‘Yellowjackets’ Creators Give Release Update on Mysterious Bonus Episode

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As a cinephile with over two decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a tad frustrated by the elusive bonus episode of ‘Yellowjackets‘. It’s like that one unopened present lurking under the Christmas tree, taunting you every day.

It was announced that the makers of the series Yellowjackets were developing an extra episode. Although this hasn’t been aired yet, it’s known to exist and won’t be shown until Season 3. Fans noticed that Season 2 had one less episode than Season 1, leading some to speculate about a missing episode. This theory was validated shortly after the Season 2 finale in 2023, revealing that indeed, there is an additional Yellowjackets episode. Initially planned for release between Seasons 2 and 3, fans eagerly awaited its arrival in 2024 to bridge the gap until Season 3, which was scheduled for 2025.

As a devoted Yellowjackets fan, I can’t help but feel a pang of anticipation as the end of 2024 is fast approaching, and that long-awaited bonus episode remains elusive. However, there’s a glimmer of hope – in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Ashley Lyle, one of the show’s co-creators, revealed that the bonus episode indeed exists. The catch? We might need to be patient for a little longer before we can finally watch it.

The popular series “Yellowjackets” is scheduled to make a comeback on February 16, 2025, with a double premiere for Season 3. Similar to Season 1, the new season will consist of ten episodes that will conclude on April 13, 2025. At this point, it’s unclear whether the bonus episode is part of the main 10-episode run for “Yellowjackets” Season 3. Therefore, its theme and release date remain uncertain.

Where Is That Bonus ‘Yellowjackets’ Episode?

Fans of the show Yellowjackets are let down by the absence of a bonus episode, especially considering how other shows use them to keep viewers engaged during breaks between seasons. For instance, Doctor Who often releases Christmas episodes to fill the gap until the next season. Similarly, after a long break between Season 1 and Season 2, Invincible released the special “Invincible: Atom Eve,” which delved into Atom Eve’s origins and generated excitement for Season 2. Given that it will be almost two years since Season 2 of Yellowjackets ended when Season 3 premieres, a bonus episode would have been beneficial in making the wait seem less agonizing.

The big question fans have regarding the bonus episode of Yellowjackets is: what exactly could it be about? There are plenty of mysteries in the series left unresolved, and a bonus episode could certainly focus on one of those elements. While one would assume it would delve into one of the main characters, it could also be an entire episode dedicated to the friends and loved ones of the girls who thought they all died in the plane crash. That type of episode might break up the main flow of Yellowjackets‘ traditional narrative, but it sounds like a good one-off special. The status of the one-off remains up in the air, but with Yellowjackets Season 3 just around the corner, it is likely that fans will be too preoccupied unraveling the mysteries and complex characters to focus on this missing episode.

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2024-12-03 00:33