Will the dark, twisted drama that has kept audiences on the edge of their seats return? Continue reading to find out more about Yellowjackets Season 3.
Once the second season’s finale episode premieres on the network, one thing will certainly be clear: the thriller-drama television series will be back to explore some of the most shocking, and heart-stopping situations, as the series was given an early renewal for a third season back in December 2022, which is a rarity and seems quite exciting!
It’s great to see that ShowTime’s catalog is expanding its best-rated series without scraping these shows prematurely. After all, this popular series has received amazing reviews from all over the world; hence, there is no way that the network will just discontinue the show without offering a satisfactory conclusion to the fans.
For context, on the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 130 critics’ reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.2/10. Whereas, Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 78 out of 100 based on 28 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews.” As a result, it’s easy to see why the forthcoming season has heightened expectations of the interest of fans to see what happens in the third season.
So, if you are wondering about the potential release date for the new season, then, especially for you, we’ve compiled a quick rundown of everything you need to know about the official release date, plot, and cast, among others, before the premiere. Continue reading to find out all the details about Yellowjackets Season 3.
Yellowjackets Season 3: When is it expected to premiere?
The most frequently asked question that has been raised by the fandom right now is whether the approval of an early renewal is somehow related to the official release date, which at this point in time has been kept under wraps, as it makes sense to not rush and disclose such crucial details this early when the finale episode has just wrapped up the plot of the second season.
But if we have to speculate, then the exact premiere date for Yellowjackets Season 3 is likely to have a release window of sometime around 2024. As the first and second seasons also had a 2-year gap. It is expected to follow a similar timeline, with new episodes possibly dropping on a weekly basis at 9 p.m. ET/PT on the network.
Until there is any confirmation, we suggest that the viewers be patient and follow all the social media platforms to be updated with the latest information for the upcoming season’s release date.
We would also like to highlight that the release date for the next season can be delayed further as the ongoing writer’s strike has also played a major role in the network changing their schedule for the 2023–24 broadcast season. Recently, many major production houses have stopped working until the writer’s strike ends.
Sadly, the same has happened with the Yellowjackets writer’s room, which was confirmed by co-creator Ashley Lyle, quote, “after one day in the #Yellowjackets S3 writers room. It was amazing, creatively invigorating, and so much fun, and I’m very excited to get back to it as soon as the #WGA gets a fair deal.” Take a look at the official tweet below:
Well, we had exactly one day in the #YellowJackets S3 writers’ room. It was amazing, and creatively invigorating, and so much fun, and I’m very excited to get back to it as soon as the #WGA gets a fair deal. #1u #unionstrong ✊🐝
— Ashley Lyle (@ashannlyle) May 2, 2023
Yellowjackets Season 3: What to expect?
Not much has been revealed about the plotlines of the third season but it is very likely to carry on from how the second season concludes with the final episode, “Storytelling,” in which the viewers got to see:
“Heavy is the head that wears the antler crown is a lesson you don’t learn until much later in life… if you ever even learn it at all. Everything’s about to get really wild(erness), and we’re so excited (so excited!) and so, so scared to find out who paid attention to what lessons and when. So, on the count of three, you may pick up your pencil, open your testing booklet, and start this finale exam.”
The series has always been part survival epic, part psychological horror, and part coming-of-age drama, this is the story of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who survive a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together 25 years later.
What began in the wilderness is far from over. In conclusion, as of writing this, we can only predict what happens next, as like everyone else, we are uncertain of the potential direction the upcoming episodes may take the narrative. So, we recommend fans stream the brand new second season to keep up with the plot and character arcs and understand what will happen next in this television series as created by Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson.
Yellowjackets Season 3: Who will reprise?
The cast members who are expected to reprise their roles from the second season include Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, and Tawny Cypress. Lauren Ambrose and Simone Kessell have also joined the second season as series regulars. So there is a chance they might return for the next season. Other cast members include Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, Warren Kole, and Kevin Alves.
There can be some new additions and removals from the casting list as the series is expected to expand its world, so the introduction of new characters will certainly happen in future episodes. We’ll just have to wait and see what direction the creators take. Yellowjackets is executive produced by Lyle, Nickerson, and fellow showrunner Lisco. Comins of Creative Engine also serves as executive producer. Karyn Kusama directed the pilot. Jacqueline Sacerio oversees the series for eOne.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Episodes and Streaming Options
The upcoming season is expected to have at least 10 episodes with an average runtime of 56 to 58 minutes, just like the prior two seasons. On the other hand, the episode titles and synopsis of the series have not been released yet. It will publish those details when the episodes are due to air on the streaming service. So, we would advise fans to be patient while waiting for these updates, which will be issued in the coming days, and binge-watch the prior seasons to recall the events.
In order to receive updates on when the show premieres, interested viewers can also enable notifications. Additionally, Season 1 and Season 2 will be available to stream on Showtime, FuboTV, and Paramount+. You can also stream the series by renting or purchasing it on Amazon Instant Video, Vudu, and Google Play, based on the user’s location and membership preference. All of the seasons are also available to view for free on the aforementioned digital streaming sites.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Official Teaser Trailer
Since the pre-production stage and filming still hasn’t been completed the network can’t produce any new promos for the forthcoming season since it would be much too early to promote them. In the meantime, the fans should check out the official trailer as shared on Youtube and stream the second season, with a tagline stating:
“The Yellowjackets barely made it through summer in the woods, but now that winter is beginning to bite, we’ll see if hunger and desperation turn into full-on psychosis. While there may or may not be a dark and powerful force inhabiting the wilderness, their survival could depend upon what they choose to believe. Meanwhile, twenty-five years later, each survivor must ask themselves, “Is the darkness coming for them, or is it coming from them?”
Take a look at the official trailer for Yellowjackets Season 2 below:
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