Meaghan Oppenheimer (Tell Me Lies, Queen America) is developing a new drama series for Hulu titled Bastards, according to Variety. The project is currently in development and marks Oppenheimer’s next major series following the end of Tell Me Lies.
Bastards centers on the children of a world-famous artist whose life falls apart after a public scandal. The story follows three adult siblings from different fathers who reunite to care for their teenage half-sister after being forced to return to their childhood home. As they reconnect, family tensions and long-buried secrets begin to surface.
Oppenheimer will write and executive-produce the series as part of her overall deal with 20th Television. Hulu has fast-tracked the project for development, continuing the streaming platform’s relationship with Oppenheimer after the success of Tell Me Lies.
The announcement comes after the conclusion of Tell Me Lies, which starred Grace Van Patten (Nine Perfect Strangers, Mayday) and Jackson White (Mrs. Fletcher, Ambulance). The Hulu drama built a strong following through its focus on toxic relationships, emotional manipulation, and complicated personal dynamics.
While a few additional details about Bastards have been revealed, the premise suggests another emotionally driven drama centered on fractured relationships and personal conflict. The project appears to continue the kind of character-focused storytelling that became closely associated with Oppenheimer’s previous work.
mxdwn previously covered the end of Tell Me Lies when Hulu canceled the series following its third season. That report focused on how the show concluded after building a dedicated audience on the platform, highlighting viewers’ reactions to the emotionally intense relationship between its central characters. The coverage also emphasized how the series helped establish Oppenheimer as a notable voice in modern streaming dramas that feature complex relationships and emotionally charged storytelling.
The development of Bastards continues Hulu’s investment in original drama programming while expanding Oppenheimer’s partnership with the platform. The project also signals Hulu’s continued interest in relationship-focused dramas that have proven successful with streaming audiences.
As of now, no casting announcements or release timeline have been revealed for Bastards. However, with the project now in active development, more details are expected as production moves forward.