‘Tell Me Lies’ star defends controversial on-screen reveal ahead of finale

tell me lies is gearing up for a possible series finale with its most toxic episode yet — and one of its stars is defending the controversial twist.

On Tuesday, February 10, hit Hulu series EvanBrandon Cook) is desperate to win back Bree (cat missal), so he takes advice from an unexpected source: her toxic ex Oliver (Tom Ellis). Oliver suggests that Evan make Bree lean on him, which inspires Evan to get Bree’s alcoholic mother drunk so that his girlfriend will need his help.

“The best version of him wasn’t great,” Cook, 31, exclusively said. US Weekly About Evan turning to the dark side. “Children without guidance often make other mistakes.”

Cook is excited about pushing the boundaries of his role this season.

“I caused some chaos. It was fun, though,” he noted. “I’m excited to see that. I’m excited to be able to participate in some of the toxicity and do some manipulation of my own. When (showrunner) Megan (Oppenheimer) When that was first told to me, I was like, ‘Let’s do it. ‘”

based on Carola Loughlinnovel of the same name, tell me lies About the messy relationship between college students Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White). Season 3, which premiered in January, took a twist when Evan’s ex Bree secretly sparked a romance with his friend Wrigley (spencer house).

“Obviously, it’s an adjustment, where everything is and how we resolve that triangle now,” Cook shared. us. “How does this affect everyone’s relationships?”

Cook called it “fun” to connect the dots. At the same time, he also joked Revealing means fewer people support For Bree and Evan.

“No one ever supported Evan. But it was cool and fun,” he quipped. “Anytime you add an element like this, it makes it more interesting to work with. The more drama, the better.”

At the same time, the Mass praises tell me lies Think outside the box.

“Honestly, I think[Brie and Wrigley’s]relationship brings some relief to the dynamic of the show. I think people are hungry for that, and I think the writers are very smart to do that,” she told us. “It’s such a beautiful thing.”

Missal teased how the fictional relationship would play out, adding, “For Bree, she’s just looking for security, looking for a truth, and she doesn’t get that in most relationships in her life. And Wrigley opens that door for her.”

On Tuesday’s episode, Wrigley and Bree plan to break up with their respective partners in order to start dating. But Wrigley tried to break up with Pippa (Sonia MenaHer attitude changed when she asked him to sleep with her one last time…with awkward results.

Although Hulu has not yet announced tell me lies‘Future, before Oppenheimer weighed in on the future of the show.

“In terms of seasons ahead, it’s impossible to really know at this point,” Oppenheimer said. us. “I certainly always thought that was more or less how it would end in my mind.”

Oppenheimer didn’t rule out a return. “But you never know what’s going to happen in the future,” she continued. “But there’s definitely a feeling that I don’t want to leave anything up in the air this season. Basically, I want to satisfy everyone.”

new episodes tell me lies Airs Tuesday on Hulu.