India, Nov. 21 -- A good third season has been elusive for most web series that began in India over the last decade. Maintaining quality and identity for the third time in a row in an increasingly saturated and demanding streaming environment is a challenging ask. The Family Man had its task cut out, given that it is, arguably, the most loved Indian show currently. To its makers' credit, The Family Man season 3 does pass the test, but just barely. It checks all the boxes by being relatable, fun, thrilling, and smart. But it drops the ball in parts where it panders to the audience, lets predictability creep in, and worst of all - gives in to that annoying (and increasingly popular) trope called cliffhangers.

The Family Man season 3 sees S...