The Family Man 3 Review: Manoj Bajpayee and Jaideep Ahlawat Stand Strong, But the Series Falters at Times

The Family Man 3 Review: The new season crowds the field with powerful antagonists and just one Srikant Tiwari, who himself is on the run. This time, the fight reaches his doorstep, pulling his family into the line of fire.

The Family Man 3 Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Jaideep Ahlawat, Nimrat Kaur, Priyamani, Sharib Hashmi, Dalip Tahil, Dhanwanthary

The Family Man 3 Creators: Raj & DK

No. of Episodes: 7

Streaming On: Prime Video

The Family Man 3 Review: Discussion

The tension in The Family Man 3 is palpable from the very first episode. Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee) loses someone deeply meaningful to him, turning his mission into something intensely personal. As he chases the truth, he slips into a trap, and suddenly he is the one being accused of many things. With Jaideep Ahlawat’s Rukma revealed as the real villain and Nimrat Kaur stirring trouble as Meera, Srikant’s challenges aren’t just professional; his whole family becomes collateral damage as they’re forced into hiding.

This time, Raj and DK have ambitiously widened the scope of the story. The series leaves the urban chaos behind and moves into the political and cultural landscape of India’s Northeast. The geopolitical stakes feel bigger, the mission more complex, and the tone is noticeably darker. There are flashes of humour, (thankfully), but terror dominates most scenes. The first few episodes gradually draw you in, but by episode three, the tension escalates, and by episode five, I was completely captivated. But I could feel things sinking a little around episode six, and by the finale, the conclusion feels sudden, like the show pulls the brakes hard without laying everything out.

One thing that I found both a strength and a weakness is how dialogue-heavy the writing is. There are moments where the conversations feel like they’re stalling the plot: too much talking and too many political conversations that don’t always succeed in keeping you hooked. It makes you impatient for action. The cat-and-mouse game between Srikant and his enemies isn’t new, but here, everyone’s chasing someone. That would be exciting, and often is, but the pace doesn’t always support such a lengthy, ambitious story, and you start predicting what’s going to happen next.

 

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By the end, it’s clear the story isn’t just another “save-the-nation” mission: Srikant’s and other people’s missions are deeply personal. But while many threads are pulled, not all are tied up. The show left me with numerous unresolved questions, and the cliffhanger felt rushed, as if Prime Video was preparing for a new season. I am used to Netflix pulling off such cliffhangers!

The Family Man 3 Review: Performances

On the performance front, Manoj Bajpayee continues to anchor the show brilliantly. He brings a weary resilience to Srikant, a man stretched thin but still fighting. Jaideep Ahlawat, as Rukma, is impressive. He doesn’t just match Srikant; he genuinely disturbs him. There’s menace, but also unexpected layers. Nimrat Kaur as Meera brings her own brand of evilness with sophistication. As for the rest of the cast: Sharib Hashmi (JK), Priyamani, and Shreya Dhanwanthry, they do solid work, balancing the tension with warmth, humour, and emotions when needed.

The Family Man 3 Review: Final Thoughts

The Family Man 3 is not perfect, as the pacing wobbles, and the conclusion feels half-served. But it’s still an engaging ride. Despite the unevenness, the performances and the personal stakes kept me invested. The conclusion could’ve been laid out better.