'The Family Man' returns with Season 3, and Raj & DK once again prove that few Indian creators blend geopolitics, family drama and dark humour as skillfully as they do. This time, the canvas widens, both geographically and emotionally. The season opens in Nagaland, diving into the socio-political complexities of the Northeast, and it's refreshing to see makers treat the region with far more depth than we get to see in mainstream Hindi shows.

Without giving away spoilers, this season tackles a new national-security threat linked to insurgency, power plays and covert operations that go way beyond India’s borders. The show weaves in real-world issues like strategic pressure, economic vulnerabilities and the impact of long-term conflict without ever feeling preachy or weighed down.

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