The Rez Dogs are going neon in a new poster trucking toward the final season of the critically acclaimed FX series,Reservation Dogs. Riding in the bed of a truck, our four heroes, Elora (K. Devery Jacobs), Bear (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai), Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis), and Cheese (Lane Factor) are letting the wind flow through their hair as they take in the sights and sounds of the world around them. Because we’re not spotting any palm trees in the background, it would appear as though they’re getting a lift back to Oklahoma where their lives at the reservation await. WhileCheese, Willie Jack, and Elorahave hopeful looks dashing across their faces, Bear looks uncertain of the world waiting for him back home which lines up with what we’ve seen so far of the third season as he’llleave the gang behindand strike out on his own.
Speaking of what’s to come in thefinal seasonof theSterlin HarjoandTaika Waititico-created series,trailershave teased that following their emotional trip out West, the titular group of friends is ready to turn the page for the next chapter in their lives. Having previously dropped out of high school, Elora is thinking about continuing her education, while Willie Jack wants to learn more about her culture and carry on the traditions. Meanwhile, Cheese will be building more of a bond with his grandmother who isn’t actually his grandmother.
With her son, Bear, on a wilderness journey with his Spirit guide (Dallas Goldtooth), Rita (Sarah Podemski) is sure to be in protective and worried mother mode while Uncle Brownie (Gary Farmer) and Bucky (Wes Studi) will undoubtedly provide great advice to the younger generation and perhaps even deeper dives into string theory. Recovering from his drug-fueled trip with Kenny Boy (Kirk Fox), Officer Big (Zahn McClarnon) will continue to be on the lookout for more sightings ofDeer Lady(Kaniehtiio Horn) during thefinal batch of episodes.
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What MakesReservation DogsSo Special?
Despite being unfairlypassed over for an Emmy nomination(maybe this year’s the year!)Reservation Dogstook the world by storm, nabbing both aCritics’ Choiceand Golden Globe Award nomination. Co-created by Waititi (What We Do in the Shadows) and Harjo, the series takes a very real and personal look into the life of Indigenous people from those within the culture themselves, boasting a directorial and writing team made up of entirelyIndigenous creatives. Due to the success of the series, FX signed Harjo up for anoverall dealto bring similar stories to the forefront.
Check out the vibrant poster forReservation Dogsbelow and tune in for the two-episode premiere for the third and final season onAugust 2.
