Face Off Season 3

If you want reality entertainment that actually understands its own format, Face Off Season 3 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for the format — it delivers exactly what it promises. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Face Off Season 3 is worth clearing space for. The production behind Face Off Season 3 knows exactly which moments to let breathe. The third season of the Syfy reality television series Face Off premiered on August 21, 2012 and ended October 31, 2012. The season featured twelve prosthetic makeup artists competing against each other to create makeup effects. In the finale, they were voted on by the public in a live broadcast on Halloween. Glenn Hetrick and Michael Westmore lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2012. Face Off Season 3 understands the difference between manufactured drama and the real thing, and leans on the latter. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Best watched with company, Face Off Season 3 generates takes from everyone in the room. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The production understands its own premise and executes on it without apology. If you have enjoyed similar formats before, this is one of the stronger examples of what the genre can do.