Veronica Mars: Complete Third Season DVD Review (2007)

With Veronica out of high school and now a freshman at Hearst College, a new chapter begins for the series that unfortunately must end--the CW canceled the show, which is a shame since it was their best show.

For the most part, this third and final season of “Mars” nixed the long story arcs found in the previous two seasons in favor of shorter storylines and even, in some cases, episodes that could stand on their own.

As such, gumshoe Veronica (Kristen Bell) seems busier than ever, working to uncover any number of crimes unfolding on campus, starting with the identity of the Hearst College rapist.

Swirling in the subplots is Veronica's love life, her friendships, and a hive of mini-mysteries.

This sharply written show doesn't just nail the college experience the way it did the high school experience, it also has a deep understanding for the years that accompany it.

That's just one reason it was such a necessary part of the television universe, and why it will be missed.

Grade: B+

Third Season Episode List:
- Welcome Wagon
- My Big Fat Greek Rush Week
- Wichita Linebacker
- Charlie Don't Surf
- President Evil
- Hi, Infidelity
- Of Voice and Men
- Lord of the Ps
- Spit & Eggs
- Show Me The Monkey
- Poughkimpsee, Tramps and Thieves
- There's Gotta Be A Morning After Pill
- Postgame Mortem
- Mars, Bars
- Papa's Cabin
- Un-American Graffiti
- Debasement Tapes
- I Know What You'll Do Next Summer
- Weevies Wobble
- The Bitch Is Back

DVD Features:
- Pitching Season 4 - An in-depth interview w/ Creator Rob Thomas discussing a new direction for the series presented to network executives that picks up years later, with Veronica as a rookie FBI agent.
- Going Undercover with Rob Thomas - Show Creator Rob Thomas walks us through some of the most memorable moments from Season 3
- Webisode Gallery with cast interviews and various set tours
- Unaired Scenes with introductions by Rob Thomas
- Gag Reel

Technical Specs:
- Languages: English
- Subtitles (feature only): French, Spanish
- CC: Yes
- Estimated feature run time: 900 mins
- Estimated EC runtime: 145 mins.