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I’ll be the first one to say that the most intoxicating show right now is Hulu’s Tell Me Lies. Based on a novel from Carola Lovering. The novel was turned into a show (thankfully) by Meaghan Oppenheimer.

I had a chance to speak with Meaghan about creating the show. The importance of sex in it. Casting the actors for their roles. Why it’s a show that’s relatable to many, plus much more.

REAL TALK:

Meaghan was fantastic. Very real and candid. Engaging. My sister and I love this show. It’s so addictive. Meaghan even said how it’s disturbing how relatable Tell Me Lies is. You don’t have to be in college or back in the mid 2000’s to relate to what these characters are dealing with. It’s very current in today’s swiping dating world.

I found it ironic and telling that when Meaghan was hiring writers, they all could relate also. Telling here they knew a “Stephen” in their lives, etc.

Meaghan agreed with me that the sex in this show is vital. I don’t think I’ve seen a show that sex played such a big part of the characters journey, mentally, physically and emotionally. I’m glad Meaghan insisted on including it and credit the actors for being bold and going all-in with it.

I really like the young talented cast of this show, lead by Grace Van Patten and Jackson White. Both are likely to become big stars, especially Grace. She’s phenomenal.

Meaghan was great, she really left the interview with a great teaser for the finale. Seems like she’s hoping for a second season and ready for it. So am I. Let’s make it happen Hulu! In the meantime I’m heading for a Tell Me Lies withdrawal.

TELL ME LIES is out now on Hulu, finale streams on October 26

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Jim Alexander

Jim Alexander hails from Chicago where he started his journalism career as a film critic and founder of the Chicago Independent Film Critics Circle (CIFCC). He's a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic. Jim founded Reel Talker as a platform to share his love of movies and entertainment. Jim's favorite part of being a journalist is getting to meet and interview actors, filmmakers and entertainers. Jim is a host and on-camera personality for AfterBuzz TV. Aside from his work with Reel Talker, he's the site owner of the Bachelor Universe website, where he recaps and talks about all this ABC's 'The Bachelor'. He also runs the Reel Talker Podcast that can be found on iTunes. In his free time he enjoys attending sports events and playing in recreational leagues.

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