The Family Man Season 3 has fans divided
- Richa Verma
- 12 hours ago
- 2 min read
The Family Man Season 3 dropped, and the internet hasn’t been this divided since the pineapple-on-pizza debate. One side is screaming, “Srikant Tiwari is back, national emotions restored!” while the other is dramatically clutching their hearts thinking, “What was that, DK & Raj?”
Amazon Prime Video served up a season packed with geopolitics, Northeastern India, viruses, secrets, and of course, Srikant’s iconic “I’m just a middle-class man” energy. But the real drama? It unfolded online.
From X users calling The Family Man Season 3 the weakest so far, to others defending it, audience reaction is a full-on emotional rollercoaster. Some loved the slow-burn complexity, others wanted more of a thriller. But everyone has something to say about that cliffhanger ending.
The upside: what viewers loved
Performances sell it! Many from the audience are applauding Manoj Bajpayee for returning as Srikant Tiwari with his signature dry humour and raw energy. And then there’s Jaideep Ahlawat, who played Rukma in The Family Man Season 3: a lot of viewers think he steals the show.
New setting, new tension! The Northeast backdrop, insurgency politics, and geo-strategic story arcs impressed many. Some fans say the show has grown bigger and darker, and this political depth is a fresh plus.
Cameo that worked! Vijay Sethupathi’s cameo got praised across social media. Fans felt his banter with Srikant was a highlight that added humor to an otherwise high-stakes plot. It also sparked discussions about linking The Family Man Season 3 and Farzi, and the fans are delighted about Raj & DK expanding the spy universe.
The criticisms: where fans felt let down
The cliffhanger ending was frustrating. A lot of viewers didn’t like how season 3 ended. Many called the finale abrupt, incomplete, and unfair, especially after a four-year wait!
Pacing & exposition issues: Some fans feel there’s too much explanation. Scenes drag because they over-explain plot points instead of letting tension build naturally.
Dropped charm and relatability: Several long-time viewers felt season 3 lost a bit of the “magic” that made earlier seasons of The Family Man great. Some said the family arc didn’t hit as emotionally, and the mysterious spy stuff overpowered the humour.
The third season feels more “commercial” than grounded, moving away from the relatable everyday spy vibe to something more grand but detached.
So, is The Family Man Season 3 worth watching?
From the audience’s eyes, The Family Man Season 3 is a mixed bag.
If you came for intense espionage, political drama, and layered performances, this season delivers.
But if you expected non-stop action, tight resolution, and guaranteed closure, you might get a little disappointed.
Still, many fans say: watch it. For Bajpayee. For Ahlawat. For the plot twists. Just don’t expect everything tied up neatly, at least, not yet.
Keep reading at The ScreenLight for diving deeper into OTT reactions, fan theories, and series breakdowns.
