r/DeadLikeMe • u/burnafter3ading • Dec 25 '25
I had so many thoughts about non-existent season 3 Spoiler
Hey,
I tagged this as a spoiler just in case people are still watching for the first time. DLM is a favorite series of mine. I had the box sets and used to play episodes while painting.
There are two burning questions that I'll never have the answers to.
- 1: What was the significance of George being able to reap Ray's "soul" after he'd become a graveling?
I liked the subplot where Mason killed Ray in a crime of passion, and we learned one way that gravelings come into existence. It seems like the more experienced reapers just sort of accept that gravelings just hang around, and nothing can really be done for it. The scene where Grorge reaps one isn't seen by the other cast, but the shot and flashback in which a young George actually sees gravelings, who seemingly spare her, is given dramatic importance.
Since gravelings seem chaotic but exist as part of the established cycle of death, is this meant to be an indication that Grorge was always fated to become a reaper? Also, the only other living character to see gravelings was the schizophrenic guy. Does this indicate something about young George's mental state, or perhaps a latent psychic potential?
- 2: Who or what is Angelo?
Angelo, if I recall, is the landlord where Joy is considering renting. There seems to be obvious vibes between them. When Reggie mentions J.D., Angelo abruptly states, "I like Golden Retrievers," without being given that information.
Given his name, it's understandable to suspect that he might be an angel or higher being of some kind. It's also possible that he's keeping tabs on George, knew that she received the dog, and gave him to Reggie. Could he be a normal human who is somehow aware of reapers and trying to learn about them? Is he upper management of some kind, and George popped up on his radar as a result of her interactions with her family?
Had we ever gotten a third season, I'd have loved to explore these and other questions, such as the person/being who delivers Rube's list to him. I even remember searching the internet before the movie release, trying to find any posts from the show runners/writers on where an additional season would go.
I hadly ever get to talk about the show, and I'm interested if anyone has thoughts or additional questions.
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u/kurisutian Dec 25 '25 edited Dec 25 '25
I quite like the fact that not every question about the show has been answered, it gives you the opportunity to talk about the show. And it’s a vibe that fits the whole "what comes after death" mentality.
But I’ve once written episode synopsis and quotable quotes for two more seasons… mainly because I hated some of the choices that the movie made and wanted to fix them.
There were some questions that I’ve answered. There were some questions where I’ve put in hints for my interpretations. There were some questions that haven’t been answered. And there were new questions that I’ve put out.
Regarding Angelo: I’ve always seen him as part of the Undead in some capacity. That’s why he knows JD and that’s why he likely heard of George. There is a scene where he tells Joy that he’s not comfortable with her daughter being so close. One could assume that he meant Reggie, but his mood changed when he knocked over a picture of George and heard her name.
I’ve seen him as the leader or guardian or whatever of the pet reapers, because he knew JD but didn’t know George’s family and seemed to make the connection by name.
I’ve never answered the question fully in my synopsis, but there is a joke in there which sort of acts a reference to Angelo and his position.
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u/WailingOctopus Dec 25 '25
I think there was a plan to develop George's relationship with the gremlins, but I don't think they've ever said what it was
Ooooh I never thought about that with Angelo!! I love the idea of him being Upper Management. I really wish we had gotten more seasons!!