The Other Two is a show with an amusing enough premise: After their brother Chase (Case Walker) becomes a pop star sensation overnight, the “other two” siblings Brooke (Heléne Yorke) and Cary (Drew Tarver) decide to ride his wave of fame to become well-known in their own right. However, the show faced a conundrum at the end of its second season: how do you continue a show about two people who want to be successful once they actually are? Thankfully, this phenomenal show’s third season manages to tap into Brooke and Cary’s insecurities even after they’ve seemingly gotten everything they wanted. With its scarily accurate take on the entertainment industry, its excellent comedy, its incredible cast of characters, and most of all, its relentlessly authentic depiction of two oblivious, entitled, and lost 30-year-olds and the effects they have on their loved ones, The Other Two’s third season is the best one yet.

Few shows have been able to capture the modern-day entertainment industry and the social media environment that has resulted from it remotely as well as The Other Two has. This season, the show somehow steps up its satire, tackling 21st century staples like white woman guilt, the hypocrisy of influencer attempts to “make an impact”, the name-heavy audition process, and performative corporate allyship with ease. Somehow, this show is able to comment on all of these topics gracefully, conveying a clear understanding of what truly lies beneath each action. And even more shockingly, almost every joke made at their expense absolutely lands. Many satires can only have either pointed, in-depth commentary or solid comedy, but The Other Two consistently has both.

Speaking of which, The Other Two has stepped up its comedy this season to defend its title (appointed by yours truly) as the funniest show on TV. The jokes come at a mile a minute, and it is physically impossible to watch an episode of this show without cracking up several times. This season really leans into two ripe joke generators: the absurdity of the aforementioned 21st century staples and the delusional yet painfully in-character actions of our main cast. This season has some truly wild scenarios unfold, and they never really get stale since the writers know how to not milk a joke. Rather, the writers are able to take a concept to a “logical” extreme and pair it with gut-bustingly hilarious dialogue.

Of course, funny dialogue would collapse on its face if the characters delivering them were cardboard cutout caricatures. Luckily, The Other Two also has brilliant character writing that is truly on another level this season. Without getting into specifics, both Brooke and Cary’s arcs head to very uncomfortable places emotionally, and the show doesn’t shy away from their toxic traits this season. However, they are both still treated like genuine people by the writers, and as a result I as an audience member found myself connecting to their worst moments. In particular, Cary’s dynamic with Curtis (Brandon Scott Jones) had me examining my own personal relationships and the way I treat my friends. The supporting characters also really shine this season, with Pat (Molly Shannon) and Chase (Case Walker) being as delightful as ever, Lance (Josh Arroyo) getting some well-deserved moments to shine, and Curtis stealing every scene he’s in. Wanda Sykes as Shuli and Ken Marino as Streeter are also very clearly having a lot of fun with their roles. There are also a lot of guest stars that are just so perfect, but I’ve been asked to not reveal them by name. I will say, though, that the guest actor in Episode 5 had me laughing nonstop and was a clear highlight of the season. The Other Two’s third season puts a lot of care into its character writing to both fully realize most of them and to still derive a plethora of comedy from each one.

One final element I would like to highlight is this show’s direction, which has no right to be as astonishing as it is. Yes, the show absolutely nails its comedic direction, which ensures every joke is perfectly executed with the appropriate cuts, pans, and character reactions. However, it also features an abundance of creative, innovative sequences that are pulled off with ease practically every episode. There’s one episode that honestly felt like the director was just showing off… and I loved it every step of the way! The direction lends itself marvelously to the show’s over-the-top comedy, and I was consistently left in awe of how well-directed this show was every episode.

The Other Two has been the funniest show on TV for quite some time, in my humble opinion. There wasn’t really much its third season could do to make me fall in love with this series more, but somehow it improved on all of the show’s best qualities in almost every possible way. With this undeniable masterclass of a third season, The Other Two has solidified itself in my eyes as one of the absolute best shows still running. It’s a criminally underwatched series, but one I guarantee is worth your time. It’s truly something special in a way I tried to describe in this review. Alas, the magic of this show is hard to convey fully until you’ve actually seen it. So please, please watch this gem of a show. It’s something special.

10/10