'The Baxters' Season 3 Episode 6: Kari Baxter faces hurdle before her wedding with Ryan Taylor
Contains spoilers for 'The Baxters' Season 3 Episode 6
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Grief and loss cast a long shadow over the Baxter family in Season 3 of this drama. 'The Baxters' Season 3 picks up where the second left off, with Kari Baxter (Ali Cobrin) dealing with her 'move-on' situation with Ryan Taylor (Jake Allyn).
Kari battled doubts about marrying Ryan, but for her daughter's future, she needed to decide. She faces a delicate situation when Tim's mother and her mother-in-law, Diane Jacobs (Valarie Pettiford), arrive unexpectedly on Tim's death anniversary.
Unaware of Kari's engagement with Ryan, Diane's disapproval adds tension. Kari struggles with revealing the truth while navigating familial expectations and honoring Tim's memory.
Will Kari find a way to comfort Ryan and deal with Diane?
Kari Baxter gets a surprise visit in 'The Baxters' Season 3 Episode 6
The episode centers around Kari Baxter navigating a delicate situation with her mother-in-law, Diane Jacobs, who arrives on the day of Jessie's birthday, and also for the first anniversary of Tim's death.
Kari's initial surprise at Diane's unexpected visit quickly turns into an awkward situation when Ryan, Kari's fiancé, arrives for their usual dinner.
As Ryan enters the home he calls Kari 'honey', which is awkward for Diane. The encounter reveals Kari's secret – she hasn't informed Diane about their engagement.
Fearful of Diane's judgment for moving on so quickly from Tim's death, she confronts Ryan later.
However, Ryan anxiously tells Kari that she is not doing the right thing by not telling her the truth.
Diane Jacobs disapproves of Ryan Taylor and Kari Baxter's marriage
Diane remains unaware of the hidden truth and plans for Kari's daughter, Jessie's birthday.
The following day, a visit to Tim's grave becomes a pivotal moment. Mustering courage, Kari reveals her upcoming wedding with Ryan. Disbelief and hurt cloud over Diane's face, leading her to show Kari that she feels betrayed.
Afterward, witnessing Ryan's obvious affection for Kari fuels Diane's anxiety. Following this, Ryan expresses his concern to Kari that he fears that Diane disapproves of him.
The episode leaves viewers with unresolved tension. Will Diane ever accept Ryan and Kari's relationship?
'The Baxters' skillfully portrays the emotional turmoil associated with loss and the challenges of rebuilding a life. Kari's journey of finding love again while honoring Tim's memory is a poignant reminder that life moves forward, even amidst grief.
Season 3 'The Baxters' is available to stream on Prime Video
