Despite the occasional jaw-dropping moment, Yellowjackets continues to feel unmoored this season, especially when it comes to its adult timeline. Not only does the series have no clue what to do with several members of its ensemble — it also seems like it's just treading water until it can get to its terrifying Season 1 cold open.

Showtime's 'Yellowjackets' returns for Season 3 starring Melanie Lynskey, Christina Ricci, Elijah Wood, and more. REVIEW

The teen Yellowjackets seem to be having fun when we first rejoin them. Taking bets now for which one gets eaten first.

An unexpected visitor shows up on Adult Shauna’s doorstep, prompting Callie to get ideas. Young Shauna makes a new friend.

Warning: This post contain spoilers for the first two episode of Yellowjackets Season 3. If there's anything Yellowjackets loves to do, it's introduce potential new threats for the adult survivors to deal with in the present-day timeline.

Learn more The hit thriller show Yellowjackets is finally back with season three after a nearly two-year hiatus, with plenty of twists and turns awaiting as the characters fight to survive in the past and present timelines.

Season 3 of Showtime's hit series is being plucked from the remote wilderness. Season 2 premiered in 2023 and continued to follow the stranded teen plane crash survivors and their adult selves still grappling with the dark experience over two decades later.