The Family Man Season 3 Review: An Engaging Watch That Doesn’t Always Land
The Family Man Season 3 is a gripping extension of the franchise that once again brings back the highly relatable yet fearless intelligence officer, Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee). Set a few years after the events of Season 2, the story opens with Srikant and Suchitra (Priyamani) having moved into a bigger house, though their marriage is on the verge of collapse. Despite his personal crisis, Srikant is pulled into a high-stakes mission in Nagaland where a peace agreement, Project Sahakar, is about to be signed. A sudden ambush kills key figures, and Srikant, though injured, survives – leading to suspicion even on him. Parallelly, Suchitra faces online backlash as her app gets banned following the government’s decision to restrict certain Chinese apps. What follows is a relentless chase as Srikant is forced to escape with his family while TASC and NIA try to hunt him down.
The story by Raj-DK, Tusshar Seyth and Suman Kumar is layered and much bigger in scale. The tension is palpable and the stakes are significantly higher this time. The screenplay offers a neat balance between action, drama and situational humour – a trademark of The Family Man brand. However, given the success of earlier seasons, some sequences feel slightly underwhelming. The writing falters occasionally in emotional depth, and a few tracks remain half-baked by the finale. Sumit Arora’s dialogues are a major highlight – sharp, witty, and responsible for most of the laughter in high-pressure situations.
Direction by Raj-DK, Tusshar Seyth and Suman Kumar is impeccable. They seamlessly blend humour with real-world issues like app bans, digital trolling and weaponized media debates. The Nagaland chase sequence and the farmhouse attack are exceptionally executed. The humour, although effective, doesn’t quite reach the cult level of Season 1 and 2. Chellam Sir’s track is surprisingly limited this time, which may disappoint fans.
Manoj Bajpayee, yet again, nails the act as Srikant – torn between duty and family, bringing charm and depth effortlessly. Priyamani delivers a strong performance with a fresh dynamic. Ashlesha Thakur and Vedant Sinha are impressive and get notable arcs. Jaideep Ahlawat stands out as the antagonist with strong screen presence. Nimrat Kaur is effective, though slightly restricted by her character development. Supporting cast including Sharib Hashmi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sunil Thapa and Dalip Tahil add value.
Technically, the series is superior. Sachin-Jigar’s original score sets the tone well. Ketan Sodha’s background music intensifies tension. Jay Charola’s cinematography is both rugged and visually appealing. Action scenes are slick and realistic. Editing by Sumeet Kotian keeps the pace sharp.
Overall, The Family Man Season 3 is an energetic and engaging watch with its blend of action, humour and political undercurrents. While it does not completely surpass the benchmark set by the previous seasons, it successfully entertains and ends on a compelling cliffhanger, ensuring strong anticipation for Season 4.
Final Verdict: A gripping, well-executed season powered by Manoj Bajpayee’s brilliance. Some writing flaws aside, it remains highly watchable.
Rating -⭐⭐⭐⭐✰ (3.5/5)
