Netflix’s workplace comedy Unstable recently released its second season, and fans are already clamoring for more. There’s no denying that the series is a top-rated, unorthodox series on the platform, as it has been praised highly by the audience and critics. That’s why fans wonder if the streaming platform will return with Unstable Season 3. But is the third season on the cards? Well, the second season cliffhanger ending has left the door open for the next run. Guess what? The series protagonist has also teased about season 3.
That’s right! Rob Lowe, who plays Ellis Dragon, has recently shared a much-needed update about Unstable Season 3. This suggests that the streamer will soon make a return with another season. However, Rob shared that something more dramatic will happen in the third run. Let’s see how things will be played off.
Created by father and son duo Rob Lowe, John Owen Lowe, and Victor Fresco, the series focuses on a father-son comedy. After Jackson’s mother died, he decided to start working for his narcissistic-adjacent father, Ellis, whose life began to spiral after losing his wife. In order to protect his father and his empire, Jackson decides to support him. However, things turn dramatic as Ellis decides in the second season that he wants to run for the presidential election. Will things turn more dramatic? Let’s see!
Is Unstable Season 3 Renewed?
Unstable is undoubtedly the most talked-about series, as exploring Ellis’s narcissistic behavior has remained the audience’s favorite part. But with season 2 of Unstable airing on August 1, 2024, fans wonder whether Netflix will return with another season. However, the streaming platform hasn’t yet renewed the series for another season. The show has just returned with its sophomore run, and it’s quite early to renew it for the next season. Typically, the streaming platform takes a few months to announce renewal.
However, the streamer hasn’t yet canceled Unstable, so there’s a chance for another season. That’s because the first season was well-received. Just like that, the second season also performed moderately well on the platform. It gained 6.7 stars out of 10 on IMDb. However, Netflix has remained tight-lipped about its viewership stats. Thus, it remains unclear how well the show performed on the streaming platform.
But we do know the series’ performance on the Global Top Ten. The first season performed well on the list, securing a place in the top ten for a week in 14 countries. However, the second season failed to match the same performance level. Season 2 of Unstable reached only two countries and remained in the top ten for just one week after its debut. This can gravely affect the series’ fate since Netflix renews the series based on its performance and viewership graph.
Rob Hints At Potential Unstable Season 3
While Netflix has yet to renew the show for another season, the series protagonist, Rob Owen, shared that he already has plans for Unstable Season 3. During an interview with Variety, Rob, who plays Ellis, shared that the next season will focus on political themes—the second season ended with Ellis planning to run for the US presidency. So, this will play a huge part in Unstable Season 3. Ellis’s actor also puts weight on the same.
In the interview, he said that the show will focus on his stubbornness, which forces Jackson to be a hypothetical “First Boy” to debate against his opponent’s child. He said the third season will show that Ellis doesn’t care much about the actual debate that he will have with the opponent. That’s because of his ego, and he will be more determined and focused on the potential “First Boy” debate against his opponent’s child.
So, the third season will shift the narrative to Jackson and Ellis, focusing on the debate. In addition, Ellis’ actor has already mapped the entire Unstable Season 3. In the same interview, Rob shared that he has planned how things will move in the third season, and he is confident enough that the show will undoubtedly return with another season. Although the production committee hasn’t shared more about the show’s future, Rob is confident enough to return with the third season.
Is Netflix Planning To Return?
Rob Lowe is determined to return with Unstable Season 3. He has already planned how things will move in the third season. But will Netflix return with season 3? It’s difficult to guess. That’s because the second season’s renewal faced delay because of the Hollywood strikes in 2023. The streaming platform renewed the series after eight months in November, while the first season aired in March 2023. While the Hollywood strikes are over now, it remains unclear when the streaming platform will return with a renewal decision.
This is because Unstable didn’t perform well on the streaming platform. While the first season was a mega-hit, the second season saw ratings drop. The first season secured 68% on Rotten Tomatoes, but it wasn’t the same for the second season. Unstable Season 2 secured only 48% on the platform. Many also believed the quality of the series had somehow deteriorated due to unknown reasons. Considering everything, it seems like Unstable will face a dark fate.
When Will Unstable Season 3 Enter Production?
As of now, the show has yet to be renewed. Netflix renewed the second season quite early compared to the second season. However, Season 2 filming was shut down due to the writers’ strike on May 4, 2023. In addition, the series faced several setbacks following the Hollywood strikes. However, the showrunner confirmed on November 16, 2023, that the series had returned to filming. Fortunately, it took only four months to wrap up filming. The cast and creators called “It’s a Wrap” in early February 2024.
While the second season only took four months to complete, the series’ fate remains up in the air. Netflix hasn’t yet renewed the show for the next season. Considering its poor reception, it feels like the streaming giant won’t return to explore the father-son dynamics. However, if the show gets renewed this year, just like the previous season, Season 3 will take four months to wrap up filming. We will update you, although nothing is officially known about the show’s fate.
Unstable Season 3 Cast Details
Since the series is centered on the father-son dynamic, it will likely return with a father-son duo. That means Rob and John Owen Lowe will return to reprise their respective roles, Ellis and Jackson. The third season will see their relationship getting stronger than ever. The second season witnessed their relationship blossoming beyond the series’ original theme. So, it seems like Unstable Season 3 will see another phase in Ellis and Jackson’s relationship.
If the third season is renewed, it will also see the return of Aaron Branch as Malcolm and Sian Clifford as Anna. They remained integral parts of both seasons 1 and 2. The other cast members include Lamorne Morris as Peter, Fred Armisen as Leslie, and Iris Apatow as Georgia. In addition, both the seasons have seen the addition of new characters.
So, we believe Unstable Season 3 will see some new cast additions. The show has yet to reveal who will play the other candidates in the US presidential election. Besides this, the entire new storyline suggests that more new faces will join the show.
What To Expect In Unstable Season 3?
After successfully dodging legal ramifications for his actions in the first season, Ellis returned to manipulate Jackson. However, the latter was caught up between Georgia and Peter. He was impressed with Peter’s genuine ambition and decided to follow in his footsteps. Jackson planned to leave his father and the life he had forced on Jackson behind. While the latter planned his way out of Ellis’s life, the latter had other plans.
The second season ended with Ellis deciding to run for the United States Presidency. This forced Jackson to support his father, as Ellis emotionally challenged him. Rob has also shared the same thing. He told Variety that Ellis’s ego and desire to control Jackson’s life would bring new dynamics to the father-son relationship. He would force Jackson to work on his campaign.
Rob shared that Unstable Season 3 will focus on the “First Boy” debate. He believes having children of political candidates debate can give a better idea about the candidates. He thinks this will play a pivotal part in the third season. John Owen also told TVLine that anything is possible in the third season. Ellis can run for the presidency, and it will be a funny premise to explore, said John.
Now, in a more powerful position, Ellis will force Jackson to follow in his father’s footsteps. This will create more challenges for Jackson because the latter will become what his father wants from him, undoubtedly creating more challenges.
Unstable Season 3 Release Date
Netflix has yet to renew the show for the third season. Thus, it’s quite too early to guess when the series will return. Since the streaming platform takes some time to make its decision and the production also takes six to seven months to wrap everything up, it doesn’t seem like the show will return this year. Thus, the Unstable Season 3 release date might fall in 2025. However, it’s a tentative date. We will update you shortly after receiving an official announcement. This is all for now. Stay with TechRadar247 for more such updates.