The Yellowjackets are at a turning point, both in 1996 and the present day.

Here’s where things stand ahead of season 3.

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Warning: This article contains spoilers forYellowjacketsseason 2.

(L-R): Christina Ricci as Misty, Juliette Lewis as Natalie, Tawny Cypress as Taissa, Lauren Ambrose as Van and Simone Kessell as Lottie in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

The adult Yellowjackets in the season 2 finale.Credit:Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

Things changed permanently for theYellowjacketsgals both in 1996 and the present at the end ofseason 2.

Meanwhile, all of the biggest secrets from season 1 What actually happened to Adam?

Who was behind the blackmail plot?

Sophie Thatcher as Teen Natalie in YELLOWJACKETS,

Natalie in the Yellowjackets season 2 finale.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

are out in the open, at least in the present.

They have bigger problems to deal with, however like not starving to death before the winter ends.

But there are still many questions left unanswered.

(L-R): Lauren Ambrose as Van, Tawny Cypress as Taissa, Christina Ricci as Misty, Melanie Lynskey as Shauna and Juliette Lewis as Natalie in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

The present day Yellowjackets in the season 2 finale.Colin Bentley/SHOWTIME

So, lets break down theYellowjacketsseason 2 ending and what might be in store for the characters inseason 3.

Where are the Yellowjackets in 1996?

Those arent the only tensions heading into season 3.

Juliette Lewis as Natalie in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

Adult Natalie on the plane in the Yellowjackets season 2 finale.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

Where are the Yellowjackets in the present day?

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Theyre not doing great!

One character who is actually doing okay is Shauna (Melanie Lynskey).

(L-R): Lauren Ambrose as Van and Tawny Cypress as Taissa in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

Taissa and Van in Yellowjackets season 2.Colin Bentley/SHOWTIME

What happened to Natalie?

Poor, Natalie (Juliette Lewis).

Shes taken out on a stretcher and declared dead by drug overdose, making her return highly unlikely.

Lauren Ambrose as Van and Tawny Cypress as Taissa in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

Taissa in Yellowjackets season 2.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

Are Taissa and Van back together?

Trauma bonding is powerful, though, and first-look images from season 3 show the couple in romantic poses.

Outside of their relationship, both characters futures are uncertain.

Steven Krueger as Ben Scott in YELLOWJACKETS, “Storytelling”.

Coach Ben in Yellowjackets season 2.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME

Van has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and only has a few months left to live.

Then theres the problem of the other self that comes out when Taissa is sleepwalking.

You know, the one that killed her dog in a blood sacrifice to win her state senate election?

So, can Van and Taissas love survive season 3?

Youll have to tune in to see.

When does Yellowjackets season 3 premiere?

Yellowjacketsseason 3 premieres on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, on Paramount+.

Where can I watchYellowjackets?

Yellowjacketsis available tostream on Paramount+.

Season 1 is alsostreaming on Netflix.