Yellow jackets surprised viewers with a number of shocking plot twists ahead of the series’ third season.
The series has a dual timeline where viewers follow a high school football team in the past as they survive a plane crash in the desert before catching up with them as adults more than two decades later.
During the second season, which ended in May 2023, Lottie (Courtney Eaton) stepped down as leader of the previous group and handed over the role to Natalie (Sophie Thatcher). After the teenagers ate Javi (Luciano Leroux) as a group, they woke up to a fire started by Coach Ben (Stephen Kruger) this burned down their cabin.
Meanwhile, the present day timeline took a dark turn when Lottie (Simon Kessel) suggests that the group must choose a victim for the darkness. Lisa (Nicole Maines) stepped in trying to protect Lottie and as a result Misty (Christina Ricci) nearly poisoned her to death. But at the last minute, Natalie (Juliet Lewis) stepped in to protect Lisa and was actually the one who died.
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After the shock finale aired, Richie revealed that the cast remained largely in the dark the decision to kill old Natalie.
“I didn’t know until very shortly before we shot the episode. We all love Juliet. I love Juliet. We’ve all been through so much on the show and we’ve grown so close and fought and made up and loved each other — and we’re like sisters,” she recalled of Diversity. “I think we were all very upset and sad that Natalie was dying. And it was hard to shoot. It was very emotional. We shot a lot more than we ended up doing in the episode where I’m holding Juliet while she’s dying and stuff. Those were really difficult scenes and really upsetting. I met Juliet the next day at the airport and we both started crying again.
The actress hinted that Misty will struggle with how her decision led to Natalie’s death, adding: “It was a complete mistake. She made an impulsive choice – another characteristically immature, impulsive, selfish choice where she was going to kill the person who was going to hurt her friend. She doesn’t want her friends taken away, she wants to keep what she wants. It was a disastrous decision.”
Keep scrolling for everything you need to know about season 3 of the Yellow jackets:
Where does the story go?
In the current timeline, Natalie was killed by Misty via a phenobarbital injection meant for Lisa. The death seems to calm Lottie, who decides that the darkness is there with them and declares that she accepts Natalie as a sacrifice. Lottie also hinted at Van (Lauren Ambrose) that as a result, darkness will heal her cancer.
The past timeline focuses on the aftermath of Javi’s drowning and how the group prepared him as their next meal. Travis (Kevin Alves) gave his permission for the others to eat his brother by biting off a piece of Javi’s heart. Coach Ben was disgusted by the behavior which set off a chain of events where the band’s cabin was set on fire.
According to Lyle from an interview with Entertainment Weeklythere will be “a bit of a time jump in both timelines”.
“Something that’s always been important to us is that the timelines are really interconnected in terms of the characters and the totality of the characters and the consequences of what they’ve been through is not over in the past,” she added in November 2024. . “What we’re seeing is a continuation of some of the tensions and resentments that were building up in Season 2. And they really play a big part in how the girls continue to interact this season.”
Why is there no more bonus episode?
“The truth is, there is a bonus episode, but we might have to wait a little longer for that,” Lyle told EW before being asked how the show would handle the past timeline entering the cannibalism stage. “Definitely buckle down this season. The cannibal cat is out of the bag.
When will season 3 air?
Deadline reported in January 2024 that the writers’ room for season 3 reopened three months ago. As a result of delays from the Hollywood strikes, the third season of Showtime’s hit series won’t air until February 14, 2025. with a two-episode premiere.
Which cast members will return?
Melanie LynskeyRichie, Tawny CypressAmbrose, Kessel, Warren Cole and Sarah Desjardins they are expected to return for the current storyline. Sophie Nellis, Samantha Hanratty, Jasmine Savoy BrownThatcher, Ethan, Liv HewsonAlves and Kruger are also likely to return to the previous timeline.
Joel McHale joined the show as a guest star in August 2024. One month later, Hilary Swank has been announced as a cast member. She has guest star status but could be promoted to a recurring role in a potential fourth season.
Who has left the series?
After the Season 2 finale, Louis confirmed his departure from the show.
“Thrilled by the appreciation of my work on @yellowjackets,” she wrote via Instagram in May 2023. “I believe this team can literally do and write anything, the chemistry and exquisite talent of this phenomenal — ever-growing — cast is something I will always be in awe of.” You all have my heart. ❤️ Until we meet again.”
Lewis has yet to discuss whether there is any potential for her to return in flashbacks. However, Misty will continue to be affected by Natalie’s death.
“Misty is doing great,” Lyle said jokingly EW in November 2024 “Natalie’s death certainly affects Misty the most emotionally, but I think it resonates with all of them.”
Will Juliette Lewis appear on the show?
Despite her character’s on-screen death, Lewis said The Hollywood Reporter in January 2024 that she does not rule out a return through retrospection.
“I don’t know anything,” she shared at the time. “But I think it’s a good idea. We’ll see what happens.”
Why was the scheduled production postponed?
Production was initially pushed back to May 2023 due to the WGA strike. “Well we had exactly one day in the #YellowJackets S3 writers room. It’s been amazing, creatively invigorating, and so much fun, and I’m so excited to get back to it as soon as the #WGA gets a fair deal. #1u #unionstrong,” co-creator Ashley Lyle wrote via X (formerly Twitter) that month.
Actors joined the writers on the pickets two months later, and both strikes were resolved by the end of the year.
Lyle offered an update on how the writing process is going in December 2023. during a SAG-AFTRA panel, saying, “We’re deep into writing. Everyone came back so incredibly enthusiastic, eager and creatively invigorated. We’re having so much fun and we’re very excited about it.”
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What future awaits teenagers?
Lyle weighed in on the decision to burn down the girls’ cabin, adding to the panel, “We wanted to find a new way to test the team, and what better way than to take away their big web of shelter?”
How will Season 3 differ from past seasons?
“We’re in the middle of (writing) right now. I don’t want to give too much away. I’m always in trouble,” Lyle said The casing in March 2024 “I will say that we see Season 3 as a bit of a throwback to Season 1 in terms of atmosphere. All I will say is the girls have been there (in the woods) for a while and they are thriving.”
Any plans for more seasons?
While Season 2 was still airing, Lyle hinted that there was five season plan.
“We just want to tell the best story we can, and that means not rushing things and also not dragging things out. And we’re going to find the natural endpoint,” she said The Hollywood Reporter in March 2023 for her vision for Yellow jackets.
Who could be the pit girl?
There are five signs from the past timeline whose fate is not revealed: Coach Ben, Marie, Akila, Gen and Melissa. Based on the glimpse viewers got of the pit girl in the pilot while the rest of the group was chasing her, Marie is the most likely candidate.
What can fans expect from Season 3?
“I will say that Season 1 is chaotic and messed up, Season 2 is still cold and dark and it was winter, and then that was the meltdown,” Hanratty told Entertainment Tonight in January 2024. “You’re going to see these people melt and really see the sisterhood of these girls.”
Steven Kruger, who plays Coach Ben, hinted that the upcoming season will be the “wildest, bloodiest” yet.
Is there a trailer for season 3?
A trailer for Season 3 dropped in December 2024, revealing the appearance of an Oscar winner Hilary Swank. She appears with her hand bandaged and blood smeared on her face and neck.
