'Tell Me Lies' Creator Meaghan Oppenheimer Developing Drama Series 'Bastards' at Hulu

What happened

Hulu has acquired a new drama series titled 'Bastards' from Meaghan Oppenheimer, the creator and showrunner of the streamer's hit drama 'Tell Me Lies'. Variety broke the news as an exclusive; the project is described as a contemporary character drama with a multi-season arc.

Why this matters

- Hulu's drama bench gets deeper. 'Tell Me Lies' has been one of Hulu's most-discussed Originals; landing Oppenheimer's next show keeps her — and her audience — on the platform.
- Showrunner retention is the new prestige battleground. Streamers are paying up not just for projects but to keep showrunners in-house through multi-project deals.
- Disney's streaming consolidation. With Hulu now folded operationally into Disney's broader streaming bundle, every Hulu Original is also a Disney+ tile in many markets.

What we know about 'Bastards'

Details are tightly held. Oppenheimer's prior work suggests a complicated romantic-emotional core with sharp generational observation. Casting and writers'-room timing have not been disclosed.

What to watch

- Casting announcements — Oppenheimer's projects typically attract above-line young talent fast.
- A pilot order vs straight-to-series pickup signal — Hulu has favoured straight-to-series for proven creators.
- Any spinoff or franchise-build language in the deal terms, increasingly common in 2026 development.

Sources

- Variety