Netflix’s The Kominsky Method Season Three Early Review

The final season of The Kominsky Method is full of everything that had made the series so watchable; humour, crazy and unstable and hilarious family relationships, and a subtle yet serious side that catches viewers off-guard. Michael Douglas’s performance as Sandy Kominsky is great, mirrored only by the equally talented support cast. This season we are treated to watching Morgan Freeman strut his stuff in an acting sequence with Sandy that floors Sandy’s class of eager acting students. It’s interesting to watch an actor of Douglas’ calibre bring this character to life with ease and finesse. It’s impossible to think of anyone else that could do this role justice. But unlike his character, he is still considered one of the best in the business (of acting) and won’t be turned away or overlooked for roles any time soon. It’s Sandy’s vulnerability as an actor that opens him up to being such a fun character to watch despite his efforts to seem more “untouchable”.

In this season, two monumental events impact Sandy’s life; the long road to recovery after his best friend’s passing and the appearance of his ex-wife Roz (Kathleen Turner). Their back and forth banter is hilarious while their on-screen chemistry is charming. Meanwhile, it’s also an interesting experience to watch an actor that has had a successful career in real life portraying an actor that thinks he’s all washed-out and done for. Sandy would be the first person to admit that “those who can’t do, teach”, but that isn’t entirely the case. About halfway through the season, something huge (separate from the events mentioned above) fundamentally impacts Sandy’s life. This change paves the way for the remainder of the season, solidifying Sandy’s relationships in various ways.

It was a huge blast to see Paul Reiser active in a relatively important role in the series as Martin and Morgan Freeman’s appearance is also perfectly timed as it gives Sandy a shot at showing just what he’s made of as an actor. It was also quite obvious (and smart) that a few scenes involving Sandy’s acting class is a small dig at the facade that makes up the Hollywood life of an aspiring actor. It’s a little bit of “dog eat dog” going on and Sandy does his best to weed out this mentality from his acting class. This was an important milestone for Sandy, showing just how grounded he has become after years of dealing with actors, acting and the people in Hollywood in general. Underneath that “easy-going” exterior, Sandy is every bit the caring and supportive teacher, parent and ex-husband.

In the end, even those who aren’t a fan of “dramedies” should consider watching The Kominsky Method. The final season is sure to blow some fans away. The subtle humor mixed in masterfully with some pretty important life lessons is the foundation of what makes the series so likeable, even if you’re not a fan.

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