Nobody (Series)/Season 3

"*She called him **Handsome Joe**,*"
—Teaser for *Season 3*[src]

The **third season** of *Nobody* was released throughout May 2021. It consists of eight episodes.

## Plot

*Mere months after the closing of the Empire Killer case, Nobody and his various allies maintain their steadfast watch over New York City. But none are prepared for the arrival of a dangerous threat unlike anything the city has ever seen, something that could spell the doom of the City That Never Sleeps.*

## Synopsis

### 'Manifest Destiny'

A boat travels down the Hudson River, with its sole passenger, a man named Zhao, smiling at the New York City skyline, having travelled far.

Six months following the conclusion to the Empire Killer case, Michael Keene continues to train Cassidy Lynn inside an obstacle course in an abandoned multi-story parking lot. Cassidy, who has already neared the peak of human fitness in such a short period of time, complains that Nobody is going too soft on her. Before Nobody resets the course, he receives a call from Adrian that a vigilante known as the East Harlem Arsonist has struck again, this time at East 118th Street. Michael puts on his vigilante gear and heads off into the night.

Arriving at the scene, Nobody is surprised to find that most of the cops now appreciate his presence and allow him to walk among them freely and give him details. Joined by Adrian and several other cops, Nobody tracks the most likely escape route for the arsonist and they spread out to find them. Nobody eventually finds the arsonist, who wields a pair of wrist-mounted flamethrowers. Although Nobody is able to physically defeat the arsonist, his gear is badly burned by the arsonist, who then escapes across the rooftops. Having seen the arsonist's partially concealed face, Nobody gives details of their appearance as well as of the arsonist's flamethrowers. With dawn approaching, Nobody leaves the scene and returns home to his warehouse, having moved out of his apartment following the death of Sophie.

Michael is joined at his warehouse by Stephanie, who has finished her night-shift and begins tending to Michael's injuries. When she finishes, Michael offers to order them takeout, only to fall asleep in the middle of giving his order. The next morning, Michael attends therapy with Minerva, in which he confirms that he has stuck to a regular nightly patrol schedule, giving him a chance to balance his civilian and vigilante life. He also admits that he holds feelings for Stephanie, something that Minerva congratulates him for as it is a sign that his empathy is improving. Before Michael leaves, Minerva asks if he is still driving out to Brooklyn, which Michael confirms. Michael then drives to the Hardy Psychiatric Institute, where he visits Joseph Hertford. Joseph, whose face has been stitched back on after he cut it off, is ecstatic to see his old friend, but Michael is disturbed by the fact that Joseph's mental state appears to have deteriorated. Joseph also refuses to answer why he is being forced to wear a straightjacket.

## Characters

### Main

* Michael Keene/Nobody: a vigilante with a superhuman photographic memory who protects New York City from organized crime, often at any cost
* Adrian Sheppard: a detective in the NYPD's Major Crimes Unit who aids Nobody in his vigilante campaign by providing police support
* Cassidy Lynn/The Rook: a traumatized young woman rescued by Nobody who seeks to become a vigilante herself and enlists Nobody to train her
* Stephanie Grimes/Black Mamba: a nurse who previously helped Nobody against the Empire Killer and now operates as his partner Black Mamba
* Minerva Hardy: Michael's therapist who provides psychological analyses of the criminals that Michael faces
* Archie Shaw/The Crooked Man: NYC's most powerful crime boss who was crippled by his twin brother Deacon and now uses his fearsome reputation to consolidate his power
* Joseph Hertford/Handsome Joe: Michael's former roommate and best friend who has been driven insane following the Empire Killer case

### Supporting

* Erik Grayson: a criminal suffering from severe pyromania who becomes Nobody's latest target
* Thomas Lynn: the father of Cassidy Lynn who is running for mayor of New York City, making him a target of the criminal underworld
* Patrick Hayward: the lieutenant of the Major Crimes Unit who is torn between his alliance with the Crooked Man and his oath to safeguard New York City
* Mariana Montoya: Adrian's partner in the Major Crimes Unit who allies with the Crooked Man to protect her ailing mother
* Anatoly Sergeyev: the chief forensics officer of the Major Crimes Unit with a dark past linking him to the Empire Killer case

## Trivia

* Joseph Hertford, a supporting character in the previous two seasons, serves as this season's primary antagonist under the name "Handsome Joe".
* This season takes place approximately six months after the finale of *Season 2*.
* "Nobody's Crew" is officially renamed to "The Syndicate" in this season.
* This season confirms that Nobody's photographic memory is, in fact, a superhuman ability. It also reveals that he possesses superhuman strength, which was previously hinted at in *Season 2*.
* This is the first season in which Deacon Shaw does not appear.