Past - [s3e3] Five Minutes

The antagonist Frederick Gideon and his echo companions use the Anywhere Key to begin gathering resources and weapons to blend into modern-day Matheson. Critical Reception

Driven by a desire to see his late father, Bode uses the Timeshift Key and the grandfather clock to travel back five minutes. However, he recklessly jumps further back into a pivotal moment from the past where he encounters Dodge and Eden. His interference inadvertently allows Dodge to follow him back to the present. [S3E3] Five Minutes Past

On a more positive note, some fans were thrilled by the "major unexpected twist" of Dodge’s return. Vulture praised the return of Laysla De Oliveira, noting her "villainous energy" was a highlight that the season had previously lacked. The antagonist Frederick Gideon and his echo companions

The story follows three primary emotional and supernatural arcs: His interference inadvertently allows Dodge to follow him

Nina uses the Head Key to delve into her own memories. While she initially seeks comfort in memories of Rendell, she is forced to confront the darker reality of her past struggle with alcoholism.

The introduction of time travel raised concerns about plot holes and the "Butterfly Effect." Critics noted that the rules of the Timeshift Key seemed inconsistent, leading to a feeling that the show was "running on fumes" toward its conclusion.