New Girl - Season 3 [DVD]

After brilliant 1st and 2nd seasons, New Girl returns for a 3rd season. In general, it delivers what made the first couple of seasons great, including some truly touching moments between Nick & Jess and the slow to start but rapidly improving Coach (Damon Wayans Jr).I'll start with the good. The 3rd season is usually the relationship season for comedies, and New Girl certainly hits the ground running. Its primary coupling of Nick & Jess are not perfect, and nor should they be with such differing personalities, but it allows for growth in both characters as they navigate their new relationship. It's a well written and acted dynamic from the start, and it's not all plain sailing, but I really enjoyed some of their scenes and the way in which it was played out. It adds some real heart to the show, with some excellent heart-warming moments, without detracting too much from the fact that this is a comedy.Coach's return was a little unexpected for me, there was already a great ensemble, why mess with it? For those who don't know, Coach was one of the original characters from the pilot. Wayans's was already cast in Happy Endings, but with Happy Endings suffering in the ratings, it was expected to be cancelled, leaving Wayans's free to find another role. It didn't get cancelled, and thank goodness because Happy Endings 2nd and 3rd season included some inspired comedy, and New Girl even benefited with the addition of Winston. Eventually, Happy Endings was sadly cancelled, and Coach comes back. At first, even as a big fan of Wayans's from Happy Endings, I didn't get it. Coach was pitched as a competitor to Schmidt, which just didn't work. Both characters suffered, but thankfully it didn't take long to fix. Coach's return to, guess what, coaching was inspired, and his slight change in focus really benefits both him and Schmidt, as well as the show as a whole. By the end of the season, it feels like Coach has always been there!The latter half of season 3 is where it really shines. But for me the first few episodes let it down.To start with, I really did not enjoy Schmidt's downfall at the start. It seemed really out of character, not particularly funny, and just largely unnecessary. It takes the remainder of the third season for him to regain his mojo, and once he does he's back to comedy gold, but the initial storyline was really disappointing.Then there is Winston. It really is a testament to Lamorne Morris's ability as an actor and comic that he has got so much out of character that doesn't really have much to do. I think he's one of the least developed characters, and with so much focus on Nick & Jess, the re-introduction of Coach and Schmidt's all round issues, he's left to fill out episode storylines without getting much development himself. The comic relief Winston provides is necessary to balance out the drama with the other characters, but it's a shame so much of it is just short story arcs or lasts just a single episode. If there's any area I'd like season 4 to develop, it's Winston. There is just too much talent and comedy to ignore.So, why 4 stars for this season. I've perhaps focused too much on the negatives, but if anything, it's to the shows credit that even with these issues, it still shines throughout the majority of the episodes. Particularly impressive is the second half of the season, which really sets the scene nicely for season 4 and providing plenty of laughs along the way.I haven't mentioned Cece yet, because I think she's still side-lined by the plots of the other characters. Her career change is a good move and leads to some funny moments, but like Schmidt I think it takes some time to get into her stride. It's tough to have six main characters and still give each one some meaningful storylines, but there is definitely some potential there and hopefully season 4 will make use of it!A must watch series for any fan of comedy, New Girl continues its solid track record, producing a classic relationship season without losing the fact it's a comedy at heart. Well executed by all involved.

I’ve been looking for this season for years and finally I have it. Delivers impeccable well, on time and in great condition. The menus are in Dutch but the show is in English. And it’s such a good show!

new girl is one of my favourite series, absolutely hilariousexactly as described! DVD works fine

Season 3 is fine but it is lacking something that season 1 and 2 did have. Things seem more forcedly quirky and somehow less funny. Still a good laugh, but hoping for better from season 4!

Love New Girl!

New girl is something you can put on at anytime and it will cheer you up. the characters are funny, quirky and lovable.

Still my favourite show! Each episode is a treat and now with the 4th season in progress, I am still amazed with the stories they come up with! Pls. Get Nick and Jess back, don't mess with us ;)

As a huge fan of New Girl as soon as the 3rd season was released on DVD I bought it!