Who is Stephen from Tell Me Lies Engaged To? Details Revealed

One of the most perplexing elements of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies is its narrative that unfolds across two distinct timelines: one in 2008 and another in 2015. This dual-timeline approach often leaves viewers struggling to track the developments in a specific timeline that could be pivotal to understanding the incidents in the other.

A notable moment of confusion arose during the finale episode of Tell Me Lies Season 1. In one scene, it was disclosed that Stephen was engaged to Lydia, one of Lucy’s close friends from her hometown.

Fan Theories About Stephen and Lydia’s Engagement on Tell Me Lies

In the closing moments of Season 1’s finale titled The Bedrooms of Our Friends, it was unveiled that Stephen was engaged. Contrary to popular belief, his fiancée was not Diana, but rather Lydia.

This revelation left audiences puzzled, as the series never hinted at a potential relationship between Stephen and Lydia.

However, fans swiftly began to theorize about the circumstances that might have led to their unexpected relationship and subsequent engagement. A common theory suggests that Stephen’s pursuit of the ideal job during Season 1 might have connected him to Lydia, considering Lucy mentioned that her father could be an employer.

Another prevalent theory emerged after viewers witnessed the early episodes of Tell Me Lies Season 2, which has aired only three episodes thus far. In these episodes, it became clear that Lucy and Lydia experienced a falling out.

Fans speculated that this fallout occurred after Lucy confronted Lydia’s brother regarding his abusive behavior toward Pippa and several other acquaintances. The prevailing theory posits that Lucy may have reported Lydia’s brother to the authorities, prompting Stephen’s involvement. Given their mutual animosity towards Lucy, they might have forged an unanticipated connection, ultimately leading to their engagement.

Potential Exploration of Stephen and Lydia’s Relationship in Season 2 of Tell Me Lies

In an interview with Decider on October 26, 2022, showrunner Oppenheimer discussed the unexpected twist of Season 1, featuring Stephen and Lydia’s surprising engagement.

While she expressed her reluctance towards dramatic surprises, Oppenheimer revealed that the coupling was always part of her vision for the show. She stated:

“That was actually the end of my pitch to Hulu, before they hired me. I was like, ‘And then he shows up with Lydia. I was like, ‘Who’s the craziest person he could show up with?’ And I don’t think anyone will see that coming, so I’m excited about that.”

During the same interview, Oppenheimer hinted at the potential exploration of Stephen and Lydia’s storyline in the upcoming season, even before its official announcement. She noted:

“The goal if we, knock on wood, get Season 2, would still be seeing college. I want to go through all of college. So all the unanswered questions where people are like, ‘How the heck did that come to be?’ We will dive into all of those things: How did Stephen get together with Lydia? Where did his relationship with Diana go?”

She continued:

“When was the last time Lucy and Steven actually were together? Because it wasn’t the Hawaiian party. There’s more entanglement. That wasn’t their last breakup, I would say. So yes, I have a lot planned. I was just with some of the writers, and we were brainstorming all this crazy sh*t we could do.”

The first three episodes of Tell Me Lies Season 2 are now available for streaming on Hulu.

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