The third and final season of Lisa Kudrow‘s HBO sitcom has garnered mostly positive reviews, leading to a considerable improvement in the show’s Rotten Tomatoes score. Kudrow created the show with Michael Patrick King. The plot revolves around Valerie Cherish (Kudrow), a veteran sitcom star navigating the constantly changing TV industry. Season 1 debuted on June 5, 2005, followed by Season 2 on November 9, 2014, and Season 3 on March 22, 2026.

What critics are saying about The Comeback Season 3 in reviews

The Comeback Season 3 has drawn significantly better reviews than the past two seasons. Cher Thompson of Screen Rant wrote, “Kudrow, in her element throughout this season, is a tour de force in her final outing as the beloved star, reminding us that at the end of the day, Valerie Cherish has never really needed a comeback: she’s been here all along.”

Mashable’s Belen Edwards observed, “The Comeback Season 3’s AI focus lends it an urgency that sets it apart from its prior two outings,” before adding, “Yes, it’s still hilarious, cynical, and a remarkable showcase for Kudrow in her best role. But on top of all that, it’s also something else: a warning.”

Furthermore, Chris Vognar of The Boston Globe hailed the performances of Kudrow and other members of the returning cast as “pitch perfect.”

Hunter Ingram of TheWrap declared that Kudrow is “extraordinary” as Valerie. Meanwhile, IndieWire’s Ben Travers noted, “Throughout it all, Kudrow astounds. The Friends breakout and 15-time Emmy nominee (with one win) imbues Valerie with an irrepressible optimism and staggering versatility.”

The Comeback Season 3 gets the best score on Rotten Tomatoes in the show’s history

The Comeback Season 3 has a 93% rating on the review-aggregating site Rotten Tomatoes. In contrast, the first season has a 65% score, and Season 2 has a score of 86%. This has led to an average 81% rating for the whole show.

New episodes of The Comeback Season 3 air weekly on Sundays.