The smash hit sitcom One Day at a Time will be returning to Netflix for season 3 in 2019. After an amazing first 2 outings, it is no surprise that a new season is coming. With many fans waiting in anticipation for the latest season’s arrival, here is everything we know so far for season 3 of One Day at a Time.
One Day at a Time is based on the CBS sitcom of the same name. The show has been highly praised for its take on sensitive topics such as racism, sexism, religion, PTSD, depression, and sexuality. In its very first season, the show was nominated for an Emmy. While it didn’t win the Emmy, it did go on to win four awards from the Imagen Foundation Awards.
The series follows the life of a Cuban-American family. The matriarch of the family, Penelope Alvarez, has separated from her husband due to his alcoholism and has moved away with both her children. With the help of her mother, Lydia, she raises her two children, Elena and Alex, as a single mother. When she isn’t busy raising her kids or working as a nurse, she tries to date again. Along the way, we see the ups and downs of life as a whole and the important issues that Hispanic families deal with in day-to-day life.
Season 2 finale recap
It was set to be an incredibly emotional finale for Lydia. After her stroke in the episode before, it looked like Lydia was set to pass away. Given the choice to leave or stay by the love of her life, Berto, Lydia decides she isn’t ready to die yet and awakes from her coma. To celebrate her recovery, both Lydia and Schneider officially became US citizens.
Justina Machado as Penelope (Left) and Rita Monroe as Lydia (Right)
Who is in the cast for season 3?
The main cast is set to return for season 3:
| Role | Actor/Actress | Where have I seen them before? |
|---|---|---|
| Penelope | Justina Machado | Torque, Six Feet Under, The Purge: Anarchy |
| Lydia | Rita Monroe | West Side Story, OZ, The King and I |
| Elena | Isabelle Gomez | Matador, Modern Family, Noches Con Platanito |
| Schneider | Todd Grinnell | Hollywoodland, How I Met Your Mother, Revenge |
| Doctor Berkowitz | Stephen Tobolowsky | Memento. Spaceballs. Groundhog Day |
| Alex | Marcel Ruiz | Snowfall |
Other recurring actors, such as Ed Quinn and James Martinez, will most likely return as Max and Victor, respectively.
Where is production up to?
By now, it is likely that production has finished on the series, as filming began earlier this year. We got two production updates via Twitter in July 2018.
The Trailer
A trailer for season 3 has finally arrived!
When is the release date for Season 3?
It has been confirmed officially by Netflix that season 3 will air on February 8th, 2019!
Are you excited for season 3 of One Day at a Time? Let us know in the comments below!
