Reservation Dogs will wrap up with its third season, according to series creator Sterling Harjo, who shared the update on social media. The news was reported by Hollywood Reporter, which quoted Harjo about the decision coming from a creative vantage point.
Harjo explained that he always understood the arc of the story, even if the exact timing was uncertain. As the writers and producers continued to craft new episodes, Harjo and the production team recognized that the third season finale would serve as a fitting culmination for the show.
The forthcoming ten-episode third season is set to debut on the Hulu platform on August 2. The series centers on a tight-knit group of friends living on a Native American reservation in Oklahoma. After a tragedy touches one member of the group, they embark on a plan to pursue a new life beyond their familiar surroundings, driven by the dream of reaching a sunnier, more hopeful destination in California, even if it requires bending rules along the way.
Reservation Dogs has earned strong acclaim from both audiences and critics. It has earned multiple nominations, including those from the Independent Spirit Awards, the Golden Globes, and the Critics’ Choice Television Awards. The show is notable for assembling an entirely Indigenous cast and crew in significant roles across writing, directing, and leading performances, marking a landmark moment for representation in streaming television. The series has become a standout favorite on Hulu and has also drawn attention on FX, contributing to its status as one of the platform’s most-watched offerings.
From the creative team behind Lost and other projects, Outside has also been renewed for a third season, continuing the track record of high-profile renewals and anticipated storytelling in the broader landscape of contemporary television.