Reservation Dogs (Season 3)

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⭐ 9.5/10

(Originally written by Tim)

The final season of this show that I have come to love. If Season 1 is grief, and Season 2 is moving on, season 3 is what comes after. It can feel a bit less directed that Season 2 did, but I felt like the arcs for each of our core characters was perfect. They start this show so eager to get out of their hometown, and this season is a full acknowledgement of who they are, where they come from, and the pride the can take in their community. The community aspect in particular is really strong, as this season has a ton of focus on the older generation. It can feel weird, changing the focus so late in the show's run, but I think they weaved it together perfectly.

My favourite episode was Episode 9, a fairly static episode that is basically just Before Sunrise in TV form with a daughter and her estranged father. The acting in this episode is phenomenal, and I felt like I was on the brink of tears the entire time. The way that they can just tell any story they want in this full-realized world is pretty incredible, and the show I constantly think of is Atlanta. I think The Bear has a bit of it too, and all these shows are completely grounded in their world.

Its cliche to say this, but I do think this show is important. The showrunners and actors have invited you into their story, and it feels authentic in a way I haven't seen before. These people exist, and getting to spend 3 seasons learning their language and their story is something we should get more of. I am very excited to see what all these people do next.

This show can be super weird at times, but aren't all families kind of weird? The generational bond between everyone in this community always shines through, and watching this around the same time as Killers of the Flower Moon is pretty impactful. These stories are directly connected, but this one feels like a reclaiming of an identity. I don't feel qualified to talk about all this, but there is an episode about residential schools that works as an origin story for a local myth that directly addresses the horrific past that is weighing on a community like this.

Anyways, I am making this all heavy. This is a funny and compelling show that deserves to be seen by everyone!

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