'Tell Me Lies' Jackson White Explains Why Stephen Gives Lucy Her Tape

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Spoiler alert: This post discusses details from Tell Me Lies Season 3, Episode 7.

Is it possible that Stephen DeMarco could actually have a heart? After years of cold, calculated manipulation, Stephen seemed to choose the kind option at the end of Tell Me Lies Season 3’s penultimate episode. As he witnessed Lucy break down, Stephen handed over the tape he’d been using to blackmail her, finally freeing her from his control. It was a surprisingly out-of-character maneuver — but according to actor Jackson White, it’s not as nice as it may come off.

Rather than actually feeling bad for his ex-girlfriend, Stephen has simply lost interest in torturing her now that he’s crushed her so entirely, White believes. “It’s like, is he experiencing remorse or is he bored? It’s probably a l...