The View Season 3

Right now you can watch The View Season 3 on and — and it is more addictive than the premise lets on. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 4/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. The casting and pacing are what separate this from the rest of the genre. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The View Season 3 earns its spot. The View Season 3 has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. For season 3, original panellist Debbie Matenopoulos was replaced by journalist Lisa Ling. Meredith Vieira and Joy Behar lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1999. The format has been replicated endlessly since The View Season 3 first appeared, which is its own form of tribute. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Reality sceptics are warned — The View Season 3 has converted more than a few doubters. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. The format has been copied endlessly since The View Season 3 first appeared, which is the most honest tribute the industry knows how to give. Impossible to watch casually.