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Hulu Fast-Tracks New Drama “Bastards” from “Tell Me Lies” Creator

Entertainment4/27/2026
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Hulu and 20th Television are fast-tracking a new drama series titled “Bastards” from creator Meaghan Oppenheimer. The project, which follows three adult children returning home to care for their teenage sister amid a family scandal, was delivered just after Oppenheimer wrapped the final season of the successful series “Tell Me Lies.” Oppenheimer will write and executive produce the series.

Facts First

  • Hulu and 20th Television are fast-tracking the drama series “Bastards.”
  • Meaghan Oppenheimer will write and executive produce the series, which is under her overall deal with 20th Television.
  • The plot follows three adult children who must move back home to care for their teenage sister as family secrets resurface.
  • Oppenheimer delivered the script after wrapping the third and final season of her Hulu series “Tell Me Lies.”
  • “Tell Me Lies” has been streamed for over 350 million hours across Hulu and Disney+ since its 2022 launch.

What Happened

Meaghan Oppenheimer is developing a new drama series titled “Bastards” at Hulu. Oppenheimer will serve as writer and executive producer, and 20th Television is the studio. She delivered the script to Hulu and 20th Television just after wrapping the third and final season of her series “Tell Me Lies.” Hulu and 20th Television are now fast-tracking the “Bastards” project.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoyed the drama and complex relationships in “Tell Me Lies,” you may find a similar appeal in Oppenheimer’s new project. The fast-tracking of “Bastards” suggests Hulu is confident in the concept and creator, which could lead to a new series for your watchlist. The show’s premise, centered on family secrets and dynamics, could resonate with viewers interested in character-driven stories.

What's Next

The project is in active development and being fast-tracked, which means casting and production could move forward relatively quickly. The series will next need to be formally greenlit for production by Hulu.

Perspectives

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Industry Insiders report that the script for “Bastards” has already garnered positive momentum, noting that it "received an enthusiastic response."