Loot Season 3 Review
Apple TV+’s Loot returns for a third season, and with it, Maya Rudolph’s charmingly chaotic billionaire Molly Wells is back on a mission — to redeem her fortune, her foundation, and maybe even herself. Season 3 takes some bold swings, both narratively and emotionally, with mixed but mostly positive results.
If you’ve been following Molly’s post-divorce journey from ultra-rich cluelessness to philanthropic awakening, Season 3 adds another layer: escape. From billionaires, from bad press, from feelings. But can she ever really outrun who she is?
The Story So Far
Without diving deep into spoilers, Season 3 picks up after Molly’s attempt to pledge away her vast fortune backfires spectacularly — turning her from media darling to industry pariah among the billionaire elite. Feeling burned, she retreats from the public eye, setting the tone for a season that’s equal parts reset and reckoning.
We see Molly confronting not just her wealth, but her purpose — while still navigating the interpersonal chaos that comes with running a high-profile foundation. Familiar faces return, including her loyal (and brutally honest) assistant Nicholas (Joel Kim Booster), the steadfast Sofia (Michaela Jaé Rodriguez), Arthur (Nat Faxon), Howard (Ron Funches), and the rest of the quirky, lovable crew.
What Works
Maya Rudolph is Still the MVP
Rudolph once again proves she’s the heart of this show. She delivers the comedy — with her signature mix of obliviousness and sincerity — but also grounds Molly’s emotional moments in something that feels real. Whether she’s awkwardly trying to reconnect with herself on a deserted island (yes, that happens), or fumbling through conversations with Arthur, there’s always a human pulse behind the designer clothes.
The Ensemble Is in Top Form
Joel Kim Booster continues to be the show’s comedic ace, bringing scene-stealing energy to every moment. Michaela Jaé Rodriguez adds necessary gravitas, and Nat Faxon remains the perfect soft-hearted foil to Molly’s larger-than-life persona. The chemistry between the cast carries the show, even when the writing occasionally loses focus.
Visuals & Tone
The show looks beautiful — slick production, sharp costuming, and that blend of rich-people absurdity meets earnest workplace comedy. There’s something undeniably fun about watching Molly struggle to be a good person with a jet at her disposal and $87 billion in her bank account. The satire hits just enough without feeling mean-spirited.
What Doesn’t Quite Land
Inconsistent Tone
At times, Loot seems unsure whether it wants to lean fully into satire or sentiment. The result? Some emotional arcs feel rushed or overly polished. The series shines when it lets characters be flawed and awkward, but it sometimes retreats into safer, more sitcom-y territory — especially when it should be going deeper.
The Romance Treadmill
Three seasons in, and the Molly-Arthur “will-they-won’t-they” still hasn’t fully paid off. While the chemistry is undeniable, it’s starting to feel like the show’s afraid of committing to that storyline. It’s a classic sitcom problem — but one Loot could rise above if it trusted its emotional stakes.
The Philanthropy Plot Needs Teeth
One of Loot’s biggest themes is Molly figuring out how to be a responsible billionaire. Season 3 touches on this, but often glosses over the harder questions in favor of glitzier subplots. With the real-world wealth gap being what it is, the show could dig a little deeper into what real, uncomfortable giving looks like.
Final Verdict
Season 3 of Loot is still a fun, smart, and surprisingly warm watch — buoyed by strong performances, great writing, and a cast that feels like family at this point. While it doesn’t reinvent the formula, and occasionally gets stuck between sitcom and satire, it finds enough emotional depth to make the journey worthwhile.
There’s space here for even more growth — and if the second half of the season dares to shake things up emotionally or structurally, it could elevate the series to a new level. But as it stands, it’s still one of Apple TV+’s most consistently entertaining comedies.
