After four years, Srikant Tiwari is finally back in our lives with another tense case, a dwindling personal life, and chaos following him. The trailer promised us a gripping ride through Northeast India and the layered politics of the region. With new faces of Jaideep Ahlawat and Nimrat Kaur joining the already stellar cast, season 3 seems to be destined for success. But does it actually live up to its two predecessors? Read our The Family Man Season 3 review to know.

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The Family Man Season 3 review: The plot

The story opens with a series of bomb blasts ripping through different parts of the Northeast. The attacks are so brutal that they’re immediately labelled the “worst terrorist attacks of the decade.” Meanwhile, far away in Mumbai, Srikant and Suchi are busy hosting a housewarming party in their new home.

The attacks in Nagaland quickly threaten Prime Minister Basu’s position and the ambitious Project Sahakar, a peace and development initiative for the Northeast. To control the situation, Mr Kulkarni drags Srikant along to Nagaland. But as expected, things go south almost instantly. They’re ambushed by Rukma Bhai (Jaideep Ahlawat), leaving Srikant severely injured.

However, Rukma is just a pawn, albeit a terrifyingly effective one, in a much bigger game. Suspicion falls on the MCA-S, a local group opposing Project Sahakar and any alliance between the Indian government and Nagaland. Their involvement seems obvious, but nothing in Srikant’s world is ever that simple. A darker, more calculated plan is quietly unravelling, one designed to keep the region’s conflicts alive. Can Srikant uncover the real mastermind? And what will he have to sacrifice along the way?

The Family Man Season 3: What we loved

Manoj Bajpayee anchors season 3 with the same soul, wit, and sheer brilliance that made Srikant Tiwari unforgettable in the first place. He’s still the messy-yet-sharp man we met two seasons ago, and the show never lets us forget it.

This time, the makers weave in timely issues, like the ban on Chinese apps, cyberbullying, and photo-morphing, without ever making them feel forced. Supporting characters shine brighter too. JK’s love life gets some tender, well-balanced exploration, while Zoya’s arc receives more attention (although it comes with its own inconsistencies). The biggest win of the season? Jaideep Ahlawat. If there’s one thing we should collectively accept by now, it’s that nobody does morally grey villains the way Jaideep does. As Rukma, he switches effortlessly between ruthlessness and unexpected softness, making him impossible to fully hate. Nimrat Kaur, on the other hand, is all sharp edges and confidence. She is utterly magnetic as Mira.

The signature dark humour is very much alive, surfacing just when the tension gets overwhelming. And, as expected, Manoj Bajpayee commands every frame he’s in. His performance is raw, layered, and consistently absorbing. Though we were eager for an intense Manoj–Jaideep face-off, Manoj Bajpayee ultimately reminds us: The Family Man is his show. And it will remain that way.

The problem with The Family Man S3

Season 3 opens with the classic formula — dark comedy, messy domestic chaos, and a high-stakes case at work. And for the most part, it works well. But somewhere in the middle, the narrative loses steam. The pace drops, the twists become predictable, and the writing begins to spell things out for the audience. There are moments of humour that feel forced, though they don’t derail the show entirely.

The biggest misstep, however, is the ending. After building steady tension for seven episodes, the series abandons viewers right at the peak. The abrupt cliffhanger feels less like a deliberate creative choice and more like someone just shut your laptop mid-episode. It’s unsatisfying, and frankly, the season deserved better. Because of this, season 3 doesn’t quite match the brilliance of its predecessors, but it still holds its own.

Overall, The Family Man Season 3 is undoubtedly a good watch. It is engaging, ambitious, and emotionally rich. It makes for a worthy successor to the earlier seasons, even if it stumbles occasionally. Despite its flaws, the joy of watching Srikant Tiwari juggle threats, trauma, and family dinners remains unmatched.

Can you watch The Family Man S3 with your family?: The series features violence and obscene language. So, it’s not fit for a family watch.

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