'The Comeback' Season 3 Premieres, Addresses Actor's Death, and Receives Praise

The third season of HBO's 'The Comeback' has premiered, with creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King discussing the show's conclusion and how it handles the absence of Robert Michael Morris's character, Mickey. Reviews praise the season for stabilizing Valerie Cherish's return after a 10-year absence, describing it as a bittersweet swan song that reflects on Hollywood and features an AI plot.

23 Mar, 03:00 — 23 Mar, 03:30

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After a significant hiatus, the return of 'The Comeback' for a third season marks a notable event for fans of the critically acclaimed series. The premiere's sensitive handling of the death of a key cast member, Robert Michael Morris, and the creators' decision to conclude the show with this season, are central to the current discussion.

Key entitiesThe Comeback Robert Michael Morris Lisa Kudrow Michael Patrick King Valerie Cherish

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varietyMostly Factual162d ago

‘The Comeback’ Comes Back! Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Break Down the Season 3 Premiere and Why This Is the End

SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Valerie Gets a New Chapter,” the Season 3 premiere of “The Comeback,” now streaming on HBO Max. “The Comeback,” as created by Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King, was originally designed to be an ongoing series, a comedy that would go on until HBO or the creators themselves decided […]

By Kate Aurthur

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deadlineMostly Factual162d ago

How ‘The Comeback’ Handles Mickey’s Season 3 Absence After Robert Michael Morris’ Death

SPOILER: This post contains details about The Comeback, Season 3 premiere episode ‘Valerie Gets a New Chapter’ Nine years after actor Robert Michael Morris’ death, the third and final season of The Comeback premiered this weekend, with one major absence. In the season premiere episode ‘Valerie Gets a New Chapter’, airing Sunday, March 22 at […]

By Glenn Garner

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The Comeback Season 3 Stabilizes Valerie Cherish's Return After Season 2's Missed Opportunity

The Comeback season 3 brings viewers back into Valerie Cherish's world, addressing a 10-year absence & skillfully avoiding missed opportunities.

By Cher Thompson

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First report: variety · 23 Mar, 03:00|Full coverage: 3 · 30m|Window: 30m

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‘The Comeback’ Comes Back! Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Break Down the Season 3 Premiere and Why This Is the End

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The Comeback Season 3 Stabilizes Valerie Cherish's Return After Season 2's Missed Opportunity

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'The Comeback' Season 3 Premieres, Addresses Actor's Death, and Receives Praise

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‘The Comeback’ Comes Back! Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Break Down the Season 3 Premiere and Why This Is the End

How ‘The Comeback’ Handles Mickey’s Season 3 Absence After Robert Michael Morris’ Death

The Comeback Season 3 Stabilizes Valerie Cherish's Return After Season 2's Missed Opportunity

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‘The Comeback’ Comes Back! Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Break Down the Season 3 Premiere and Why This Is the End

The Comeback Season 3 Stabilizes Valerie Cherish's Return After Season 2's Missed Opportunity

How ‘The Comeback’ Handles Mickey’s Season 3 Absence After Robert Michael Morris’ Death

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