LOS ANGELES — Following the explosive series finale of the Hulu drama Tell Me Lies, star Cat Missal has captured international headlines, not only for her character’s shocking “villain arc” but for a significant personal revelation. As of 19 February 2026, the actress is trending across social media as fans process the dual impact of the show’s conclusion and Missal’s recent public coming out.
Missal, who has portrayed the seemingly “sweet” Bree throughout the series, opened up about her personal life in a series of interviews following the 17 February 2026 series finale. Speaking with Teen Vogue and Elite Daily, Missal confirmed she is gay, jokingly noting that after spending three seasons surrounded by the “toxic men” of the show’s universe, she was “grateful” for her own reality.
The Bree Revelation: A “Villain Arc” Explained
The series finale, titled “Episode 8” of Season 3, delivered a devastating blow to fans of Bree. The episode revealed that it was Bree—not Stephen—who originally released the scandalous tape of Lucy (Grace Van Patten). This act of revenge was triggered by Bree’s discovery that Lucy was the woman her fiancé, Evan (Branden Cook), had cheated with years prior.
In a post-finale breakdown with Glamour, Missal defended her character’s descent into chaos:
- The Motivation: Missal explained that Bree was pushed to her “craziest point” after years of being the group’s moral compass while being constantly manipulated.
- The Wedding Blowout: The finale culminated in Stephen blowing up Bree and Evan’s wedding, leaving the characters’ futures in 2015 fractured.
- The Final Verdict: Despite the betrayal, Missal told Vulture she still views Bree as a “sweet person” who simply reached a breaking point.
Series Conclusion and Future Projects
Show creator Meaghan Oppenheimer confirmed this week that Season 3 serves as the definitive end for the series. While fans had hoped for a Season 4 to explore the 2015 timeline further, Oppenheimer stated the narrative had reached its natural, albeit ruthless, conclusion. The final line of the series, notably, was not spoken by the leads but by a cat—a symbolic choice that has sparked intense fan theory discussion.
For Cat Missal, the end of Tell Me Lies marks a transition into a new chapter of her career. While her next major project has yet to be announced, her performance in the finale has been hailed by critics as a “career-defining turn,” moving her from a supporting player to a powerhouse lead capable of handling complex, darker material.
For Canadian viewers, the complete series of Tell Me Lies remains available for streaming on Disney+ under the Star banner.