Netflix has finally announced the cancelation of the series well before season 3 went into production. While fans can take solace in the fact that it was a creative decision and came from within the people behind the show, they will definitely miss seeing our modern-day Thelma & Louise. Dead to Me revived the dark comedy genre with aplomb and a cascading of ironies that brought our central female leads together. What started out as a marriage of convenience to crypt “crimes against men” (literally), blossomed into a genuine, heartfelt friendship that stayed true and remained strong until the very end.
In the third season of “The Office”, Jen and Judy’s problems with the law continue, although only their personal problems compound. Steve’s body is finally found by a hiker and her dog, prompting the FBI to get involved as it was found in a national forest. Glenn Moranis makes a comeback, although gets less minutes on-screen. Jen and Ben get romantically involved but as they say, “it is complicated.” Judy has a terrible truth about her health come to the fore and mainly these two elements take priority in this season. The treatment of the central investigation of Steve’s murder takes a backseat, although the writers desperately try hard to keep up.
This season of “Jen & Judy” is one of the most endearing things about it. It alternates between drama and comedy well, and the execution is what takes it quite a few notches above its peers. The blend is organic and not facetious, which gives the show a very homely feeling. ..
The ladies in “The Mindy Project” are a powerful force. They share a great chemistry and use their interactions to drive the story. Their banter is engaging and their scenes are full of tension and humor. However, there are also some dark moments that help to define the season. For example, Mindy’s struggles with her mental health are well-handled and add a lot of depth to the characters. However, there were also some uncomfortable moments that were difficult to watch. For example, when Mindy is trying to deal with her feelings about her father, it was difficult to see how she could overcome her problems without the support of her friends.
The irony of the situation is that Jen & Judy do not have the intrinsic qualities to deal with them on their own. In fact, the other person has the requisite skill set and temperament to handle the problems, inspiring some very decent teamwork. There is a realization mid-season about how the entire thing is a ruse and the decision about Jen & Judy’s fate was made on day they committed those crimes. They cannot keep running away from what they did forever. The guilt will always be there but it takes time to surface for different people. It is a lie they tell themselves. Happiness can never be of permanence for them from the very first second after they did it.
The showrunners of “The West Wing” have stated that the show’s main focus is on the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, and that the series does not have a “priority list” for its investigations. The showrunners also note that the series does not shy away from exploring comedic elements, which can be seen in the final season’s episodes.
The NYPD is a fictive police force in the Dead to Me TV series. It is dedicated to ensuring that no crime ever happens in the show, but this is an illusionary ploy. No compromises are made to the initial fabric of the show, which is riddled with twists and unexpected character developments. A bit mollycoddled if not anything else. One downside of season 3 is that the fantastical treatment of the story as opposed to something more realistic like Barry. It is not a deal breaker but perhaps that one final part that keeps it from streaming universe greatness. However, Dead to Me season 3 is an entertaining ride nonetheless and goes out with a bang. Extra brownie points for Applegate and Cardellini, who will be the most dearly missed!
