I first discovered of A little after season 1 began earning, while checking out some of ​​the original series Epix (now MGM +) has to offer. This series hooked me immediately. The slow burn of its multi-layered mystery coupled with compelling characters makes for an intriguing watch. While season 2 felt like a step down, it still helped the show surge in popularity, with horror legend Stephen King even posting about it online. Now, having watched the first five episodes of of Season 3, I’m thrilled to report this season is already the best in the series so far.
From Season 3, juggles multiple storylines and mysteries
The series balances its important points with care
Picking up directly after of season 2’s shocking ending, Season 3 begins with Tabitha (Catalina Sandino Moreno) shocked to discover that she has escaped the city. Her storyline leads her to discover surprising connections between where she woke up and where her family is still trapped. As she tries to decipher what few clues she has, the townspeople face new problems as the crops grown by Colony House go bad, seemingly overnight. As Boyd (Harold Perrineau) and Donna (Elizabeth Saunders) try to keep the people calm, Jim (Eion Bailey) decides to head out on a rescue mission in hopes of finding his wife.
Other character stories include Fatima (Pegah Ghafoori) dealing with her pregnancy, Jade (David Alpay) continuing to decipher the meaning behind a symbol he keeps seeing, and Victor (Scott McCord) trying to reconcile with his past. however, The real meat of this season’s storylines doesn’t begin until after the terrifying premiere episodeWhat sets up a new dynamic for the survivors, I will not spoil here. Once the events unfold, however, the series does a phenomenal job juggling multiple storylines, thanks to which they all have connections to the city’s ongoing mysteries.
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But the mysteries of the city wouldn’t be complete without compelling characters elevated by fantastic performances. The figure of of Excels in bringing life to the city’s residents, supporting the mysterious events that unfold. Moreno’s Tabitha is a big highlightHer immediate panic and subsequent investigative mindset palpable elements of the season. Perrineau also delivers his best performance since LostAs Boyd is delivered mental blow after blow trying to keep the town at peace. Saunders’ Donna is another strength, giving a tear-jerker of a performance in episode 4 that stuck with me for a long time after.
In the city, anxiety rises, not only as their survival is threatened by a lack of food, but also as the creatures that stalk around at night begin to behave differently.
Alongside its established characters are newcomers who offer new insight into the city from different perspectives. The standout is Robert Joy as Henry, a character Tabitha meets on the outside which maintains a mysterious connection to the city. His appearance offers a compelling dynamic that deepens the mystery. however, of is still able to juggle its story alongside the rest of its mysteries without ever feeling overwhelmed despite the sheer number of events happening all at once.
Season 3 amps up the horror in horrifying new ways
Terrifying moments define the newest episodes
While maintaining its engaging story and characters, of Season 3 also includes some of the most terrifying moments in the history of the series. In the city, anxiety rises, not only as their survival is threatened by a lack of food, but also as the creatures that stalk around at night begin to behave differently. This leads to the show’s most gruesome, upsetting death since season 1. It’s the first domino in a long line of horrific events that cement how much worse things will get if the residents can’t find a way to leave.
however, This horror sometimes makes the show feel like it’s going in circles, With one bad day after another, the morale of the characters decreases. One event in episode 3 stands out as the most disappointing narrative, making it feel like the show will be stuck in a cycle of hopelessness forever. Although I have only seen the first half of the season, the current direction of the series makes it seem like it will not ease the suffering anytime soon.
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Despite this, however, the terrible atmosphere of of is more gripping than ever before. TThe events that unfold are some of the wildest and most unpredictable to date. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time, with a new revelation or twist to the overarching mystery featured each episode. The rising tension in the first five episodes darkly hints at even more terrors to come as well, cementing season 3 as the best the show has ever been.
With gripping characters, powerful mysteries and a dark storyline filled with memorable, terrifying moments, of Season 3 offers its most compelling story since Season 1. Stellar performances and a continued build of the mysteries of the horror series overshadowed the lost tone and circular narrative of some episodes. Even with some hiccups in the plot, it seems season 3 is poised to offer some important connective tissue that will reveal more about the city, and hopefully provide concrete answers along the way.
of Season 3 premieres Sunday, September 22 on MGM+. Subsequent episodes are released weekly every Sunday.
In a nightmarish city that traps all who enter, residents struggle to survive while uncovering the city’s dark secrets. When they look for a way out, they must fight with terrifying creatures that emerge at night, threatening their lives and health. The Matthews family, new arrivals, must quickly adapt to survive the horrors in the city.
- From season 3 delivers a compelling storyline that is the best of the series
- The mystery is still gripping
- This season has some of the show’s most horrifying moments so far