Under The Dome Season 3 Release Date, Recap, Cast, Ratings, Spoilers, Expectations, Plot & Where To Watch
Under The Dome Season 3 Release Date:- Under The Dome, the sci-fi mystery drama based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, has come to an end after three seasons. The show, which premiered on CBS in 2013, followed the residents of Chester’s Mill, a small town that was suddenly cut off from the rest of the world by a giant, invisible dome. The dome had mysterious powers and a sinister agenda, and the people trapped inside had to deal with dwindling resources, rising tensions, and a series of bizarre events.
The third and final season of Under The Dome aired from June 25 to September 10, 2015, and wrapped up the story of the dome and its origin. If you are a fan of the show, or if you are curious about what happened under the dome, here is everything you need to know about season 3.
Under The Dome Season 3 Release Date
The third season of Under The Dome consisted of 13 episodes, each lasting about 40 minutes. The season premiered on June 25, 2015, with a two-hour special that featured the first two episodes, “Move On” and “But I’m Not”. The season finale, titled “The Enemy Within”, aired on September 10, 2015.
The show was broadcast on CBS on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET, which means that viewers in different time zones had to adjust their schedules accordingly. For example, viewers in the Pacific Time Zone had to watch the show at 7 p.m., while viewers in the Central Time Zone had to watch it at 9 p.m.
The countdown to the season premiere and finale was eagerly anticipated by the fans, who used social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to share their excitement and predictions. The official Twitter account of the show, @UnderTheDomeCBS, also posted regular updates and teasers to keep the fans engaged and hyped.
What are the spoilers and storylines of Under The Dome?
The third season of Under The Dome continued the story of the dome and its mysterious origin, as well as the fate of the characters trapped inside. The season introduced a new element: the Kinship, an alien race that was behind the creation of the dome and had a sinister plan for the Earth.
The season began with the residents of Chester’s Mill discovering a way out of the dome through a tunnel. However, they soon realized that they were not actually free, but trapped in cocoons that simulated a year of their lives outside the dome. The cocoons were controlled by the Kinship, who wanted to use the humans as hosts for their invasion. The Kinship had a leader, Christine Price, who posed as a therapist and manipulated the townspeople to join her cause. Only a few people, such as Julia Shumway, Dale “Barbie” Barbara, and James “Big Jim” Rennie, managed to escape the cocoons and resist the Kinship’s influence.
The season followed the conflict between the Kinship and the Resistance, as they fought for control of the dome and its power source, the egg. The Kinship wanted to use the egg to hatch more of their kind and spread across the world, while the Resistance wanted to destroy the egg and the dome. Along the way, the season revealed more secrets and mysteries about the dome, such as its connection to the ancient civilization of Zenith, the existence of a second egg, and the role of Melanie Cross, Barbie’s ex-girlfriend who was resurrected by the dome.
Ending Explanation of Third Season of Under The Dome
The season ended with a climactic showdown between the Kinship and the Resistance, as the dome began to calcify and suffocate everyone inside. The Resistance managed to destroy the egg and the dome, but not before Christine activated a signal that alerted the rest of the Kinship across the galaxy. The final scene showed Barbie and Julia, who had reunited and were expecting a baby, being approached by a military officer who revealed that he was part of a secret organization called Aktaion, which had been studying the dome and the Kinship. The officer told them that they had to come with him, as there were more domes appearing around the world.
The ending of the season, and the series, left some questions unanswered, such as the origin and motive of the Kinship, the fate of the other domes, and the role of Aktaion. The showrunners, Neal Baer and Tim Schlattmann, said that they had planned for a fourth season that would explore these issues, but they also felt satisfied with the ending they had. They said that they wanted to leave some room for interpretation and imagination, and that they hoped that the fans would enjoy the journey they had taken with the show.
Ratings and Reception
The ratings of the season reflected the mixed reception that the show received. The season premiere, which featured the first two episodes, drew 6.25 million viewers and a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which was a significant drop from the previous season’s premiere, which had 9.41 million viewers and a 2.1 rating.
The season finale, which also featured the last two episodes, had 4.23 million viewers and a 0.9 rating, which was slightly higher than the previous episode, which had 3.57 million viewers and a 0.8 rating. The season averaged 4.70 million viewers and a 0.96 rating, which was lower than the previous season’s average of 7.17 million viewers and a 1.6 rating. The overall ratings of this series are 6.3/10 on IMDb.
Expectations
The third season of Under The Dome had high expectations from the fans and the critics, who hoped that the show would deliver a satisfying conclusion to the story of the dome and its mysteries. The show also had to face the competition from other popular shows that aired on the same time slot, such as Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, and The Blacklist.
The critics also gave mixed reviews to the season, praising some aspects of the show, such as the performances of the cast, the visual effects, and the occasional humor, but criticizing others, such as the plot holes, the inconsistent logic, and the lack of coherence. The season has a 50% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 12 reviews, with an average score of 5.5/10.
The consensus reads, “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 continues unabated.” The season also has a 48/100 score on Metacritic, based on 5 reviews, indicating “mixed or average reviews”.
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Cast and Characters
The third season of Under The Dome featured a large ensemble cast of actors who portrayed the various characters trapped under the dome. Some of the main cast members were:
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Mike Vogel | Dale “Barbie” Barbara |
| Rachelle Lefevre | Julia Shumway |
| Dean Norris | James “Big Jim” Rennie |
| Eddie Cahill | Sam Verdreaux |
| Alexander Koch | James “Junior” Rennie |
| Colin Ford | Joe McAlister |
| Mackenzie Lintz | Eleanor “Norrie” Calvert-Hill |
| Kylie Bunbury | Eva Sinclair |
| Marg Helgenberger | Christine Price |
Supporting Members
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Victoria Cox | Melanie Cross | Barbie’s ex-girlfriend who died in 1988 and was resurrected by the dome. She is part of the Kinship and has feelings for Junior. |
| Frank Whaley | Dr. Marston | A new character introduced in season 3. He is a scientist who works for Aktaion and is obsessed with the dome and the egg. He is part of the Kinship. |
| Max Ehrich | Hunter May | A hacker who works for Aktaion |
Episodes Names and Recap
The third season of Under The Dome had 13 episodes, each with a unique title and a brief recap. Here are the names and summaries of the episodes:
- Move On: The residents of Chester’s Mill appear to have been freed from the dome, but they soon discover that they are actually in cocoons controlled by the Kinship. Julia and Big Jim manage to escape and try to rescue the others.
- But I’m Not: Julia and Big Jim meet a mysterious man named Hektor, who claims to work for a secret organization called Aktaion. He tells them that the dome is an alien device and that they have to destroy it. Meanwhile, the Kinship tries to lure Barbie and the others to join them.
- Redux: Julia and Big Jim find a way to communicate with Barbie and the others through a radio. They try to convince them that they are in a simulation and that they have to wake up. However, the Kinship interferes and makes them doubt Julia and Big Jim.
- The Kinship: Barbie and the others wake up from the cocoons and meet Christine, who introduces herself as a therapist. She tells them that the dome is a gift and that they have to work together to survive. However, Julia and Big Jim suspect that she is hiding something and try to expose her.
- Alaska: Julia and Big Jim learn that Christine is the leader of the Kinship and that she is an alien in disguise. They also discover that Aktaion has a second egg, which they plan to use to destroy the dome. However, the Kinship attacks Aktaion and steals the egg.
- Caged: Julia and Big Jim are captured by the Kinship and taken to their headquarters. There, they meet Eva, who reveals that she is pregnant with Barbie’s child. She also tells them that the Kinship wants to use the egg to hatch more of their kind and take over the world.
- Ejecta: The dome begins to shrink, causing earthquakes and meteor showers. The Kinship tries to protect the egg, while the Resistance tries to destroy it. Meanwhile, Barbie and Julia are reunited, but they have to deal with the fact that Barbie is the father of Eva’s child.
- Breaking Point: The Resistance launches a final attack on the Kinship, hoping to destroy the egg and the dome. However, the Kinship fights back, and a bloody battle ensues. During the chaos, Eva gives birth to a baby girl, who is the new leader of the Kinship.
- Plan B: The Kinship tries to escape the dome through a tunnel, but they are stopped by the Resistance. The Resistance also tries to escape, but they are blocked by a wall of fire. Meanwhile, Barbie decides to kill his daughter, who is the key to the dome’s power.
- Legacy: Barbie succeeds in killing his daughter, but he is captured by the Kinship. Christine tries to persuade him to join her, but he refuses. He is rescued by Julia and the others, who have found a way to disable the dome’s power source. They also learn that Melanie is actually Christine’s sister and that they are both aliens.
- Love is a Battlefield: The dome’s power source is disabled, but the dome is still intact. The Resistance tries to find a way to break the dome, while the Kinship tries to restore its power. Meanwhile, Barbie and Julia declare their love for each other, and Big Jim and Junior have a father-son confrontation.
- Incandescence: The dome begins to calcify, turning into a solid wall that blocks the air and the light. The Kinship tries to use the second egg to reverse the process, but the Resistance tries to stop them. Meanwhile, Christine activates a signal that alerts the rest of the Kinship across the galaxy.
- The Enemy Within: The Resistance manages to destroy the second egg and the dome, but not before Christine sends the signal. The final scene shows Barbie and Julia, who are expecting a baby, being approached by a military officer who reveals that he is part of Aktaion and that there are more domes appearing around the world.
Trailer
The trailer for the third season of Under The Dome was released on May 14, 2015, and featured scenes from the upcoming episodes, as well as the tagline “The End Begins”. The trailer teased the new element of the Kinship, the conflict between the Resistance and the Kinship, and the fate of the dome and the characters. The trailer also featured the song “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons, which was used as the theme song for the show.
Where to Watch This Series Online?
The third season of Under The Dome was broadcast on CBS on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET, from June 25 to September 10, 2015. The show was also available to watch online on the CBS website and app, as well as on other streaming platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Netflix. The show was also syndicated to other countries and networks, such as Channel 5 in the UK, Global in Canada, and M-Net in South Africa.
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