The Upshaws Season 3 Review
The third installment of The Upshaws resurrected the iconic mainstream household and their working-class theater that had garnered quite a loyal following over the previous three years. The sitcom, which debuted in 2021, is among the few sitcoms that managed to retain its usual formulaic sitcom beats, resulting in a decent following overall.
Overall, the third season is a huge improvement in terms of humor, format and issues raised. The third segment of the show mainly focuses on the psychological depth of the characters and it is intelligently sympathetic. While addressing some important issues in their daily lives, it adds depth and dimension and often adds shocks to interesting aspects.
The previous two seasons of the series were typically character driven, but suffered from too many sitcom clichés. As the show entered its third season, many of those jokes disappeared and were replaced by a more laid-back, character-driven comedy series. The writers of The Upshaws now have a solid understanding of the characters and their backgrounds, and it really shows.
This season presents two perspectives and does justice to both. It seems that Benny and Regina have their feelings hurt, and they both have good reasons to feel the way they do. Benny is portrayed as someone who is unfamiliar with mental health issues and wants to fix whatever is bothering Regina, while Regina is extremely sad and unable to express her feelings.
The Bernard and Hector situation is definitely the most interesting story arc. Hector seems unreasonable, and when Bernard gets in trouble about some things, Hector just leaves him and flirts with another man in front of him. Unfortunately, the show backs it up by showing that Bernard is wrong here, which is pretty disappointing considering how balanced the show is in presenting points of view in general.
Despite this, the show maintains its usual tone of being a pleasant mix of comedy and drama. The bickering between Bennie and Lucretia has always been fun, and they’re doing a great job this season as well.
Also, this season shows a quirky side of Sheila, which is quite refreshing. Sheila has previously been shown as a mute character, but this season reinforces that she also has depth. Sheila is both professional and emotionally intelligent. it’s not hard to say that Sheila’s incredible performance steals the show here!
We also get a look at Regina’s character, who has a lot of depth despite the show being a sitcom. We see her as a morally gray character, and this season in particular highlights her flaws, such as her tendency to vent her frustrations, her attraction to another man.
Overall
If we compare this season with the previous ones, there is a dramatic improvement. The plot, characters, and humor seem more nuanced, making this a truly enjoyable watch. The unusual sides of the characters are shown, which is quite impressive. The actors stand out in their roles and definitely take the season and the show to new heights.