aramayo. It is currently streaming on Netflix.

Sex/Life

A sexually charged Netflix series that has the thrill of everything Tell Me Lies exuberated, Sex/Life is about a wife and mother whose fantasy trip down her past memory lane collides with the present she is living in and wrecks a kind of havoc that is absolutely unexpected. Sarah Shahi, Mike Vogel and Adam Demos along with Margaret Odette make up the main cast of the show. Watch it now, here.

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Manjima Das
Manjima Das
Manjima Das has a writing experience of over 3 years, covering entertainment, fashion, lifestyle as well as community work. She has majored in Psychology with secondary specialization in gender studies and literature.

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