how did wrigley's brother die

In the show Tell Me Lies , Wrigley’s brother Drew dies from an accidental drug overdose after a night of partying with Wrigley.

What actually happens

• Drew and Wrigley go out drinking together after being estranged for some time.

• Wrigley takes his prescription painkillers and offers some to Drew, who breaks them up and takes them gradually through the night.

• Neither realizes the pills are time‑release, so combined with heavy drinking, the dosage becomes fatal.

• The next morning, Wrigley wakes up to find Drew dead on the couch, covered in vomit, confirming that Drew died from an accidental overdose rather than an intentional suicide.

In‑story context

• Earlier in the series, Drew is consumed with guilt over Macy’s fatal car accident, because he accidentally swerved her off the road and then fled the scene after drinking.

• His mental state deteriorates over time: he isolates himself, leaves campus, and becomes increasingly self‑destructive, which sets the stage for his eventual overdose.

• At Evan and Bree’s 2015 wedding, Wrigley is shown coked‑out and devastated the day after what would have been Drew’s birthday, hinting at his brother’s death long before the full story is revealed.

Why viewers debate it

• Some fans initially interpreted Drew’s death as a form of suicide because of his intense guilt, depression, and the way his absence hangs over season 2.

• However, both in‑show exposition and cast/press interviews clarify that the death is framed as an accidental overdose caused by mixing alcohol with extended‑release pain medication.

“Latest news” and discussion

• Entertainment outlets and recap sites continue to describe Drew’s death the same way: a tragic accidental overdose that leaves Wrigley drowning in guilt and unresolved grief.

• Fan forum threads and discussion boards often focus on whether Wrigley can ever forgive himself and how Drew’s death recontextualizes earlier scenes where Wrigley says he “doesn’t even recognize” his brother anymore.

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