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Season 3 – Transparent

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Mort has a secret that he really wants to tell his three adult children, who are so self-absorbed they don't see that something has changed for divorced, girlfriendless dad. Even when he invites them to dinner en masse to share his news, somehow, the conversation becomes about them. The secret unfolds, though, when he comes home and sees his married daughter getting intimate with her ex. Now, he knows her secret; she learns his; and the dysfunctional family finds one secret after another being exposed.
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Critics Consensus

Uniquely its own, and compelling and poignant as ever, Transparent continues to transcend the parameters of comedic and dramatic television with sustained excellence in its empathic portrayal of the Pfefferman family.

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Sadie Edwards Autostraddle 10/05/2021
Sometimes I feel like these stories are written for us, and the show the world who we really are. But other times I just feel like our pain is put on display as some sort of sideshow variety act for cis consumption. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 12/31/2016
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Transparent is never content to rest on its laurels, to bask in its many accolades. It's always interrogating and questioning itself. That might lead it down strange paths, but it always finds its way back in the end. Go to Full Review Amelia Ayrelan Iuvino Bitch Media 12/05/2016
This sense of empathy and expert characterization is why Transparent continues to be one of the essential shows of our time. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) 07/10/2018
Three seasons in and the series still maintains a superior level of quality unmatched by most current TV. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Rich Juzwiak Jezebel 06/14/2018
It's easy to become effusive over a show that's so ingenuously crafted with performances that started spot-on and have only nudged closer to absolute bulls-eye as they've become more lived in. Go to Full Review Joe Reid Decider 12/20/2017
... executive producer Jill Soloway pushes her characters the furthest out onto the limbs of the people they've decided to be, and the changes that happen are often thrilling. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jens B @Jens97 09/12/2024 Season 3 continues to develop the characters further, although I feel that Ali could have benefited from more cohesive storytelling in her regards. Acting is superb, writing strong, but somehow this season does not engage me as much as the first two did. See more 08/14/2019 Its the best season of this show See more 12/29/2017 Puntaje Original: 7.1 Con una gran dirección y un serio y complejo desarrollo en los personajes que convierten a esta temporada en uno de los mejores trabajos logrados de la serie. See more 02/07/2017 Increible como siguen desarrollando esta historia y manteniendo la combinacion perfecta entre comedia y drama. See more 09/24/2016 Not quite as sublime or striking as the previous two seasons (perhaps Jill Soloway put more creative stamina into her pilot for I Love Dick this year), but Transparent is still rather excellent. As topical as ever with its two principal themes (sexuality and Judaism), Transparent is once again able to reach out its commentary while supplying the good family drama. Some of the plot lines this year read a little fluffier than year's past, but the gentle filmmaking and evolving character largely subvert any cliches the show runs in danger of enclosing on. The best episodes this year are also the more innovative ones, including a prequel episode that gives a heartbreaking glimpse at Mort's childhood, and likely ranks as a series' best. Perhaps this season of Transparent deserves this reserved compliment: your weakest season is still better than the best of most shows'. See more Read all reviews
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Joey Soloway

Creator

Jeffrey Tambor

Maura Pfefferman

Gaby Hoffmann

Ali Pfefferman

Amy Landecker

Sarah Pfefferman

Jay Duplass

Josh Pfefferman

Kathryn Hahn

Raquel Fein

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Elizah While working at an LGBT suicide hotline, Maura receives a worrisome call from a young transgender woman, Elizah; Maura searches for Elizah. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 2016 When the Battle Is Over Maura feels the impact of her health scare; Sarah wants to be on the MidCity Temple board; Shelly and Buzzy plan a one-woman show. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 2016 To Sardines and Back As members of the Pfefferman family gather for Maura's birthday, relationships are tested; Sarah decides to confront Buzzy; Maura makes an announcement. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Just the Facts A trip to the plastic surgeon's office provides Maura with an exciting glimpse into the future; Josh visits Rita, who is unusually upbeat; Leslie and Ali face a struggle with intimacy; Sarah seeks a distraction from personal problems. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Oh Holy Night Sarah receives support from the Pfefferman family; Josh turns to Raquel after the death of a friend; Ali witnesses the pitfalls of Leslie's prejudices. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 23, 2016 The Open Road Undeniable chemistry emerges when Josh hits the road with an unexpected copilot; Shelly discovers Buzzy's outlandish spending; Ali has an experience at the dentist's office. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Life Sucks and Then You Die Josh has difficult news for Colton; Sarah oversteps with Raquel; big issues emerge between Maura and Vicki. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 23, 2016 If I Were a Bell In 1958, Maura's femininity causes a family conflict; in 1966, Shelly and Mort have a clandestine affair. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Off the Grid Josh makes a decision after reconnecting with Colton; Ali goes on a mission; Sarah has a hard time controlling her anger; Maura has an exciting night out. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 23, 2016 Exciting and New The Pfeffermans go on a cruise in hopes of escaping their problems; the Seder brings everyone together. Details

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Transparent — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Joey Soloway, Silas Howard, Stacie Passon, Shira Piven, So-yong Kim, Marta Cunningham, Andrea Arnold
Creator
Joey Soloway
Executive Producer
Joey Soloway
Screenwriter
Bridget Bedard, Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Faith Soloway, Our Lady J, Ethan Kuperberg, Ali Liebegott, Jessi Klein, Joey Soloway, Noah Harpster, Stephanie Kornick
Network
Prime Video
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2016