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The Old Man season 2 episode 3 is scheduled to be released on September 19, 2024. With the sequel resuming the pursuit of Dan Chase and Harold Harper to retrieve Emily, the anticipation for the action-packed coming episodes is at an all-time high.
With the arrival of season 2, as per the viewership aggregator, Television Stats, the series ranked 21st with a decent score of 12.9. The premiere saw the return of all major cast members reprising their respective roles in the unfolding story, with the major highlight being Alia Shawkat’s Emily Chase.
The series also sees the debut of a new character in the storyline, Omar, played by Artur Zai Barrera, the actor who gained popularity for his role as Khalil in 68 Whiskey (2020). Follow along with the article to learn more about The Old Man season 2 episode 3.
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Disclaimer: This article contains significant spoilers for Dark Matter. Reader’s discretion is advised.
When will The Old Man season 2 episode 3 be released
As stated above, The Old Man season 2 episode 3 will be released this Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 10:00 pm ET. The episode can later be streamed on Hulu at 12:01 am ET the next day on Friday, September 20, 2024. Below is the complete list of release dates and times for the upcoming episode, along with the corresponding time zones.
Read more: The Old Man season 2 complete release schedule
Where to watch The Old Man season 2 episode 3
The Old Man season 2 episode 3 will first arrive on FX, the only network where viewers can catch the initial broadcast before the episode becomes available on a streamer. As for the online audience, episode 3 of the second season and all the latest and preceding installments of the show will be released on Hulu.
Given Hulu is unavailable beyond the U.S. due to geographical limitations on the streamer, the latest episodes of The Old Man season 2 and the entire previous installment will be available on Disney+.
A brief recap of The Old Man season 2 episode 1 & 2
The Old Man season 2 episode 1 kicked off with Dan and Harper making their way through Afghanistan as discretely as possible, to rescue Emily from Hamzad. Suddenly they got ambushed, and their driver was killed alongside the attackers.
The duo eventually met Omar, who agreed to help them after learning that Hamzad kidnapped an FBI agent. Dan and Harper soon learned that Omar was simply a wolf in sheep’s clothing. During an intense brawl breaking out between Dan and Omar, the latter he proclaimed to be a spy of the Taliban.
The duo managed to escape after Dan successfully blinded his opponent in one eye with his knife. In the meantime, Harper also figured out after talking to Marion that the man tasked to escort him and Dan was named Ali, and their driver was simply pretending to be the subordinate of Abdul Nazary.
The duo made it to a cave between the mountains for safety. The episode ended with Dan waking up from his sleep and finding Hamzad pointing his gun towards him.
Read more: Complete list of cast in The Old Man season 2
The second episode resumed on Emily’s arrival in Hamzad’s village, where she eventually discovered that she was his daughter, who was taken away from him by her mother and Dan. Emily wanted to learn even one positive aspect that her biological father remembers about his wife.
An intense physical fight broke out between the father and daughter, but they eventually stopped and reflected on their actions, both emotionally shattered by the confrontation.
With growing tension within the family, Omar emerged as a new threat, attempting to seize control of the lithium deposit to solidify his power and influence. Omar was also interested in the FBI agent who was rumored to be kidnapped by Hamzad. The episode ended with Omar arriving at Hamzad’s village with his men, all armed.
To safeguard his daughter, Hamzad took Emily to a cave, which was a secret hiding spot that only he and his wife knew about. Coincidentally, after finding Dan there, Hamzad pulled his gun and shot at him.
Read more: Did Hamzad fire at Dan?
What to expect from The Old Man season 2 episode 3 (speculative)
The Old Man season 2 episode 3 will likely see an intense confrontation between Hamzad and Dan. It is very unlikely that the former to kill Dan in an instant due to the animosity he harbored within him for the betrayal, for 30 years. The episode will also highlight Omar’s next steps and the impending fate of the village, which his family Hamzad protected and treasured this far.
Read more: What's coming to Hulu this September 2024?
Stay tuned for more news and updates on FX’s The Old Man and all your favorite TV shows and movies as 2024 progresses.
