The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K Season 3

Okay, let's talk Saiki K. We all adore this show, right? Psychic powers, quirky characters, coffee jelly... what's not to love?

But... Season 3?

Hold on a minute. I know this might be an unpopular opinion. Prepare for some mild heresy. I'm talking about the Netflix "reawakened" season. Was anyone else a tad...disappointed?

The Comedy Still Landed... Mostly

Look, I'm not saying it was bad. The jokes were still pretty solid. Saiki's deadpan delivery was as amazing as ever. We still got those hilarious running gags.

But something felt off. It was like a slightly off-brand coffee jelly. It tasted familiar, but not quite right.

Pacing Problems?

Anyone else feel the pacing was... weird? Episodes felt rushed, crammed with too much plot. It's like they were trying to cram the entire manga into a season. That made the jokes feel rushed too.

The original two seasons felt more relaxed. They let the humor breathe. It felt more natural. Season 3? Zoom!

Character Development...Or Lack Thereof

We love the characters in Saiki K. Nendo's obliviousness, Kaido's delusions, Teruhashi's "perfect" facade. These are gold.

But did anyone actually grow in season 3? Did we learn anything new about them? It felt like they were just repeating their usual schticks. That's fine...but it's fine for only some episodes not a full season.

The Netflix Effect

Maybe it's a Netflix thing. They have been known to...tweak the originals. Maybe it wasn't the show's fault. Maybe it was just the dreaded "Netflix effect."

Or maybe my expectations were too high. After all, how do you top perfection? And Saiki K was pretty close to perfect.

The New Characters

Then there are the new characters. Some of them were good additions. But others felt...forced. Like they were trying too hard to be funny.

Remember the ramen-loving psychic from another country? He's a little bit interesting, but not really essential to the plot. And also, if I remember correctly, there's a new girl with psychic power as well! Adding too many new characters in the final season felt unnecessary.

Missing the Magic

Ultimately, season 3 just lacked the charm of the previous seasons. It's hard to put my finger on exactly why. Maybe it was the animation style. Maybe it was the writing.

The "reawakened" series isn't bad, by all means. It just felt like something was missing. The magic was weaker.

Still Worth Watching?

Yes, absolutely! Even a slightly flawed Saiki K is better than no Saiki K. It's still hilarious. The voice acting is on point. And it's a great way to spend a few hours.

But if you're going in expecting the same level of brilliance as the first two seasons, prepare to be slightly underwhelmed. It's still a fun ride, just a slightly bumpy one.

Final Thoughts

So, am I alone in my lukewarm feelings towards season 3? Or are there others out there who feel the same? Let me know! Maybe we can all commiserate over some coffee jelly... and re-watch the first two seasons again.

And maybe, just maybe, we can hope for a truly amazing Saiki K revival in the future. One that captures the original's magic perfectly. A fan can dream, right?