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Season 3 – Under the Dome

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Based on the best-selling Stephen King novel of the same name, "Under the Dome" follows the residents of Chester's Mill, Maine, as they find their small town suddenly cut off from the rest of the world by a transparent dome. While some people start to panic, a small group of citizens -- led by Army veteran Dale Barbara -- tries to maintain some semblance of peace and order, while also attempting to learn the truth about the mysterious barrier, the purpose behind it -- and, most importantly, how to escape it.

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Under the Dome — Season 3

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Under the Dome's third season introduces some new science fiction elements to kickstart interest in this petri dish of civilization, but the series' gonzo narrative otherwise runs out of fresh directions to go.

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Brian Lowry Variety Under the Dome limped toward the finish, all right. But it's because the show shot itself in the foot. Nov 14, 2017 Full Review Liz Shannon Miller IndieWire The most relatable aspects of Under the Dome focus on the question of sustainability. Rated: B- Jul 2, 2015 Full Review Scott Von Doviak AV Club This is all derivative, of course, cribbing from The Matrix and (as always) Lost, but this show is always more fun when it leans into its sci-fi elements. Rated: B Jun 26, 2015 Full Review Frances Roberts Den of Geek We're left with the show revived once again, an Under The Dome redux, as this week's episode title puts it. And damn it if it hasn't succeeding in sparking my interest yet again. Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Pattie Pegler The Post NZ There's a difference between a storyline and just writing a load of nonsense. Vote with your remote. Apr 26, 2017 Full Review Kevin Yeoman Screen Rant If there was a destination or a point in mind, it's well past the point of mattering now. Jul 8, 2015 Full Review Read all reviews

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The Brown D Well, I have been watching season 1 and 2, and thought they are alright...but season 3 the last 5-6 parts, are soooo boring, so american love cliché, Red is of course getting her Barbie back and the fight up to it, sooooo looonnng... 🙄🥱. And a kiss solved everything...🤣 American happy endings are sooo crappy. Junior also goes back, because Christine doesn't respect him either.. after all. We need less americans movies on this earth.. less happy ending, because that doesn't reflect real life. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review SkyRo P After watching the first two seasons of Under the Dome, I was thrilled to dive into the third and final season, eager to continue the captivating journey I had become so invested in. However, it quickly became clear why this season would be the last. The show continues to follow the familiar cast as they navigate the bizarre circumstances enveloping their town. Initially, we were intrigued by the mysterious phenomenon, but instead of preserving the enigma surrounding the characters, the narrative took a turn towards a convoluted plot involving an alien possessing a woman, which ultimately led to the characters hibernating in a fabricated world within a cocoon. This shift is likely a key reason for the show's cancellation. While I didn’t outright dislike the third season, it didn’t ignite the same passion in me as the first two had. I felt a sense of closure, as though the story had run its course. As a dedicated fan, I was relieved when the series wrapped up after the third season. It struggled to maintain the momentum built by its predecessors and left me feeling unsatisfied rather than eager for more. I had hoped to witness significant character development, but the resolution was less than fulfilling. The storytelling, once so compelling, seemed to wane, losing touch with Stephen King’s original vision for the characters and their arcs. It became evident that the series needed to reassess its direction. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 11/29/24 Full Review Ron H Overall the series was slow but by mid season 3 it was horrible. Big Jim is walking around drinking and taking swigs from a liquor bottle that obviously has the cap still on it. I skipped the last few episodes and just went to the conclusion at this point. DONT WASTE YOUR TIME! It was actually depressing to get sucked into this show. I think both Steven Spielberg and Steven King should either buy this series and burn the masters or sue for damages. It was the most horrible train wreck I've ever watched and was only suckered into it by their names. Maybe I can sue them for pain and suffering for enduring it as long as I did. Not just bad, very bad. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/20/23 Full Review RC B Way to butcher an amazing book! There is nothing left from the original story in this series, other than the first few episodes of the first season. Bad acting, cheesy cliche lines and no story. This is a daytime or budget soap. Those poor actors, O bet no one is going to get any good offers after this disaster. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/30/23 Full Review steve d Gone are most of the interesting charecters as the show closes with a confused wimpier. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I would have liked better wrapping up of the story. If there needing to be another season too bad Netflix didn't grab it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jun 25, 2015 Move On As information about the dome is revealed, residents of the town aren't sure where to place their trust; new threats emerge and surprising alliances form. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 25, 2015 But I'm Not As information about the dome is revealed, residents of the town aren't sure where to place their trust; new threats emerge and surprising alliances form. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 2, 2015 Redux Chester's Mill residents try to move on after their mysterious experience in the tunnels; Big Jim thinks two new residents, Christine and Eva, are keeping secrets about the dome. Details Episode 4 Aired Jul 9, 2015 The Kinship Christine tries to remind the people of Chester's Mill of their experience in the tunnels; Big Jim and Julia make discoveries that lead to a new threat. Details Episode 5 Aired Jul 16, 2015 Alaska When Big Jim and Julia team up to find proof to discredit Christine, they learn something new about the dome; Christine puts a deadly plan into action. Details Episode 6 Aired Jul 23, 2015 Caged Big Jim is captured and forced to manipulate Christine; Norrie and Joe get into trouble after questioning the town's new rules. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 30, 2015 Ejecta A catastrophic meteor shower rocks the world outside the dome; Joe must accept help from the man who killed his sister. Details Episode 8 Aired Aug 6, 2015 Breaking Point A resistance forms against Christine, who is organizing an excavation project in the caves; Hunter tries to contact the outside world. Details Episode 9 Aired Aug 13, 2015 Plan B Julia and Big Jim come up with a life-or-death plan involving Eva and Barbie intended to end Christine's control over Chester's Mill; Norrie and Joe try to understand the dome's agenda; more information about Aktaion is uncovered. Details Episode 10 Aired Aug 20, 2015 Legacy An unlikely alliance is formed; Hunter receives files that reveal disturbing details about the infected townspeople. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 27, 2015 Love Is a Battlefield Barbie risks everything as he attempts to free Eva; Hektor asks Big Jim and Julia to test a potential cure for the infected townspeople; Christine shares shocking information with Joe. Details Episode 12 Aired Sep 3, 2015 Incandescence As the dome's calcification accelerates, the townspeople have 24 hours left before they will suffocate; Julia and Barbie race to save Barbie's child; Hektor is adamant that the infected townspeople should never escape from the dome. Details Episode 13 Aired Sep 10, 2015 The Enemy Within As the dome comes down, a final attempt is made to keep infected townspeople from impacting the outside world. Details
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Season Info

Director
David Barrett, Peter Leto, Ed Ornelas, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Peter Weller
Executive Producer
Neal Baer, Stephen King, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Stacey Snider, Brian K. Vaughan
Screenwriter
Tim Schlattmann, Andres Fischer-Centeno, Cathryn Humphris, Alex McNally, Peter Calloway, Bronwyn Garrity, Adam Stein, Sharla Oliver
Network
CBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 25, 2015