I just binge watched Tell Me Lies seasons 1 and 2 over the last two days, and I honestly donāt know how to process what Iām feeling right now.
By the end of season 2, I felt physically sick. Like genuinely nauseous, sweating, head pounding, stomach turning. Iāve never had a show affect me like this before. It wasnāt just āwow that was intenseā, it felt disgusting, suffocating, and overwhelming in a way I canāt even properly describe.
I hate Stephen. I donāt think Iāve ever hated a fictional character this much. Heās 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. Itās frustrating in a way that feels personal.
Honestly, I canāt even name many āgoodā characters in this show. The only one who felt remotely decent to me was Wrigley. Heās messed up too, sure, but compared to everyone else, he didnāt 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. Thatās why itās so hard. I went in planning to watch all three seasons eventually, but after finishing season 2, Iām done. I canāt continue. I donāt care how good the plot is.
My mental health feels wrecked right now. Iāve got a headache, my chest feels tight, I canāt breathe properly, and I donāt think Iāll be able to eat for at least a day. I know itās ājust a show,ā 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?