Unravel the past life of Georgia Miller as she faces a trial that can dispute her facade of perfection, and define the life and bond of her kids.
Created by Sarah Lampert, which debuted in 2021, has finally released the third season of the Netflix series after a two-year wait. The season was released on June 5, continuing from the previous season’s cliffhanger. The show consists of ten episodes and combines comedy, drama, and suspense while incorporating various perspectives on teenage and adult life storylines, including marital conflicts and mental health issues that teens may face.
The first episode begins with Georgia getting arrested and locked up Saturday night, the day of her wedding, for the murder of Tom Fueller, her neighbor’s husband. She remains in jail for some time until her trial, and is then sentenced to house arrest. However, her daughter, Ginny, and son, Austin, continue with their routine as usual, but when they arrive at school, it’s all anyone can talk about. The kids try to navigate the conflict while facing individual issues, such as Austin having his biological father re-enter his life, and Ginny trying to find direction in her writing and struggles with the choice and decision of the effects of teenage pregnancy.
However, Ginny can only maintain the normalcy for so long, as the world around her starts to crumble down, and she begins running away from home, ignoring her curfew, and contemplating self-harm.
In parallel, Georgia’s world spirals tremendously as the stakes of her marriage are at risk, and she faces the possibility of a life sentence without parole. As the series progresses, the relationships between Ginny, Georgia, and those surrounding them become complex, revealing themes such as family loyalty, personal identity, and conflict of sobriety. Yet, the show brings to light a blend of humor, drama, and heartache that balances well, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the show.
Season 3 promises to be entertaining as the storyline resonates with viewers through relatable characters, including Maxine, Marcus, and Abby, among many others. Even the character development is an improvement, as Ginny’s character is somewhat more tolerable, and Abby explores new bounds as she experiences a new awakening to her sexuality. The story writing has also improved, filling in plot holes and incorporating more of Georgia’s past. But the question remains: how can actor Diesel La Torraca continue to play Austin Miller, given that he is a fourteen-year-old portraying a nine-year-old? The series will be renewed for a fourth season, and it will be interesting to see how the writers resolve the issue, such as replacing the actor or introducing a time jump. Nonetheless, the show promises to keep viewers engaged with its suspenseful moments, and out-of-the-ordinary solutions.
Rating: 8/10
Review by Samantha Ysaguirre
