I watched the first two seasons of the show a few years ago and had completely lost track of when the third season came out. It's so hard to keep up these days! In fact, I had to go back and reread my own review to refresh my memory on what the series was about, so I could properly appreciate this new season. This season consists of 8 episodes, each around 10-12 minutes long, and picks up right where we left off in season 2. Here's a quick recap: Jason and Brian had been together for many years until Jason passed away from cancer. Brian, surrounded by a close-knit circle of friends, tried to move on by dating someone new, David. However, Brian’s inability to let go of Jason made it difficult for him to build a meaningful connection with David.
The third season continues Brian’s journey, where we find him immersing himself in work. Despite his desire to move forward, the people around him—especially his friends and support system—won't let him fully move on. Even more haunting is the fact that Jason's ghost continues to speak to Brian. After a recommendation from a friend, Brian finally decides to see a therapist to help him work through his grief and figure out how to move on. The issue is, every time Brian tries to think about moving on, he is overwhelmed with guilt. Through several therapy sessions, Brian comes to realize that he and his friends have placed Jason on a pedestal, almost making him into an angelic figure. This idealization of Jason is what has been holding him back, and he needs to break free from that. Brian recalls a time when Jason had a two-month affair with a younger man, reminding himself that Jason wasn’t perfect either.
The season unfolds through a sitcom-like narrative, with each episode focusing on different themes. As we watch Brian evolve, we see how he gradually begins to grow, confront his emotions, and attempts to move on from Jason—though he’s still in the process of it. Jason’s parents play a crucial role in supporting Brian during this time. By the end of the season, Brian reaches a point where he feels ready to heal and move on—not to forget Jason, but to finally let go of the emotional weight he’s been carrying.
One of the things I really appreciate about this show is its focus on older gay relationships, a subject that isn’t often portrayed in the media. The portrayal feels incredibly realistic, especially when the therapist tells Brian, "There is still life after grief." It’s a reminder that everyone has the right to move on and live their life, and moving forward doesn’t mean forgetting someone. It’s just about finding the space you need to create a new chapter for yourself. In this season, the friends don’t get as much screen time as in previous seasons, but we do see how the relationship between Brian and Jason’s best friend becomes strained, though they ultimately make amends. The therapy sessions were particularly well done and felt focused, helping to unpack Brian’s emotions and progress. We also learn that Jason wasn’t the saint everyone thought he was—he had an affair—but this fact is never really brought up in the group. The episode titles were all very fitting, matching the themes they addressed.
Personally, I feel like I was able to connect with this season even more than the earlier ones. It was a more reflective and realistic portrayal of moving on after loss, and I would definitely recommend this season for a feel-good, realistic watch.
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