Loose Ends (season 3)

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Loose Ends (season 3)
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Starring Bentley DeLuca
Joseph Noelle
Billy Campbell
Jay Baruchel
Gabriel Young
No. of episodes 13
Release
Original channel FX
Original run September 24, 2015 (2015-09-24) – February 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)
Season chronology
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List of Loose Ends episodes

The third season of the American television drama series Loose Ends premiered on September 24, 2015, on FX, and concluded on February 11, 2016. Months prior to its premiere, FX announced the show would be upgrading from 10 to 13 episodes and aired in the Thursday 10:00 pm time slot, the same as the previous season. The series was created by Natalie Chandler, who served as executive producer alongside Mark Calhoun. Its main character is Eddie Chance, a hard-edged vigilante, who exacts revenge on those who cross him. While preferring to stay an outsider, troublesome situations lead him to several points of no return. The series is set in the fictional city of Kelso, Rhode Island. The season was produced by FX Productions, Blue Calhoun Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, in association with Nattiewood, Inc.

In its third season, the series received numerous accolades. The cast was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television at the MovieNation Awards. For his performance, Joseph Noelle won the MovieNation Award for Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television. Bentley DeLuca and Gabriel Young also received some recognition, earning MovieNation Award nominations for their portrayals of Eddie Chance and Paul Knox, respectively.

Plot

Even with his most challenging nemesis presumed dead, Eddie clings on to the secret that a bleeding Paul whispered in his ear and how it changes everything he's ever known about his dysfunctional life. Ignoring his best friend Fitz and his estranged brother Barry, Eddie holes himself up in an abandoned underground shelter, which is not quite what it appears to be. Meanwhile, it is revealed that Eddie and Barry have a maternal half brother and sister, twins Jason (Sam Berton) and Riley Webber (Isabel Lucas), who become deranged after learning of Carol's murder. By the aid of their father, Frank (Kenny Johnson), they seek to avenge their mother's death by infiltrating the lives of their older siblings, both of whom they hold responsible for the tragic loss.

Cast and characters

Main cast

Recurring cast

  • Camille Winbush as Gina
  • Olivia Cooke as Darcy Bingham
  • Sam Berton as Jason Webber
  • Isabel Lucas as Riley Webber
  • Kenny Johnson as Frank Webber

Guest cast

  • Craig Horner as Phillip
  • Andrew Howard as Luther Bingham
  • Connie Britton (in flashbacks) as Belinda Knox
  • Dylan McDermott (in flashbacks) as Alec Knox
  • Evan Peters (in flashbacks) as Sidney Knox
  • Taissa Farmiga (in flashbacks) as May Knox
  • Dania Ramirez (in flashbacks) as Elena

Episodes

No. in
series
No. in
season
Title Directed by Written by Original air date U.S. viewers
(millions)
211 "What I Know" Mark CalhounNatalie ChandlerSeptember 24, 2015 (2015-09-24)5.35
Eddie unravels. Barry and Darcy go on a date. Montgomery explores Clay's murder and Paul's disappearance. 
222 "Shadows in the Glass" Mark CalhounChip KoenigOctober 1, 2015 (2015-10-01)4.81
Fitz tracks down Eddie. Paul attempts to escape from captivity. Barry is rattled by a home invasion. 
233 "Truth Asunder" Mark CalhounCaroline PaizOctober 8, 2015 (2015-10-08)4.62
Barry discovers Paul is alive. Montgomery interrogates Eddie. Fitz offers to help a stranger. 
244 "Do Not Go Gentle" Mark CalhounZoanne WildingOctober 15, 2015 (2015-10-15)4.73
Fitz foils Eddie's disturbing plans. Barry gets rid of evidence. Paul's health declines. 
255 "Coming Clean" Mark CalhounNatalie ChandlerOctober 22, 2015 (2015-10-22)4.33
Eddie recalls his childhood. Montgomery explains his version of the truth. Darcy asks Barry for help. 
266 "Walking Tall" Mark CalhounHowie ByrneOctober 29, 2015 (2015-10-29)4.16
Paul proposes a deal to Eddie. Fitz throws a Halloween party. Barry is intrigued by Montgomery. 
277 "Knox" Mark CalhounNatalie ChandlerNovember 5, 2015 (2015-11-05)5.27
Paul looks back on his past and the family he left behind. Barry confronts Eddie over Montgomery. 
288 "Best Served Cold" Mark CalhounKrista DavidsonNovember 12, 2015 (2015-11-12)5.14
Jason (Sam Berton) and Riley (Isabel Lucas) vow to avenge Carol's murder. Montgomery weighs his options. Darcy learns the truth. 
299 "Unmasked" Mark CalhounNatalie Chandler & Phil WellingtonJanuary 14, 2016 (2016-01-14)4.70
Darcy’s killer is revealed and one mega bombshell changes everything. Tensions between Eddie and Barry escalate. Paul plots revenge. 
3010 "The Ones We Leave Behind" Mark CalhounPeter D. StanzlerJanuary 21, 2016 (2016-01-21)4.41
Barry mourns Darcy's death and turns to an unlikely source for advice. Eddie is propositioned. 
3111 "Down the Rabbit Hole Part 1" Bentley DeLucaChip KoenigJanuary 28, 2016 (2016-01-28)4.92
Fitz tries to distract Montgomery. Eddie is lured into Paul's trap. Barry hunts down the twins. 
3212 "Down the Rabbit Hole Part 2" Bentley DeLucaNatalie ChandlerFebruary 4, 2016 (2016-02-04)5.56
Montgomery's secret is town gossip. Eddie and Barry are tortured by the Webbers for answers. 
3313 "Nothing Left to Chance" Mark CalhounNatalie ChandlerFebruary 11, 2016 (2016-02-11)5.97
The Chance brothers fight for their lives as old wounds resurface. Paul makes a shocking choice. 

Production

Development

The series was renewed for a third season on October 6, 2014, just two episodes into season two, making it the fastest series renewal in FX history. It was also announced that the third season would upgrade from 10 to 13 episodes. Production on the third season began in May 2015. The table read for the premiere happened on May 11, 2015, with filming starting four days later. Along with other FX dramas, this season was split into two runs of uninterrupted episodes, the first consisting of eight episodes commencing on September 24, 2015. The second run, consisting of five uninterrupted episodes, commencing on January 14, 2016.

Filming

On-location filming usually takes place in locations within Vancouver, British Columbia, including Buntzen Lake, Cleveland Dam, Heritage Park, The Bridge Studios, Sutherland Secondary School and Vancouver City Hall. Because most episodes take place in rural Rhode Island, filming often takes place at an old military base. Having been shut down for years, the buildings have been removed, leaving just roads on which sets are erected, such as for crossroads scenes. Other locations used on the show are often reused two or three times, with the art department making variations to conceal this.

Casting

On August 11, 2015, it was announced that Sam Berton and Isabel Lucas would recur in the third season as twins Jason and Riley, the maternal half siblings of Eddie and Barry Chance. Kenny Johnson was cast as the twins' father Frank, a troubled military veteran with severe PTSD. Following Paul Knox's wounded state in the season two finale, it remained to be seen whether or not Gabriel Young would have an active role in season three. The network confirmed Young's return as Paul in September 2015, with a "dead or alive" campaign that teased the character's ultimate fate.

Reception

Critical reception

The third season received positive reviews. Rotten Tomatoes gave the third season a rating of 90% based on 48 reviews with an average score of 7.9 out of 10. Metacritic scored the show an 80 out of 100 based on 35 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". TV Guide critic Matt Roush praised the show, particularly the acting of DeLuca, stating: "The show is grounded in DeLuca's high-impact performance, the work of a confident and strong leading man who's always good company." Chicago Tribune critic Maureen Ryan also praised the series, writing: "The shaggily delightful dialogue, the deft pacing, the authentic sense of place, the rock-solid supporting cast and the feeling that you are in the hands of writers, actors and directors who really know what they're doing — all of these are worthy reasons to watch Loose Ends." Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times did not approve of its portrayal of Frank Webber, expressing concern for how viewers are expected to equate PTSD with the crime and violence used to advance the story in Loose Ends and other like-minded shows. The Orlando Sentinel questioned its survivability: "Credibility starts to fray when our heroes, or anti-heroes, keep needing miraculous last-second evasions and escapes."

Ratings

The third season averaged 4.92 million viewers and a 1.87 rating in the 18–49 demographic.

Accolades

The third season of the show was awarded Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television at the MovieNation Awards in 2016.

Year Association Category Nominee Result
2016 MovieNation Awards Outstanding Leading Performance in Television Bentley DeLuca Nominated
Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television Joseph Noelle Won
Outstanding Supporting or Guest Performance in Television Gabriel Young Nominated
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in Television Won
Outstanding Television Movie, Show or Miniseries Nominated

Home media release

The third season was released on DVD and Blu-ray. Netflix currently streams season three in many countries. The show is available via traditional by-episode purchase by most online video retailers, including iTunes.

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The Complete Third Season
Set Details Special Features
  • DVD, Blu-ray
  • 13 Episodes
  • English, French and Spanish subtitles
  • The Loose Ends of Season 3 (Behind the Scenes)
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Bloopers
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
June 7, 2016 July 16, 2016 August 11, 2016