Overview

• Recent episodes introduce significant personal challenges for the core characters, prompting divided reactions from longtime viewers.
• Eagle-eyed fans have highlighted a continuity error involving a supporting character’s family history, sparking scrutiny online.
• The season three premiere drew 429,000 households in live-plus-three viewing, marking a 7 percent drop from its predecessor.
• Showrunner Michael Patrick King has defended the season’s blend of levity and emotional depth despite growing criticism.
• Cast members have reassured audiences that central relationships will endure these midseason crises without permanent exits.