You might feel deja vu from Paatal Lok, also a Prime Video series, after taking in the picturesque Northeast, but that feeling doesn’t stay for long. The Family Man 3, inarguably a technically superior chapter, but the weakest one, traverses the entire Northeast with Nagaland seeing the most action.
Unlike previous seasons, the new chapter revolves around the sociopolitical tension of Northeast India, where TASC rolls out Project Sahakar to unify various groups for peace. In the middle of this volatile mission, Srikant’s marriage continues to crumble. He’s torn between his duties as a spy and the emotional fallout at home.
One antagonist drives the season, Rukma, played chillingly by Jaideep Ahlawat. The hitman not only eliminates two high-profile targets but also kills Srikant’s longtime mentor and father figure, Gautam Kulkarni. The loss pushes Srikant to abandon protocol and pursue Rukma at any cost.
But the chase becomes even more complicated when Srikant is suspended and painted as a suspect himself. A mole inside the government leaks intel, and a parallel investigation headed by Yatish forces Srikant into a life on the run, even as he tries to rescue his family from danger.
In the middle of all this chaos comes a twist that proves not everyone is who they appear to be. Zoya initially acts against Srikant publicly, but behind the scenes, she teams up with JK and a hacker to save him. When Srikant’s wife and children fall into a trap disguised as police custody, Zoya leads the rescue, pulling the family out moments before disaster.
The personal storyline, too, ends unresolved. Just when viewers hoped Season 3 would finally address the much-speculated Lonavala incident between Suchi and Arvind, the show steers away. Also, how can we forget to mention the best cameo by Vijay Sethupathi. He played his Farzi series character in the show and we absolutely loved it.
For fans, The Family Man Season 3 is a must-watch that still offers solid action and gripping moments. It retains the heart and human element that makes Srikant Tiwari such a legendary character, even as the plot delves into a darker, more personal conflict. However, it’s not the series’ strongest outing. While the new villain and the Northeast setting are fresh, the plot occasionally loses steam and relies on a few too many familiar tropes.
The season excels when Srikant is pushed to his absolute emotional and professional limits, but the cliffhanger ending is likely to leave you both thrilled and frustrated. It feels less like a complete season and more like a high-stakes Part 1 to a larger arc.
⭐ Rating: 3/5 — Strong performances with cameo, solid writing, but slightly stretched pacing.
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