Season 3

The third season of TNT's dystopian thriller television drama series Snowpiercer was announced on January 19, 2021,^[1]^[2] a few days ahead of the release of the second season. It premiered on January 24, 2022.^[3]^[4]

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.^[5]

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

Main

Recurring

Guest

Crew

Episodes

Image	Episode Information
	"The Tortoise and the Hare" Airdate: January 24, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 01 / 21 Directed by: Christoph Schrewe Written by: Graeme Manson & Aubrey Nealon
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.
	"The Last to Go"^[8] Airdate: January 31, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 02 / 22 Directed by: Christoph Schrewe Written by: Marisha Mukerjee
Layton goes on the hunt, as Wilford works to boost morale; the resistance discovers a threat that could undermine everything they've worked for.
TBA	"The First Blow"^[8] Airdate: February 7, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 03 / 23 Directed by: Erica Watson Written by: Tina de la Torre
It's a game of cat and mouse as both Layton and Wilford vie for the upper hand.
	"Bound by One Track"^[8] Airdate: February 14, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 04 / 24 Directed by: Leslie Hope Written by: Renée St. Cyr
Alex finally deals with her parental figures as a track obstruction uncovers a painful past.
	"A New Life"^[8] Airdate: February 21, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 05 / 25 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
A series of terrorist attacks threatens to derail Layton and Zarah's big day.
TBA	"Born to Bleed"^[8] Airdate: February 28, 2022 Episode / Series Number: 06 / 26 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
As the bomber is revealed, Layton comes to terms with his past decisions before making an irreversible call.
TBA	"Ouroboros"^[8] Airdate: Episode / Series Number: 07 / 27 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
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TBA	"Setting Itself Right"^[8] Airdate: Episode / Series Number: 08 / 28 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
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TBA	"A Beacon For Us All"^[8] Airdate: Episode / Series Number: 09 / 29 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
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TBA	"The Original Sinners"^[8] Airdate: Episode / Series Number: 10 / 30 Directed by: TBA Written by: TBA
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Production

Development

On January 19, 2021, ahead of the second season premiere, TNT renewed the series for a third season.^[1]

Writing

Casting

On February 16, 2021, Archie Panjabi was cast as Asha, but details of her character are were being kept under wraps.^[6] On March 4, 2021 it was announced that Chelsea Harris has been promoted to series regular.^[7]

Filming

Filming for season 3 began in March 2021.^[9] On July 26, 2021, Daveed Diggs announced that they wrapped filming the third season.^[10]

Release

Broadcast

On Novermber 3, 2021, it was announced that the season is scheduled to premiere on January 24, 2022 on TNT.^[11] 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.^[5]