The third season of the crime thriller series , subtitled Deadly Trails , follows private detective Cassie Dewell and undersheriff Jenny Hoyt as they investigate a new mystery involving a backcountry outfitter and a series of disappearances in the Montana wilderness. Core Plot and Premise
Critics noted that Reba McEntire's performance added a unique "folksy yet menacing" energy to the show, shifting the tone slightly from earlier seasons. Big Sky (S03)
The season highlights how the isolation of the mountains can hide crimes and create a sense of lawlessness. The third season of the crime thriller series
The season centers on , a luxury glamping business run by the matriarch Sunny Barnes (played by Reba McEntire). When a backpacker goes missing near the camp, Cassie and Jenny are drawn into a web of family secrets, mountain lore, and a murderous threat lurking in the woods. Unlike previous seasons that focused on human trafficking or drug cartels, Season 3 leans into the "wilderness horror" and family drama elements of the Montana setting. Key Characters and Cast The season centers on , a luxury glamping
The season premiered on September 21, 2022, on ABC.
The tough undersheriff working within the legal system to bring criminals to justice.
Much of the conflict arises from the Barnes family's internal struggles and the lengths they go to for "blood."