Obsessive love stories to watch if you loved Tell Me Lies

Still spiralling after that jaw-dropping finale? If you’re wondering what to watch after Tell Me Lies, you’re definitely not alone. After three seasons of toxic tension, messy hookups and emotional chaos, saying goodbye has left a serious drama-shaped hole in our lives. 

If you’re craving more addictive relationship dramas, obsessive love stories and binge-worthy toxic romances, we’ve done the hard work for you. From dark psychological thrillers to scandal-soaked teen series and slow-burn love affairs that spiral out of control, these are the best shows to watch after Tell Me Lies. 

The Couple Next Door 

Stream both seasons on Channel 4 

What starts as friendly flirtation quickly spirals into a dangerous obsession. When Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and Pete (Alfred Enoch) meet their seductive new neighbours Danny (Sam Heughan) and Becka (Jessica De Gouw), boundaries blur and desire turns dark. Season 2 sees even more familiar faces with Sam Palladio (Nashville) taking the lead. Sexy, unsettling, and impossibleeee to look away from. 

Why Women Kill 

Stream on U 

Three women, three marriages, and one very deadly pattern. Set across different decades, this stylish drama explores what happens when betrayal pushes love too far. Starring Beth Ann (Ginnifer Goodwin), Simone (Lucy Liu) and Taylor (Kirby Howell-Baptiste). 

Pretty Little Liars 

Stream now on BBC iPlayer 

Small-town secrets have never been so lethal. When best friends are stalked by a mysterious “A,” their friendships, romances, and sanity start to unravel – fast. With Aria (Lucy Hale), Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson) and Emily (Shay Mitchell), expect lies, lust, and twists that will have you itching for more! 

Until I Kill You 

Watch now on ITVX 

Based upon the true story of Delia Balmer and the abuse she suffered at the hands of notorious murderer, John Sweeney. Until I kill You follows Balmer's discovery of his sinister side, as well as her traumatic experiences with the police and criminal justice system years later! Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Shaun Evans, Jack Franklin and Clare Foster. 

Fatal Attraction 

Watch now on U 

A casual affair turns into a living nightmare when love becomes obsession. Dan (Joshua Jackson) and Alex (Lizzy Caplan) ignite a relationship that spirals wildly out of control. Fatal Attraction is dark, seductive, and dangerously intense from the opening scene to the end credits. 

Gossip Girl 

Stream on ITVX 

Welcome to a world where secrets are currency and love is war. Manhattan’s elite teens battle betrayal, obsession, and scandal while a mysterious blogger watches their every move. With Serena (Blake Lively), Blair (Leighton Meester), Dan (Penn Badgley) and Chuck (Ed Westwick), this is toxic romance at its most iconic. 

Too Good to be True 

Stream now on 5 

A dreamy romance begins… but something doesn’t add up. Rachel (Kara Tointon) thinks she’s found her perfect man in Elliot (Allen Leech), but cracks soon start to show. Dramatic, emotional, and full of red flags you’ll wish she’d spotted sooner! 

A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story 

Stream on ITVX 

Based on a shocking true story, this drama dives into a love affair that ends in tragedy. Ruth (Lucy Boynton) becomes entangled with the dangerously controlling David Blakely (Laurie Davidson). A haunting tale of obsession, power, and a romance that destroys everything. Also expect to see Toby Jones! 

Normal People 

Stream on BBC iPlayer 

Soft, painful, and emotionally devastating. Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) dip in and out of each other’s lives, with years of miscommunication, longing, and heartbreak. A love story that hurts so good you’ll think about it for weeks, and trust us, you won’t be able to stop watching! 

Dangerous Liaisons 

Stream on Channel 4 

Seduction is a weapon and love is just another game. Camille (Alice Englert) and Valmont (Nicholas Denton) manipulate hearts across high society, leaving emotional destruction in their wake. Based on Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ classic 18th century novel. 

The Hunting Wives 

Stream now on ITVX and STV Player 

Get ready to enter a world where glamour and danger go hand in hand. When Sophie (Brittany Snow) moves to East Texas hoping for a fresh start, she’s instantly dazzled by the magnetic (and slightly dangerous) Margo and her ultra-exclusive clique of wealthy socialites. But these women don’t just sip cocktails and gossip… they’ve got a secret pastime that’s a whole lot wilder. As Sophie gets pulled deeper into their world, she realises she might be in way over her head.  

The Deceived  

Watch now on 5 

A passionate affair turns into a waking nightmare when Ophelia (Emily Reid) falls for her college professor Michael (Emmett J. Scanlan), she’s pulled into a twisted web of lies and danger.  

What is Tell Me Lies about, anyway? 

Stream on BBC iPlayer 

In case you haven’t watched the show yet orrr didn’t know you can stream the first two seasons on BBC iPlayer, then here’s your friendly Freeeeely reminder! 

If you’re still wondering what is Tell Me Lies about, think of it as the ultimate obsessive romance drama. It follows Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco (Jackson White) as they spiral into a magnetic, toxic relationship built on lies, betrayals and ever shifting boundaries. 

What begins as a simple spark quickly deepens into something far more consuming, with consequences that echo years into the future. It’s the kind of relationship drama that pulls you in, makes you uncomfortable, and somehow still has you hitting “next episode.” 

And if you're still looking for recommendations why not find out about alllll the new shows coming this month on Freely!