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People Like Us Season 3

People Like Us Season 3  ·  2023, Singapore
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● Completed 🕑 2023

Post-‘honeymoon’ phase, Rai and Haniff face challenges as a serodiscordant couple. To deal with grief, Joel binge-eats and struggles with dating again. At the same time, Ridzwan distracts himself with work and sex.…

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In the evocative third season of 'People Like Us,' Singapore's groundbreaking queer drama returns to explore love, loss, and resilience with unflinching honesty. The series picks up with Rai and Haniff navigating the fragile aftermath of their honeymoon phase as a serodiscordant couple—a relationship where one partner is HIV-positive—testing their commitment against societal judgment and internal fears. Meanwhile, Joel, still grappling with grief, spirals into binge-eating as a coping mechanism while tentatively re-entering the dating scene, hoping for connection but haunted by past pain. Adding another layer, Ridzwan buries his emotions under a relentless schedule of work and casual encounters, masking a deep loneliness. Across six tightly crafted episodes, 'People Like Us' weaves these intersecting storylines into a tapestry of modern queer love in Singapore, tackling mental health, stigma, and the messy, beautiful reality of finding your people. What makes this season special is its raw authenticity—the performances are intimate, the dialogue rings true, and the show dares to show flawed, hopeful humans trying to heal. A must-watch for those craving mature, heartfelt LGBTQ+ storytelling.

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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 1
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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 2
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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 3
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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 4
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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 5
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People Like Us Season 3 Episode 6
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blueberry_kiwi
April 2025
9/10
I am absolutely wrecked in the best way. Rai and Haniff's love is so tender and real—every glance, every touch, every hard conversation. Finally, a BL that shows a couple facing real-world challenges without losing the romance. Their serodiscordant journey gave me hope and made me cry. Joel's storyline also broke my heart; I just want to hug him.
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plot_ninja
March 2025
7/10
I appreciate the ambition, but the 6-episode runtime means some arcs feel rushed. Ridzwan's storyline, in particular, needed more development to really land. That said, the writing is sharp, and the performances—especially Leon Cheo—save it from feeling melodramatic. A solid, if slightly uneven, season.
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social_lens
May 2025
10/10
This is the queer representation we need more of. The show explores consent, stigma, and emotional vulnerability without demonizing any character. The handling of Haniff's status as HIV-positive is respectful and educational—no fear-mongering, just honest conversation. And the way Joel's binge-eating is portrayed as a grief response rather than a punchline? Incredible.
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melody_muse
June 2025
8/10
The music in this season truly carries the emotional weight. The original score is subtle but gut-wrenching during the quiet moments, and the few licensed songs are perfectly chosen. I immediately Shazamed two tracks. If you're a sucker for a well-placed ballad, this series delivers.