2011/09/13
by Chanel
NBC’s Parenthood kicks off its third season this Tuesday at 10/9c, and thankfully there’s no shortage of family drama. Crosby (Dax Shepard) and Jasmine (Joy Bryant) are back out of love — but for how long? Adam (Peter Krause) and Kristina are baby-bound — but will complications ensue? Sarah (Lauren Graham) and Mark (Jason Ritter) are in puppy love — but there’s a twist. And that’s just a third of the Braverman clan!
Showrunner Jason Katims answers TVLine’s questions about what to expect from the heart-wrenching drama’s new year.
TVLINE | Let’s start with Crosby, Jasmine and Jabbar. Where does Season 3 find this dysfunctional family unit?
From the beginning of the season, we’re watching these parents – who have the best possible intentions for the sake of their son — trying to move on with their lives. But that becomes more complicated as they both get romantically involved with other people. One thing we will be exploring over the season is whether or not Crosby and Jasmine still have feelings for each other. We’re not ignoring the fact they there’s such a great chemistry between them, but we do want to explore the idea of co-parenting.
TVLINE | We know that D.B. Woodside is coming in as Jasmine’s love interest. Is Crosby not a fan?
D.B. plays Jabar’s pediatrician, and that’s how we first meet him. There is a chemistry between his Dr. Joe and Jasmine, and Crosby isn’t happy about that on several levels. He doesn’t think it’s a great thing for her to be dating Jabbar’s doctor. Though given his history, it’s hard for him to get up on a high horse — but he does anyway.
