Editor’s notice: The beneath comprises spoilers for Yellowjackets Season 3.

Now that Yellowjackets has made its long-awaited return, we’ll lastly be taught a few of what’s in retailer for the characters in Season 3. Whereas the wilderness all the time unveils stunning twists, the present-day timeline additionally gives its justifiable share of jaw-dropping moments. From the ladies being blackmailed to Lottie’s (Simone Kessell) shocking return and Natalie’s (Juliette Lewis) premature demise, every character faces quite a bit each out and in of the wilderness, however in Season 1, Taissa (Tawny Cypress) was arguably essentially the most mysterious. Certain, Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) had some wild household stuff happening, and Misty (Christina Ricci) was a confirmed stalker, however Taissa was fairly actually main a double life — and essentially the most intriguing and horrifying half was that she didn’t even comprehend it.

In latest seasons, nonetheless, Taissa has develop into very one-note, with the present but to handle any of the largest reveals about her character; as an alternative, Season 3 has to this point lowered her to enjoying home with Van (Lauren Ambrose). Whereas it is nice to see Tai and Van joyful and in love, this new model of Tai is to this point faraway from the one we as soon as knew. It looks as if the present has no concept what to do together with her anymore, which is a disgrace — since there’s a lot that was arrange in Season 1 alone.

Taissa’s Sleepwalking Nonetheless Hasn’t Been Addressed in ‘Yellowjackets’

In Season 1, we be taught that the present-day model of Taissa is married to a lady named Simone (Rukiya Bernard) with whom she shares a son named Sammy (Aiden Stoxx). Their marriage is ok, not overly thrilling, however all of them appear content material as a household unit. Nevertheless, when Taissa begins sleepwalking once more, like she did whereas the survivors had been within the wilderness, issues begin to develop into harmful at residence. It is a terrifying subplot that entails all the things from Sammy seeing “different Tai” outdoors his bed room window to Tai even killing the household canine, Biscuit, as a sacrifice to win an election. Finally, Tai tells Simone to take Sammy and depart till she will be able to get her points beneath management, however then Simone finds the twisted “shrine” to Biscuit within the basement crawlspace and all hell breaks unfastened. She refuses to let Tai see Sammy, reducing her out fully till Tai seeks the assistance she so desperately wants.

But Taissa by no means does. She goes to Shauna, which is progress, however after that, she does not take any large steps to handle her greatest situation. Granted, Season 2 does develop into extra about Lottie’s return within the again half, however earlier than that, Tai does not try to assist herself or carry her household again collectively. She ultimately seeks out Van, however that simply turns into them choosing up the place they left off — and by that time, Simone is within the hospital because of a automobile accident “different Tai” brought about. Now, in Season 3, we be taught that Simone continues to be refusing to let Tai have any contact in any respect with Sammy, and whereas she’s outwardly annoyed by this, Tai does nothing apart from vent to Van about her issues. Whereas the remaining survivors appear to have a resistance to pursuing any form of psychological healthcare, it’s not all that shocking Tai isn’t very keen to hunt assist for her sleepwalking. Past private points, although, even her political profession has come to a standstill, as we be taught by a quick change that she was impeached earlier than she even took workplace.

Taissa’s Storyline Has Stalled Out in ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 3

Season 1’s model of Taissa was layered and nuanced all the way in which up till the finale, whereas Season 2 marked her downfall, and brilliantly so. She misplaced all the things, her household, her profession, her residence. Now, the present has the chance to dig into her character and return to the Taissa we first met, this time with Van by her aspect, however Season 3 feels prefer it’s spinning its wheels. Thus far, all she’s executed is complain to Van, get takeout with Van, make out with Van, and take Van on a date. Whereas it is nice to see these two in a considerably joyful place for a change, it is simply as vital for the present to develop Taissa as a personality outdoors of Van and their relationship.

In contrast, the youthful model of Tai (Jasmin Savoy Brown) has been a lot stronger and extra constant throughout the seasons, and the present’s return hasn’t modified her in any means; if something, it’s made her even cooler. Van (Liv Hewson) revealed that Tai was the one who constructed new shelters for the group after the cabin burned down, contributing to the efforts that allowed them to outlive a harsh winter. We all know what Taissa is able to, so why is the present not permitting her older counterpart to embrace her full potential — or grapple together with her darker aspect — proper now?

Her life has fairly actually fallen aside round her, so it’s comprehensible that she’s adjusting to the modifications, however Taissa’s story arc nonetheless appears like one large query mark in Yellowjackets‘ newest season. There’s nonetheless loads of time for the present to show us fallacious and supply a transparent path for the character — however at this level, even simply tying up the unfastened ends from the earlier two seasons could be sufficient. Whether or not that entails wrapping up the Simone storyline so Tai and Van can transfer on guilt-free, bringing Sammy again to discover “different Tai,” or scrapping all the things and ranging from scratch, it is previous time for Yellowjackets to dig into all the things that is been left on the desk for Taissa’s improvement.

New episodes of Yellowjackets Season 3 premiere Fridays on Showtime.