The release of the last and final episode of Tell Me Lies Season 3 on Hulu and Disney+ earlier this week came as a surprise to everyone with massive viewership. The finale received an initial 3.5 million views within just 24 hours. This is almost 70 percent higher than the debut of Tell Me Lies Season 3.Tell Me Lies is a popular show that is based on the novel by Carola Lovering and is characterized by chaotic relationships, morally questionable characters, and a lot of drama. As opposed to most shows which seem to last longer than intended, Tell Me Lies came to an end exactly where it intended to. The finale was also viewed by more viewers than the premiere of the season, which is something uncommon. It was not just a conclusion, but a huge event for the audience.What fueled the viewership surge of Tell Me Lies Season 3The fact that Tell Me Lies Season 3 concluded was not the only topic of conversation, but the manner in which it did also ignited conversations. The season began with a lot of promise and continued to attract more viewers weekly. When the finale finally aired, the number of viewers increased to 70 percent from the season premiere.The chemistry of the cast and the twisty plot of the season, with all the rumors, love affairs and betrayals kept everyone gossiping on the internet. Every episode generated hype that compelled more viewers to watch the next episode.It demonstrates how effective timing and good narration can be to attract a huge fan following in the long run. Even the viewers who had missed out the beginning, came in later simply to participate in the discussion. Ultimately, the finale did not just meet fans’ expectations, but it exceeded them.Why fans were all in View this post on Instagram Instagram PostToday, most shows are afraid of getting canceled due to a significant drop in viewership count, but Tell Me Lies made the correct decision and ceased at the appropriate time. Maker Meaghan Oppenheimer confirmed that the last episode of Tell Me Lies Season 3 was the series finale and allowed the show to conclude the story in a manner that the team intended to rather than artificially inflating it to meet ratings.This definite conclusion aroused the curiosity of more people. Longtime viewers and even the new ones, sat down to watch the way the troubled relationship between Lucy (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen (Jackson White) finally reached a conclusion. The fact that there was real closure, enhanced the finale, as viewers would not have to deal with unresolved questions.Social media buzz, emotional moments and continuing controversy also contributed to the hype. This led to a record number of viewers for the Tell Me Lies Season 3 finale. The show did not just end, it finished off, bringing in a larger and more active audience than at its inception.For more such insights on Tell Me Lies Season 3, keep following Soap Central.