The Family Man” Season 3 – OTT audiences give mixed to negative reactions
The much-adored Indian secret agent Srikant Tiwari returns and fans were ready to celebrate.
The third season of
“The Family Man”, featuring Manoj Bajpayee and the
Raj and DK directorial began streaming last Friday. Expectations were sky high after two hit seasons. While the makers made an attempt to retain the same tone and energy, Season 3 has received mixed to negative reactions from OTT audiences.
This time Raj and DK moved the story to the Northeast of India. The new setting gave the show a fresh backdrop. Even with smooth pacing across seven episodes, many viewers felt the season lacked the tension, humor and engaging drama that made the earlier seasons addictive.
The balance that defined “The Family Man” through comedy, family moments and thrilling sequences is not as sharp this time.
One huge complaint comes from the way the villain has been handled. Jaideep Ahlawat is a brilliant actor. His character here feels weaker compared to earlier antagonists. Season 1 stunned audiences with its villain. Samantha Ruth Prabhu brought spice, fire and unpredictability to Season 2.
In Season 3, Jaideep barely feels menacing. He doesn’t evoke fear or anger. At times he even feels himself a hero than a true threat. Due to this, viewers neither hate him nor strongly root for Srikant to defeat him. The heavy geopolitical angle also limits the appeal of the season.
Another issue is the lack of big twists. Seasons 1 and 2 were filled with surprises that kept audiences talking for days. Season 3 feels straightforward in comparison.
The biggest point of backlash is the climax. The final moments show Srikant badly injured and almost on the brink of death. The season ends suddenly without clarity on whether he survived or what happened to the antagonist.
It has been the feeling of many viewers that the abrupt ending was frustrating and undeserved following four-years and eight hours watch of the new season. A cleaner conclusion would have reduced the negativity and trolling.
Fans are now hoping that Raj and DK move quickly and bring The Family Man 4 within a year or two. They want answers to the unresolved questions and hope the makers correct the blunders seen in Season 3.
News Edit KV Raman
