Season 3 arrives with the confidence of a show that knows exactly what it is, even if it occasionally forgets what it was doing five minutes ago. Watching this screener, I felt like the series had finally grown into its own skin - bolder, faster, and more emotionally grounded - while still holding onto that slightly chaotic energy that makes you wonder if the writers consumed too much caffeine during the brainstorming sessions. I mean that lovingly. Mostly.
Right from the opening stretch, the season sets a brisk tone. Eva is thrown into situations that test her, stretch her, and occasionally toss her into what look like the intergalactic equivalent of group projects gone wrong. Her arc this time is surprisingly nuanced. She has matured, but not in an exhausting, “look at me, I’ve had character development” way. Instead, she reacts with enough vulnerability and impulsiveness to remind you she’s still figuring this out. That balance keeps her compelling, even when she makes choices that had me talking back to my screen like a concerned but supportive friend.
The worldbuilding is still one of the strongest elements of the series. The new environments are expansive without being cluttered, and the visual design team keeps creating spaces that feel lived-in instead of designed purely to look cool in promotional stills. The textures, lighting, and movement all feel thoughtfully crafted. I’ll give credit where credit is due: the show looks incredible. Even when the story stumbles, the world holds it up by the collar and says, “Don’t worry, I got you.”
Now, the supporting characters - this is where the season gets both fun and mildly frustrating. Some of them get great arcs, full of surprising decisions and emotional payoff, while others feel like the writers forgot they existed for entire episodes before suddenly pulling them back in as if nothing happened. One character in particular gets a sharp, satisfying transformation that gives the season one of its standout emotional beats. Another feels like they were added just to remind us what filler looks like in a prestige streaming series. I won’t name names, but if you watch it, you’ll know exactly who I’m talking about.
The villains continue to be a mixed bag - in a good way and also in a “please, I beg, have one coherent plan” way. The main antagonist has more presence than in previous seasons, and their motivations actually make sense this time. They have weight, menace, and even some depth, which helps ground the season’s bigger turns. But a few of the antagonistic side characters feel like they wandered in from a different show entirely, asked where the craft services table was, and never left. They’re entertaining, but not always purposeful. At times, I caught myself wondering if the writers just liked their designs too much to cut them.
Pacing-wise, Season 3 moves like a caffeinated puppy - energetic, eager, and occasionally darting off in random directions before returning with something important in its mouth. The mid-season stretch is the strongest, with tightly constructed episodes, well-timed reveals, and character-driven scenes that actually earn their emotional moments. But the premiere and finale wobble a bit. The opening episode tries to do too much too quickly, stuffing exposition, action, and character reunions into a single hour. The finale, meanwhile, has that classic modern-TV problem: it wants to be epic, emotional, thematic, and conclusive all at once, and as a result, some beats don’t quite land. Still, even when the season trips, it manages to fall in a way that’s entertaining to watch.
The humor is another highlight this time around. The jokes land more consistently, and the banter feels unforced instead of edgy-for-edginess. There’s a looseness in the writing that lets characters be funny without turning them into walking gag machines. A few running jokes actually improve over time instead of becoming the dead horses many shows insist on beating. That alone deserves respect.
But I won’t pretend everything works. Some of the emotional conflicts are wrapped up so quickly that I felt like I missed a scene. A few plot threads are abandoned so abruptly you can hear the narrative screeching like it hit a cartoon brake lever. And there are moments where the show gets a little carried away with its own lore. I love lore. I’m a lore-enjoyer. But sometimes I wanted to gently take the writers aside, pat their shoulders, and say, “I promise, you don’t need to explain everything.”
Despite the criticisms, I genuinely enjoyed watching this season. It’s more confident, more stylish, and more willing to take narrative swings. Some miss, but the ones that connect make the misfires worth sitting through. It feels like the series finally understands how to balance its emotional core with its large-scale sci-fi elements. The characters feel richer, the themes clearer, and the stakes more rooted in personal choices rather than just spectacle.
If Seasons 1 and 2 were warm-ups, Season 3 is where the show says, “Alright, let’s actually do this,” and then barrels forward with the vigor of someone who has already accepted they may trip but is committed to the sprint anyway. The result is entertaining, at times impressive, occasionally confusing, and frequently funny. It’s flawed, but also full of heart - and that combination makes it a strangely endearing experience.
By the time the final moments rolled around, I found myself wanting more, even as I mentally drafted the list of things I would lovingly roast the show for. That’s part of the charm. Season 3 doesn’t need to be perfect to be enjoyable; it just needs to be bold, sincere, and willing to embrace its own eccentricities. And it succeeds at that.
In the end, this season gives fans plenty to appreciate while also handing critics like me a few easy targets to poke fun at. Honestly, that’s part of the fun. It’s ambitious, it’s messy, it’s entertaining, and it leaves a memorable impression. And at this point, isn’t that exactly what we want from a show this imaginative? If nothing else, Season 3 proves that even when the series missteps, it does so with enthusiasm - and I can’t help but respect that.
Final Score- [6/10]
Reviewed by - Anjali Sharma
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Publisher at Midgard Times