Ever since the late 90s, the opioid epidemic has run rampant throughout the United States, sparking violence, crime, and drug abuse. The CDC has noted that the dangers of drug overdoses continue to rise, specifically in rural areas, which, in part, sets the scene for the series Hightown. Based in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the seasonal vacation spot has relatively few permanent residents. With approximately 15% to 19% of Americans living in similar rural towns, there is undoubtedly a wide audience that relates to a series like Hightown — which is probably why it’s been renewed for its third season.
Whether you live in a small town or not, you might be curious to see the crime drama in its final season. Wrapping up the series, this might be the best yet, with twists and story arcs in every episode. That’s why we’ve come up with the answers for where and, more importantly, when you can catch the premier of Hightown Season 3.
Hightown
- Release Date
- 2019-00-00
- Main Genre
- Crime
When Is the Release Date for ‘Hightown’ Season 3?
Season 3 of Hightown is set to release its first new episode on January 26, 2024.
Where Will ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Be Streaming?
Hightown is a Starz Original program and is, therefore, being released onto its streaming platform.
Watch on Starz
When Will ‘Hightown’ Season 3 Be On DVD and Blu-ray?
Although the first two seasons of Hightown are available for digital purchase on streaming platforms like Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, and Vudu, there has yet to be a physical release of the series on DVD or Blu-ray.
Watch the Trailer for ‘Hightown’ Season 3
Starz released a trailer for the new season of Hightown on its YouTube channel on January 11, 2024.
The trailer kicks off with Jackie, played by Monica Raymund (Chicago Fire), on the phone announcing that she has information about a murder. But as it cuts to a scene of Jackie drinking liquor at a bar while taking illicit drugs, we are reminded why the National Marine Fisheries Service Agent can be a bit unreliable with her information. As the sun lays over Provincetown in the late afternoon, Detective Ray Abruzzo (James Badge Dale) calls Jackie into the office to talk, and while she claims not to know why they want to talk, scenes of her drinking, driving, and crawling through a window suspiciously play on the screen. As Jackie goes on about working on a missing persons case, the cast of the show flashes through in a montage, with buildings on fire and murder victims being discovered in various locations. The teams are forced to come together, worried that the other will step on their toes during investigations, police chases, raids, and drug deals. On-screen, the words “The lies come to an end” appear, signifying that all the mysteries in the series are about to come to a close. As each character is exposed, they are faced with a decision to make: will they accept justice or continue the life of crime all the way to the end?
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