Upload Season 3 Did Not Disappoint
I'm writing this on the day that the Season 3 finale debuted on Amazon Prime. Because of that, I want to be mindful of spoilers and not give away anything major in this little review. I've written a few things about this series going back to before it even premiered, likely before the first scenes were ever shot.
My take way back then was that I don't like the idea of people being able to upload their consciousness onto a computer. As outrageous as this idea may seem to people, there are actually tech experts looking for a way to accomplish the task. This is not the column to get into that discussion, and I have since admitted one thing. Whether I like the idea or not, it makes for an entertaining TV series.
The first season grabbed a hold of me. They did an excellent job of telling a story in this world where uploading consciousness into a computer is possible. They defined the characters pretty well and weaved a good tale from the season premiere to the finale.
The second season was a bit too short for my tastes. However, they still managed to tell a story that kept me interested from start to finish. The main goal for any series is to make you want to watch every episode, and Upload throughout the first two seasons did that.
One of my biggest complaints, however, is that it takes too long between seasons. It seemed like there was a longer delay in getting the third season out, but I also take into consideration that we were working our way through the pandemic. It wasn't possible for them to go any quicker.
I will say this about the third season. It almost feels like a completely different show, but in a good way. I think the first season liked to play more on the humor of the concept. While there was some of that in this season, it got down to some serious business.
We're getting questions answered as to why Nathan's (Robbie Amell) memory was erased and what were David Choak (William B. Davis) and the other billionaires were up to. Ingrid (Allegra Edwards) made it possible for Nathan to be uploaded into a new body, and that meant that he and Nora (Andy Allo) were going to get closer.
There was just one problem. Nora's replacement at Horizen, Tinsley played by (Mackenzie Cardwell), couldn't find him in the system. Not wanting to get in trouble, she replaced him with a different version of him, previous to when he uploaded into the body.
This made for an interesting storyline. Now there are two Nathan's, and this is played very well throughout the season. The version outside of the simulation is getting closer with Nora. In an interesting and fun twist, the newly created Nathan and Ingrid explore the potential of a relationship together.
A lot of action takes place outside of Lakeview, but what they're doing in Lakeview is also very important to the story. At times they take part in the plans. I found it interesting that Luke (Kevin Bigley) and Aleesha (Zainab Johnson) are getting closer. Making things more interesting is that Aleesha is in a relationship with her boss Karina, played by (Jeanine Mason).
I like Luke. I think I identify with his character a little bit more than the rest. He's a good guy who obviously didn't have a lot of friends when he was alive. He was certainly very clingy of Nathan in the first season, and that hasn't changed. However, there's something I find endearing about Luke. He'll do anything for his friends.
What I like about the writing of Luke and his involvement in the story is he's not just some joke. It's not like his clinginess and neediness is being made a joke. These people that he considers his friends consider him a friend as well.
Throughout the season, we're going to find out that the people involved with Horizen and the newly created Freeyond, based on Nathan's code, are up to nefarious things. Are they going to get away with it? What is at risk for Nathan and his friends in trying to bring the whole thing down?
To say much more than that is to give away secrets. I want the show to be seen by more people. Perhaps at a later date I'll dive deeper into the storyline itself, but I will say this. Upload hasn't lost a thing from its first season to this season. In fact, it's gotten better. Also, Owen Daniels continues to be an MVP Player on this show as AI Guy.
These days, binge-watching is all the rage. There are so many different choices between cable TV and different streaming services. Many people haven't even heard of Upload. If you're just now hearing of it, consider yourself lucky. You now have three seasons to binge watch while they plan the fourth season. You won't be disappointed.
