Will the beloved comedy series return for a third season? Here is everything we know so far about Minx Season 3.
There are certain shows that leave viewers wanting more because they completely grab their hearts! Such was the situation with this show, which was initially canceled by HBO Max in December 2022 while its second season was in production. This eventually led to an outcry from the fans, insisting that the show be renewed by a network for another season. The fans’ demand for the series revival was answered as the good news finally arrived, with the series being picked up by Starz the following month. It’s not a surprise that the show was picked up rather quickly, thanks to the overall reception!
The love for this series can be evaluated when we take a look at the recent overall reception of the second season, which holds an approval rating of 88% with an average rating of 7.4/10 based on 24 critic reviews. The website’s critical consensus reads, “Still getting great mileage from its marriage of the feminist and the frivolous, Minx‘s second season is smart, sexy, and fun.” On Metacritic, the season has received a score of 76 out of 100 based on 14 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews,” which is quite surprising, with just two seasons being out as of September 2023.
The reviews are earned, as the plot of this series also deserves all the credit from the viewers and critics. As, it revolves around the 1970s when a young feminist from Los Angeles joins forces with a shady adult entertainment publisher to create the first women’s erotic magazine. Through this unlikely alliance, the characters discover meaningful relationships in the most unusual places. The series surely has been one of the most talked-about shows in the comedy genre in the Starz category, leaving no doubt in our minds why the fans have started to wonder if the series will be renewed for a third season or not.
So, if you are speculating on the same thing, then you have reached the right place! For your consideration, we at Web News Observer have compiled all the latest updates about the potential renewal status of Minx Season 3.
Minx Season 3 Renewal Status: Will there be another season?
We know that the anticipation for the third season’s renewal is at an all-time high, but we have to inform the readers that, as of writing this, no new updates relating to the series’ early renewal have been announced by the Starz network or the show creators. One of the reasons is that the show just ended its second season recently, and most of the viewers haven’t even streamed all 8 episodes, which makes it way too early to evaluate the accurate reception with respect to ratings and viewership for the show creator’s to go ahead and justify approval of another season.
Hence, it is understandable why the network hasn’t jumped at the opportunity to greenlight the show this early on.
On the other hand, we have noticed that even though a show might have been able to gather an amazing response, once a show has been picked up, the network typically cancels it since it was just revived for another season after being canceled by the original network. The other reason which we speculate is that there might be some conflicts rising behind the scenes, due to which the show creators don’t see the vision of the series anymore, leading to less investment in production. Due to this, many series tend to get canceled without larger budgets if they aren’t going forward as a collaborative effort.
Of course, these are just some theories that we have in mind that may lead to delayed renewal or cancelation of a show. But there is nothing for the fans to be worried about just yet, as the current status of Minx Season 3 is neither here nor there, and at this moment, anything can happen! On the bright side, if the renewal isn’t announced in a few days, then there are chances that the network is still in the evaluation stage of the show’s performance in order to get another season greenlit, which might take about two or three months.
We would also like to mention that the renewal might be just around the corner, as the cliffhanger ending leaves all kinds of narrative doors open for the creators to continue the story for another season. In conclusion, this kind of paints a picture that the chances of a third season happening in the near future are still on the table, as it might start production around 2024 only if the renewal is approved later in the year for it to eventually premiere around late 2024 or early 2025 considering the delays caused by the ongoing duals. Hence, the fans should stay patient and hope for the best if the network agrees to renew the series for additional seasons.
Minx Season 3: If renewed, what can the fans expect from the new season?
If renewed, the series will continue the plot from the second season by expanding the theme, which follows: “After Doug and Joyce sell Bottom Dollar to a retired shipping magnate, Minx becomes a commercial success. Under new leadership, Doug struggles to maintain his control within Bottom Dollar while Joyce loses sight of her core beliefs as she rises to stardom. As our Bottom Dollar misfits go mainstream, they start to question who they’re becoming and what they really want from this newfound success.”
In addition to this, the plot will expand from the final episode of the second season, “Woman of the Hour,” which was directed by Ellen Rapoport and written by Chris Garcia & Emma Gase. In the episode, the viewers get to see at the Minx International launch party Doug confronts Constance, while Joyce starts to lose control of her magazine; Shelly and Lenny look toward an uncertain future. Moreover, the main cast members from the second season who can return in the third season if it is renewed are as follows:
Ophelia Lovibond as Joyce Prigger, Jessica Lowe as Bambi, Oscar Montoya as Richie, Lennon Parham as Shelly, Idara Victor as Tina, and Jake Johnson as Doug Renetti, along with Elizabeth Perkins as Constance. Minx was created by Ellen Rapoport, who also serves as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Paul Feig and Dan Magnante for Feigco Entertainment, Ben Karlin and Rachel Lee Goldenberg, who also directed the pilot. Jake Johnson serves as a co-executive producer. Lastly, this American comedy television series was created and written by Ellen Rapoport.
Minx Season 3: What will be the official episode count, and where to stream?
If renewed, the exact episode count of the third season can differ, as the network might go ahead and agree to make the next season supersized in case it becomes the final season. So, at this point, anything can happen until the renewal is confirmed. On the bright side, we are certain that the new season will try to keep at least 8 episodes with an average runtime of 24–35 minutes, just like the first two seasons, and it is expected to premiere on a weekly basis in order to be consistent in their storylines and keep the fans interested.
So, we advise fans to be patient while they await this information, which will be released in the coming weeks. In the meantime, stream the prior seasons of Minx, which are available on Starz. You can also stream Minx by renting or purchasing on Google Play, Amazon, and Vudu, with a range of membership options based on viewers’ locations and preferences. You might not be able to watch this content because of geo-blocking, but using a VPN can help you get access to various content. At last, we urge the readers to check out the official trailer of the second season in order to recall the plot:
Catch up on all the prior episodes, and let us know in the comments if you think Minx will be renewed for a third season or not.