'Sweet Tooth' Season 3: From Gus's marriage to the cure, 5 best moments in hit Netflix show
JUNEAU, ALASKA: 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 has officially dropped on Netflix, bringing an end to the epic journey of Gus (Christian Convery) and his companions, including Wendy (Naledi Murray).
In 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3, the mysteries surrounding the virus or the Sick, the hybrids, and the fate of humanity are finally revealed.
The series offers a rollercoaster of emotions, with touching moments of friendship and courage juxtaposed with heartbreaking sacrifices and farewells. Some moments stand out in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3, making them memorable for viewers.
Let's delve into the top five moments from the hit series, 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3.
Gus deciphers the map and sets course to find Birdie in Season 3 Episode 5
In 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3, Episode 5, a map is discovered revealing that Birdie is located at the junction of the old caribou migration trails, specifically junction 18.
As the distant ringing of bells catches Gus's attention, he instinctively points in that direction, drawing the attention of his companions. Gus' friends begin to speculate about what could be located at that point.
Nuka (Ayazhan Dalabayeva) suggests the location might align with the old caribou migration trails, while Dr Aditya Singh (Adeel Akhtar) suggests that the mysterious cave must be located in that area.
On the other hand, Tommy Jepperd (Nonso Anozie), showing his support and determination to help Gus in his quest to find his mother, encourages Gus by saying, "Let's find your mother."
First meeting between Gus and Birdie in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 Episode 6
Since 'Sweet Tooth' Season 1, Gus has wanted to meet his mother. In Season 2, this desire becomes a quest as he sets out to find her, facing numerous challenges and dangers along the way.
In 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3, Episode 6, Gus's perseverance pays off as he finally meets his mother, Birdie (Amy Seimetz). They share a warm hug, and as they embrace, Gus whispers 'mom' with love and longing.
This scene is considered the highlight of 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3. They reunite and encounter the very first hybrid to ever exist, who previously saved Birdie's life when Zhang's (Rosalind Chao) men attacked her.
The first hybrid also saves Gus but sustains injuries amid the chaos. Following their meeting, Birdie and Gus set out on a journey together to the cave in Alaska.
Dr Aditya Singh saves Gus in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 Episode 8
Previously, Dr Singh discovered Dr James Thacker's (Joel Tobeck) journal, which contained mysterious references to a cave and a sacred tree. In the journal, Thacker's voice seemed to suggest that a breakthrough occurred when he sacrificed a deer.
Dr Singh believed that sacrificing Gus, who is part deer and part human, was necessary to halt the virus outbreak.
However, in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 Episode 7, Dr Singh has a change of heart. When Mrs Zhang (Rosalind Chao) gives a knife to Dr Singh and instructs him to kill Gus, he stabs Zhang's men.
Dr Singh also urges Gus to run away, marking one of the most impactful scenes in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3. Dr Singh's journey of self-discovery and redemption begins as he seeks to make amends for his actions in this episode.
Gus burns the sacred tree in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 Episode 8
When Dr Singh, in a fit of anger, stabs Zhang's men, Zhang retaliates by retrieving the ax from the sacred tree in a mysterious cave.
This action inadvertently exposes everyone to the poisonous sap known as the 'Blood of the Earth,' which is revealed to be the source of the H5G9 virus.
Now, that every human has been exposed to the H5G9 virus, Gus steps in to rescue them. He sets fire to the sacred tree, a bold and decisive action to save humans.
Humans find themselves cured of the sickness that has plagued them. The once deadly virus is now gone, eradicated by the flames of the burning tree.
Gus says, "I let nature decide," suggesting the power of nature to heal and restore balance to the world.
Gus and Wendy's marriage in 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 Episode 8
In the finale of 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3, viewers are treated to a beautiful conclusion that ties up Gus' story. The episode fast-forwards to the future, revealing Gus in his old age, sharing his stories with a group of young hybrids.
As Gus narrates his story, a young hybrid with a pig-like nose and deer horns affectionately calls him 'grandpa.' Wendy, now elderly, is also depicted sitting beside Gus, suggesting a marital relationship between them.
This ending stands as the highlight of 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3. Gus and Wendy's love and companionship are evident in the way they look at each other, reflecting a lifetime of shared memories and experiences.
How to stream 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3?
All the episodes of 'Sweet Tooth' Season 3 are currently available for streaming on Netflix.
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