Editing Season 3

{{Infobox Season
|title = Season 3
|image =Snowpiercer Season 3 Poster.jpg 
|no_episodes = 10
|network = [[TNT]]
|first_episode = January 24, 2022<small> (TNT)</small><br>January 25, 2022 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|last_episode = March 28, 2022<small> (TNT)</small><br>March 29, 2022 <small>(Netflix)</small>
|released = January 24, 2022-<br>March 28, 2022
|slogan = 
|succeeded_by = [[Season 4]]
|preceded_by = [[Season 2]]
}}
The '''third season''' of [[TNT]]'s dystopian thriller television drama series ''[[Snowpiercer (TV Series)|Snowpiercer]]'' was announced on January 19, 2021,<ref name="Renewed-s3">''Variety'': [https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/snowpiercer-renewed-season-3-tnt-1234887393/ ‘Snowpiercer’ Renewed for Season 3 at TNT (EXCLUSIVE)] by Joe Otterson. January 19, 2021.</ref><ref>''Deadlline'': [https://deadline.com/2021/01/snowpiercer-renewed-season-3-tnt-ahead-of-season-2-debut-1234676353/ ‘Snowpiercer’ Renewed For Season 3 By TNT Ahead Of Season 2 Debut] by Nellie Andreeva. January 19, 2021.</ref> a few days ahead of the release of the [[Season 2|second season]]. It premiered on January 24, 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SnowpiercerTV/status/1455973004312199177 Attention passengers! Season 3 of #Snowpiercer arrives January 24, 2022.]</ref><ref>[https://deadline.com/2021/11/tbs-tnt-premiere-dates-snowpiercer-full-frontal-american-dad-1234867145/ TNT Ices ‘Snowpiercer’ Season 3 Premiere Date; TBS’ ‘Full Frontal’ & ‘American Dad!’ Also Set For January]</ref>

On January 10, 2022, it was announced via Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page that the third season will be released on [[Netflix]] on 25 January, 2022.<ref name="Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1480522137731764234 How the rest of January is shaping up]</ref>

==Synopsis==
Season three picks up with Layton and his inner circle commanding a small [[Pirate Train]] in search of Melanie and a possible warm location to restart civilization, aided by a newfound survivor. Back on Snowpiercer, Mr. Wilford is consolidating power, foiled only by secret allies of Layton’s hidden on the train, committed to the cause.

== Cast and characters ==
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=== Main ===
*[[Jennifer Connelly]] as [[Melanie Cavill]]
*[[Daveed Diggs]] as [[Andre Layton]]
*[[Mickey Sumner]] as [[Bess Till]]
*[[Alison Wright]] as [[Ruth Wardell]]
*[[Lena Hall]] as [[Miss Audrey]]
*[[Iddo Goldberg]] as [[Bennett Knox]]
*[[Steven Ogg]] as [[Pike]]
*[[Sheila Vand]] as [[Zarah Ferami]]
*[[Mike O'Malley]] as [[Roche]]
*[[Katie McGuinness]] as [[Josie Wellstead]]
*[[Annalise Basso]] as [[LJ Folger]]
*[[Sam Otto]] as [[John Osweiller]]
*[[Roberto Urbina]] as [[Javier De La Torre]]
*[[Rowan Blanchard]] as [[Alexandra Cavill]]
*[[Sean Bean]] as [[Joseph Wilford]]
*[[Archie Panjabi]] as [[Asha]]<ref name="PanjabiCasting">[https://deadline.com/2021/02/archie-panjabi-season-3-tnt-snowpiercer-cast-1234694697/ Archie Panjabi Joins Season 3 Of TNT’s ‘Snowpiercer’]</ref>
*[[Chelsea Harris]] as [[Sykes]]<ref name="harris-promoted"/>
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=== Guest ===
*[[Karin Konoval]] as [[Doctor Pelton]]
*[[Sakina Jaffrey]] as [[Mrs. Headwood]]
*[[Tom Lipinski]] as [[Kevin McMahon]]
*[[Jaylin Fletcher]] as [[Miles]]
*[[Stephen Lobo]] as [[Martin Colvin]]
*[[Elaine Kao]] as [[Anne Roche]]
*[[Kandyse McClure]] as Tail Boss
*[[Aleks Paunovic]] as [[Bojan Boscovic]]
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=== Co-Starring ===
* [[Miranda Edwards]] as [[Lights]]
* [[Emma Oliver]] as [[Winnie]]
* [[Kurt Ostlund]] as [[Strong Boy]]
* [[Kwasi Thomas]] as [[Z-Wreck]]
* [[Fiona Vroom]] as [[Miss Gillies]]
* [[Andrea Ware]] as [[Jackboot Tyson]]
* [[Kristian Bruun]] as Stu Whiggins
* [[Jorge Vargas]] as Watermaster Arnoldo Reyas
* [[Bola Omooara]] as Jackboot Gibbs
* [[Eric Pollins]] as Cakemaker
* [[Abiola Uthman]] as Jackboot
* [[Ellie Harvie]] as [[The Notary]]
* [[Esther Ming Li]] as [[Carly Roche]]
* [[Ian Collins]] as [[Tristan]]
* [[Matthew Mandzij]] as Brakeman West
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* [[Jane McGregor]] as [[Astrid]]
* [[Grace Sunar]] as Young [[Alexandra Cavill|Alex]]
* [[Bella Grace]] as Shilo
* [[Dominic Good]] as Chunder
* [[David Beairsto]] as Ag-Sec Evacuee
* [[Akeem Hoyte-Charles]] as Gambler
* [[Renee Taylor]] as Gambler
* [[Leah Jacksties]] as Junior Brakeman Charles
* [[Ryan Mah]] as Doctor Kanu
* [[Taylor St. Pierre]] as Brakeman Elliot
* [[Nickolas Baric]] as Toothy Agent
* [[Jaren Moore]] as Greasy Agent
* [[Ava Johnson]] as Ag-Sec Worker
* [[Alyssa Litowsky]] as Jenny
* [[Adam Zulkifli]] as Ag-Sec Worker
* [[Kelly-Ruth Mercier]] as Annie
* [[Brent Stait]] as Tunnelman Jakes Carter
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== Crew ==

==Episodes==
{| style="margin: 0 0 1em 1em; background: transparent; border: 1px  #0D1F29 solid; border-collapse: collapse;" bgcolor="transparent" border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="93%" ;
|- style="background: #0D1F29; color: #fff;"
! style="width: 40%" |Image
! Episode Information
|-
| align="center" | [[File:The Tortoise and the Hare.jpg|250px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Tortoise and the Hare]]"'''</big>
*Airdate: January 24, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 01 / 21
*Directed by: [[Christoph Schrewe]]
*Written by: [[Graeme Manson]] & [[Aubrey Nealon]]
|-
| colspan="2" |While Wilford emphasizes his rule aboard his icy train, Layton's Pirate Train continues its dangerous quest for warm spots, and comes across something entirely unexpected.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:Snowpiercer-season-3-archie-panjabi-daveed-diggs-855x570.jpg|250 px]]
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Last to Go]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: January 31, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 02 / 22
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: [[Marisha Mukerjee]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Layton goes on the hunt, as Wilford works to boost morale; the resistance discovers a threat that could undermine everything they've worked for.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:OzSHOCKED.JPG|150x150 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The First Blow]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: February 7, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 03 / 23
*Directed by: [[Erica Watson]]
*Written by: [[Tina de la Torre]]
|-
| colspan="2" |It's a game of cat and mouse as both Layton and Wilford vie for the upper hand.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:Big Alice Culled cars.png|250 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Bound by One Track]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: February 14, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 04 / 24
*Directed by: [[Leslie Hope]]
*Written by: [[Renée St. Cyr]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Alex finally deals with her parental figures as a track obstruction uncovers a painful past.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:Javi season 3.png|250 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A New Life]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: February 21, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 05 / 25
*Directed by: Erica Watson
*Written by: [[Adam Starks]]
|-
| colspan="2" |A series of terrorist attacks threatens to derail Layton and Zarah's big day.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:Milescarlink.jpg|180x180 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Born to Bleed]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: February 28, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 06 / 26
*Directed by: Leslie Hope
*Written by: [[Tiffany Ezuma]]
|-
| colspan="2" |As the bomber is revealed, Layton comes to terms with his past decisions before making an irreversible call.
|-
| align="center" | <big><big>[[File:3x07audrey.JPG|180x180 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Ouroboros]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
* Airdate: March 7, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 07 / 27
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: Renée St. Cyr & Tina de la Torre
|-
| colspan="2" |As the train grapples with Layton's status, he's discovering that some dreams aren't worth having; Wilford makes a shocking discovery.
|-
| align="center" |<big><big>[[File:FLXPLh4VgAA ObL.jpg|250 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[Setting Itself Right]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: March 14, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 08 / 28
*Directed by: Leslie Hope
*Written by: Marisha Mukerjee
|-
| colspan="2" |As the train detours from New Eden, an environmental catastrophe threatens everyone onboard.
|-
| align="center" |<big><big>[[File:Tonewbeginnings.jpg|180x180 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[A Beacon for Us All]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: March 21, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 09 / 29
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: Aubrey Nealon & [[Michael Kraus]]
|-
| colspan="2" |Reunited with old friends, the train throws a party; alliances are tested as the truth is finally revealed.
|-
| align="center" |<big><big>[[File:Big Alice new eden.jpeg|250 px]]</big></big>
| align="left" |&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<big>'''"[[The Original Sinners]]"<ref name="Season 3">[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/snowpiercer/s03#desktopEpisodeList/ SNOWPIERCER: SEASON 3]</ref></big>
*Airdate: March 28, 2022
*Episode / Series Number: 10 / 30
*Directed by: Christoph Schrewe
*Written by: Graeme Manson & Aubrey Nealon
|-
| colspan="2" | It all comes to a head as old adversaries clash, with New Eden hanging in the balance.
|}

==Production==
===Development===
On January 19, 2021, ahead of the [[Season 2|second season]] premiere, TNT renewed the series for a third season.<ref name="Renewed-s3" />

===Writing===

===Casting ===
On February 16, 2021, [[Archie Panjabi]] was cast as [[Asha]], but details of her character are were being kept under wraps.<ref name="PanjabiCasting" /> On March 4, 2021 it was announced that [[Chelsea Harris]] has been promoted to series regular.<ref name="harris-promoted">[https://deadline.com/2021/03/snowpiercer-chelsea-harris-promoted-series-regular-season-3-tnt-series-1234705697/ ‘Snowpiercer’: Chelsea Harris Upped To Series Regular For Season 3 Of TNT Series]</ref>

===Filming===
Filming for season 3 began in March 2021.<ref>''Collider'': [https://collider.com/mickey-sumner-interview-snowpiercer-season-3-filming/ Mickey Sumner on 'Snowpiercer' Season 2 and Heading Back to Work on Season 3] by Christina Radish. March 15, 2021. Sumner stated that her first day of filming season 3 was March 5, 2021.</ref> On July 26, 2021, [[Daveed Diggs]] announced that they wrapped filming the third season.<ref>[https://twitter.com/DaveedDiggs/status/1419729819131027458 My ritual at the end of every season of #snowpiercertnt is to immediately cut my beard... so I guess that's a wrap on season 3!!!!]</ref>

==Release==
===Broadcast===
On Novermber 3, 2021, it was announced that the season is scheduled to premiere on January 24, 2022 on TNT.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CV0xvKLAjc3/ Attention passengers! Season 3 of #Snowpiercer arrives January 24, 2022.]</ref> On January 10, 2022, it was announced via Netflix UK & Ireland Twitter page that the third season will be released on [[Netflix]] on 25 January, 2022.<ref name="Twitter">[https://twitter.com/NetflixUK/status/1480522137731764234 How the rest of January is shaping up]</ref>

===Marketing===

==Trivia==
This season has the most main character deaths (3 - Pike, Asha and LJ)

==Gallery==
===Images===
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Snowpiercer S3 Netflix Poster.jpg|Netflix Season 3 Poster
Snowpiercer Season 3 Poster.jpg|TNT Season 3 Poster
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===Videos===
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Snowpiercer returns for Season 3 with Sean Bean, Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly - TNT
Snowpiercer- Season 3 Premieres January 24, 2022 - Official Trailer - TNT
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==References==
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[[Category:Seasons]]