How to Watch The Third Day on HBO Max

March 14, 2023

Split in two halves, The Third Day on HBO Max is a thriller series set on Osea, a mysterious island off the British coast. The first half follows Sam (Jude Law) who, enraptured by its picturesque landscape, finds himself unable to leave. But leave he must in order to save himself from the island’s rituals. The second half is about Helen (Naomie Harris), a single mother who comes to the island with her daughters for a birthday trip but soon gets embroiled in a power battle.

Where to Watch The Third Day

Good news! You and your family can enjoy not only The Third Day but everything HBO Max has to offer. With HBO Max, you can watch your favorite TV shows, movies, documentaries, and more for $9.99 a month or go ad-free with the $15.99 plan. Save up to 20% on yearly plans by choosing either $99.99 with ads or $149.99 without ads. Access the best of HBO from your smartphone, tablet, smart TV, laptop, or streaming device.

How Many Episodes Are in The Third Day?

There are six episodes in The Third Day. The runtime of the episodes averages between 57-61 minutes. You can check the complete list of The Third Day episodes and their release dates below.

“Friday – The Father”: September 15, 2020
“Saturday – The Son”: September 22, 2020
“Sunday – The Ghost”: September 29, 2020
“Monday – The Mother”: October 6, 2020
“Tuesday – The Daughter”: October 13, 2020
“Last Day – The Dark”: October 20, 2020

What Are the Critics Saying About The Third Day?

The Third Day has an official critics rating of 79% and an average audience score of 55% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Susannah Butter from London Evening Standard writes, “Prepare to be unnerved and intrigued in equal measure, there’s a sense that something wicked is coming, and you won’t be able to look away.”

The Hollywood Reporter’s Dan Fienberg says, “Although it’s made fairly watchable by several strong star turns and some lovely visuals, the fiction… proves far less interesting than the verifiable history, layering on one unsurprising genre twist after another with almost no real visceral impact.”

Is The Third Day Suitable for Kids?

The Third Day is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.

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