“Somebody Somewhere” Season 3 Review

Oh, Someone Somewhere – how much I will miss you. In the age of VFX, CGI and even (ugh) AI, it's refreshing to sit down and enjoy something so down to earth and real. Someone Somewhere quickly established itself as one of the most beautifully authentic shows on television when Season 1 premiered in 2022, and unfortunately the show is coming to an end with Season 3 after just three short years. His final appearance is equally hilarious and poignant like the first two, delves even deeper into the characters who have become like family and makes for a stunning swan song.

What is Season 3 of “Somebody Somewhere” about?

Someone Somewhere Season 3 features a lot of our characters Transitional phases of their livesespecially when it comes to entering new phases of their relationships. Fred (Murray Hill) and Susan (Jennifer Mudge) got married in the season two finale and we see how married life has affected her. After Joel (Jeff Hiller) and Brad (Tim Bagley) take the next step and decide to move in together. Even Irma (Meighan Gerachis) and Tiffani (Mercedes White) find something for each other. The only person who doesn't seem to interfere is Tricia (Mary Catherine Garrison), who finally broke up with Rick (Danny McCarthy). Still, she has no problem expressing herself romantically and has found meaning in her thriving business anyway.

This leaves Sam (Bridget Everett), who is so overwhelmed by loneliness that she thinks about adopting a dog and finds excuses to visit Iceland (Olafur Darri Ólafsson), the man who rents her parents' house. Despite these distractions Sam feels unfulfilled and stuck in a loop that she's too afraid to escape. In Season 3, she struggles with romantic, platonic, and self-love and tries to get out of her own way when it comes to her growth and happiness.

Bridget Everett gives a tour de force performance in Season 3 of “Somebody Somewhere.”

Everett completely embodied Sam from the start, giving her countless layers In season 3 she develops even more diversity. Everett manages to walk the tightrope of playing Sam with magnetic charisma while showing that she is deeply vulnerable and sensitive beneath the surface. While she exudes a confident, larger-than-life quality, Sam feels insecure and small – a challenging juxtaposition that somehow makes Everett seem easy.

The show's portrayal of body image is one of the rawest and most nuanced approaches I've ever seen in media, thanks to both the excellent script and Everett's ability to fully invest himself in emotionally difficult situations without a hint of melodrama to fall. Any plus-size person will be able to relate to the “well-intentioned” but devastating and extremely triggering fatphobia that Sam faces from friends and doctors alike – people who are supposed to help and support her. Given the subtle, draining way this affects every aspect of Sam's existence and self-esteem, it's handled masterfullyIt makes me feel seen and understood like I never have before. The scenes where we see Everett break down alone without a word of dialogue are some of the most powerful and are a testament to how brilliant and compelling she is as a performer.

Previous seasons have primarily focused on Sam's friendships, and fortunately, Season 3 still focuses on platonic connections. This series values ​​these bonds like no other, and it's refreshing to see that the greatest love story is still that of Sam and Joel. However, we do Explore Sam's romantic love life more than ever before This time. In less good hands, this could prove disastrous – especially considering that a large part of this journey has to do with how Sam's low self-esteem affects her ability to become close and intimate with someone. The temptation to oversimplify by having a love interest emerge and magically fix everything – or have the protagonist reject anything romantic and instead find empowerment in being single – is a trap many series fall into tap Someone Somewhere cleverly avoids it. Instead we get something much more complex, real and satisfying.

While the series covers heavy topics and is sure to make you cry more than once, it remains undeniably comedic, with Everett being the source of many of those laughs. Whether she's making self-deprecating jokes or making jokes at other people's expense, whether she's stuttering in the middle of a crush or sweating through a workout video in her living room, Everett is effortlessly funny and easy to befriend and relate to. Someone Somewhere doesn't shy away from darker, more depressing themes, but does so with one light, heartwarming touch that makes everything more palatable and lifelike.

“Somebody Somewhere” Season 3 does everything right with its supporting characters

The Midwest has a unique vocabulary and feeling that is difficult to describe and even more difficult to portray authentically Someone Somewhere skillfully captures its surroundings. Documentary cinematography serves to highlight the immense beauty of the everyday and to make the ordinary—a local restaurant, a church basement, a baseball field—feel special, which in turn makes something special His characters all seem more specific and yet more universal. There is something for everyone everywhere Someone Somewhere.

The show does it Show what it's like to be a queer person in this environment with amazing depth and careand the way religion intersects with this experience adds another impressive layer. Seeing church ladies Joel and Brad buying every rainbow thing they can find for their new home conveys something charming, kitschy, and hopeful, and shows how many of these churches actually are these days. They may not understand everything or be perfect allies, but their hearts are in the right place and they are trying. This attempt is more common than one would expect from many other series, and just seeing it on screen is enough to stir up serious emotions in me.

Hiller is always a standout and arguably serves as the heart of the show with his loyalty, optimism and infectious laugh. It's nice to see him learning to overcome his own communication challenges. But the happiest surprise of season three might be the fact Another breathtaking performance emerges with Bagleywhile Brad is given a story arc that's rewarding in its own right, but made even stronger when brought into conversation with Joel's past. Brad presents a more painful reality about how his sexuality and masculinity affected his life before Joel – and still does, even though they're now in a happy relationship. Bagley brings a remarkable tenderness and sensitivity to Brad and his journey.

The sisterhood between Sam and Tricia is another highlight of this season for both comedic and dramatic reasons, as their chemistry could convince anyone that they are sisters in real life. From locker rooms to road trips, it's a joy when these two share the screen, and in the season three finale, there's a conversation between them that brings it all to life full-circle, cathartic feeling befitting a series finale.

Although it's a shame we don't get more Someone Somewhere on our screens afterwards, at least it ends on the highest note imaginable. The tone of the series' final episodes is the same as the fact that it ends: bittersweet. Like photos hanging on the fridge with dirty stick figure magnets, we still have 21 episodes of this gem series that we can always look back on with a smile.

Someone Somewhere The third season premieres October 27th on HBO.

“Somebody Somewhere” Season 3 delves even deeper into the irresistible characters and serves as a beautiful swan song to the special series.

Advantages

• Bridget Everett delivers a breathtaking performance, fearlessly going to emotionally difficult places while still delivering plenty of laughs.
• The show gives shape to Brad and helps Tim Bagley emerge as an outstanding artist.
• The script and cinematography work together to authentically capture the Midwest and act as a love letter to communities that are rarely in the spotlight.

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