The latest episode of Hulu’s Tell Me Lies places Bree squarely at the emotional center of season three, pushing her through a series of revelations, confrontations, and vulnerable moments that further complicate her already turbulent journey. Played by Cat Missal, Bree experiences one of her most intense episodes yet in episode six, as long-buried feelings resurface and unresolved trauma comes crashing back into her life.

In the college timeline, Bree remains entangled in a confusing relationship with her boyfriend Evan, portrayed by Branden Cook. While Evan offers stability and security, Bree’s emotional fulfillment feels uncertain. At the same time, the episode dives deeper into her undeniable connection with Evan’s best friend, Wrigley, played by Spencer House. A flashback reveals more context behind their secret relationship, which had already been exposed earlier in the season through the 2015 timeline. What emerges is a bond rooted not just in attraction, but in shared vulnerability and unspoken understanding.

Missal explains that Bree and Wrigley connect on a deeper level because they are both carrying heavy emotional burdens. Wrigley is grappling with profound grief, while Bree bears her own pain shaped by a difficult upbringing, a fractured relationship with her mother, the absence of her father, and years spent acting as her own emotional support system. That shared sense of loss creates a quiet relatability between them, something that exists beneath the surface and draws them together even when circumstances pull them apart.

Bree’s emotional unraveling reaches a breaking point when she confronts the aftermath of her affair with Oliver, her former professor. Still haunted by the relationship and the damage it caused, Bree goes to Oliver’s house intending to confront him directly. Instead, she encounters his wife, Marianne, leading to a surprisingly raw and intimate conversation between the two women. During this exchange, Bree reveals that Oliver’s most recent student target, Amanda, is only 17 years old, a disclosure that underscores the seriousness and danger of Oliver’s behavior.

Despite learning this disturbing information, Bree does not report Oliver to the university administration. Missal admits that Bree’s reasoning is difficult to pin down, suggesting that Bree may struggle with authority and is drawn to chaos, even when doing so places her at further risk. This choice reflects a pattern in Bree’s character—one shaped by trauma, emotional confusion, and a tendency to internalize pain rather than seek institutional help.

The conversation with Marianne leaves a lasting impression on Bree. Marianne advises her to choose a partner who loves her more, a statement that lingers long after the moment has passed. According to Missal, those words play a significant role in Bree’s future decisions, particularly her eventual marriage to Evan in the 2015 timeline. While Bree’s choice is influenced by multiple factors, the promise of security and emotional safety that Evan offers becomes increasingly appealing, especially after the chaos and harm she has endured in previous relationships.

Season three marks a turning point for Missal as an actor, as Bree steps into a much larger and more complex role. Missal notes that season two helped prepare her for this shift, especially through her storyline with Oliver, which demanded more emotional depth and screen time. Entering season three, she felt ready to take on greater responsibility and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to explore Bree’s character more fully.

Alongside Missal, Costa D’Angelo, who plays Alex and serves as a love interest to Lucy, also teased what’s to come in the final episodes of the season. Both actors hinted that the season three finale will be explosive, suggesting that the remaining episodes will dramatically reshape relationships and spark intense reactions from viewers. According to them, the ending is poised to “blow up the internet,” signaling major emotional and narrative consequences.

As the season races toward its conclusion, Bree stands at the crossroads of love, trauma, and self-discovery. Torn between passion and stability, honesty and silence, Bree’s choices continue to ripple across timelines, shaping not only her future but the lives of those around her. With only two episodes left, Tell Me Lies promises to push its characters to their limits, leaving audiences bracing for an unforgettable finale.