Season 3 Of How To Get Away With Murder
Okay, let's talk How to Get Away With Murder. Specifically, Season 3. Buckle up, because I'm about to say something potentially controversial.
Unpopular Opinion Time: Season 3 Wasn't That Bad
I know, I know. Gasps all around. But hear me out. It wasn't perfect, sure. But was it the dumpster fire some people make it out to be? I don't think so.
Let's be real, after the wild ride of Season 1 and the slightly less wild, but still crazy, Season 2, something had to give. We couldn't just keep killing people every other episode, could we?
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The Wes Gibbins Mystery
The central mystery of Season 3 revolved around, you guessed it, Wes Gibbins. Or rather, his shocking and tragic death. It definitely threw a wrench into everything.
His death served as the starting point to explore different possibilities. Each character becomes a suspect with their own motives.
Yes, the reveal of who killed him was... maybe not the most satisfying. It felt a little rushed, a little convenient. But hey, at least they tried!
The Keating 5 (Minus 1)
The Keating 5 were still their delightfully dysfunctional selves. Trying to navigate law school, covering up crimes, and generally making terrible decisions.
Connor and Oliver’s relationship continued to be a bright spot, even amidst the darkness. They really were relationship goals, in a very messed-up kind of way.
And Michaela was just... Michaela. Ambitious, cutthroat, and always ready to throw someone under the bus to get ahead.
Annalise Keating's Descent (and Ascent?)
Season 3 saw Annalise Keating at her lowest. Dealing with addiction, grief, and the constant threat of exposure. Viola Davis, as always, delivered a powerhouse performance.
Seeing her grapple with her demons was compelling, even if it was uncomfortable to watch. It showed us a more vulnerable side of the usually unflappable Annalise.
And let's not forget her mother, Ophelia Harkness! Cicely Tyson's portrayal was just impeccable.
The Verdict?
Okay, so maybe Season 3 wasn't the best season of How to Get Away With Murder. But it wasn't the worst either. It was a bridge between the early chaos and the later, more convoluted storylines.
It had its flaws, sure. The pacing was a bit off, and the mystery wasn't as gripping as previous seasons. But it still had the core elements that made the show so addictive: complex characters, shocking twists, and plenty of legal shenanigans.
So, let's give Season 3 a little credit, shall we? It might not be a masterpiece, but it's still entertaining. And sometimes, that's all you really need.
Don't @ me. (Okay, you can @ me, but be nice!)
"It's not delivery, it's DiGiorno...wait, wrong show!" - Me, trying to relate to legal dramas.
Maybe it is my unpopular opinion, what do you think?
