Well, we’ve finally reached the end. Twenty six episodes, one hiatus, lots of crying, screaming and cheering, and one finale to top it all off. It’s hard to believe that it’s finally over. Well, for now. We have a whole nother season to look forward to! I won’t get into the sap here (you can find it on my Twitter and Tumblr, though), but it’s truly been a pleasure to write these recaps for y’all. 

An action-packed finale! The Outsiders and Team join up to take down the trouble in Markovia. Brion murders his Uncle, and Tara is revealed to the team. Jefferson is elected to be the new leader of the Justice League. Slobo is squashed in a post-credits scene… did I miss anything? We’ll find out below!

1. Jeff to the Rescue: Jefferson arrives at Dick and Barbara’s apartment, having heard about the coup in Markovia. Barbara explains how a win for the Outsiders will help improve the League’s public opinion, but a loss could severely damage it. This is why M’gann is leading Gamma squad through Markovian air space, having combined members of the Team and the Outsiders to prevent Dr. Eks from executing King Gregor’s loyal followers. Meanwhile, Beta squad (Artemis, Nightwing, Halo, Forager and Conner) prepares to boom tube straight to Markovburg to back up Alpha squad (Brion, Tara, Beast Boy and Vic) as they take the fight right to Bedlam. Oracle will coordinate all three squads while keeping the League and Batman’s team informed. 
2. The Light’s Plan: Everything is in place on the Light’s end, and all players are prepared. Lex is positive that the Outsiders will fail, thus proving his media stance on them and swaying the public’s opinion back in his favor. He will implement the hero registry, which the members of Infinity Inc. will quickly join, rendering the League obsolete. In order to ensure a public failure, the Light plans to sacrifice Tara’s position as their mole and have her kill Beast Boy. 
3. Attack on Markovburg: Beta Squad arrives on scene first, cornering Delamb. Vertigo stops them and allows Delamb to get away. He isn’t able to get far, for Alpha finds him and prepares an attack. Geoforce and Tara lead the attack, while Jeff calls on Cyborg for a different mission. During the scuffle, Beast Boy’s arm gets broken. Gamma squad was able to free the loyal subjects from Dr. Eks, and Nightwing musters up the strength to hit Vertigo with an escrima stick, knocking him out. He updates Gamma squad before Beta squad follows after Alpha. 
4. Swerve of the Judas Contract: Geoforce is finally able to trap Delamb, seething with rage over the miseries he has caused him. Cameras are on him, and the stakes are high. He’s about to take him out for good, but Beast Boy pleads with him otherwise. This is when Deathstroke cuts in on Tara’s comm, urging her that now is the time to kill Beast Boy. Before she can, she is stopped by Artemis, who knew she was a mole the entire time. Geoforce is shocked at his sister’s betrayal, and I update my list as to the amount of ‘betrayals’ he has suffered this season. Tara ultimately chooses the new friends she’s made, and tears off her comm link. Cyborg uses this link to show Jeff who’s on the other end. Bus-ted. 
5. Say Uncle: As Brion mulls over this latest betrayal, Ambassador Baazovi arrives. Delamb escapes from his confines, and the ambassador insists that Delamb must be stopped. Brion traps him once more before filling his body with hot lava (too soon?) and killing him. THis is all caught on camera, and the various heroes look on in shock. Conner and Nightwing tell Brion that he crossed a line, as they don’t kill. Meanwhile, the Ambassador insists that Brion is a hero, stirring up support from the Markovian public. With his goading, Brion decides to forgo his brother’s rule as king, and take over instead. He asks Halo and Tara to join him, but they both refuse. He orders all the heroes out of the country.
6. Consequences: Many people are devastated from Brion’s sudden turn, Violet especially. Deathstroke and Lex recount the events of Markovia, with Lex insisting that everything is still going perfectly in his plan. However, that doesn’t quite seem to be the case. Black Lightning has taken the evidence of Lex working with Deathstroke and presents it to the UN. Lex Luthor insists that it’s all fake news, but Conner steps in and stands up as a Cadmus clone, created by Lex Luthor. Guys, Conner’s development this season is just amazing. I cheered when I watched him stand up for himself. Garth calls for an immediate vote of no confidence to remove Lex from his position. Dick and Barbara watch the aftermath from home, noting how Troia is the frontrunner to replace Lex. I sure hope she is. Additionally, Commissioner Gordon has reinstated the Bat-Signal. After Tara’s trial, she is released into the custody brother, Gregor, and will do community service by working with the Outsiders. Under the Ambassador’s insisting, Brion takes back Dr. Jace. Yeah, that loud, aggravating groan? That was me. 
7. Another Influence: Vandal Savage informs the light that he and Darkseid have come to a new agreement as Darkseid continues his search for the Anti-Life Equation. It’s also revealed that the Ambassador (now known as Zviad), was partially responsible to Brion’s sudden turn. He was able to psychically manipulate Brion to follow his darkest impulses. Brion just really can’t seem to catch a break, huh?
8. A New League: Nightwing has called a meeting with all active members of the League, the Outsiders, and the Team. Aquaman, Wonder Woman and Miss Martian step down from their roles as leaders, and Nightwing elects Jefferson to lead them fairly. Jefferson agrees, on the condition that there be no more secret teams. ‘Batman, Inc.’, will be folded back into the League. The Team will remain covert, as a place for new members to learn out of the spotlight, and the Outsiders will stay as-is. Speaking of the Outsiders, they have officially welcomed Tara, Forager and Superboy as members. M’gann is surprised at this development, and tries to return her ring to Conner. Instead, he admits that he is the one who needs forgiveness from her, and the two make up. Here’s hoping for a wedding next season! (I know I’m being naive, just let me have this.)
9. Party at the Diner: A montage follows, showing the aftermath on some of the characters we’ve met. Wendy finally takes off her inhibitor collar, much to Ed’s delight. Vic stops the bullying on Cisco Ramon. Forager starts attending school as Forager and not Fred Bugg. Neither Violet not Brion seem too happy without the other, and Infinity Inc. has pledged their allegiance to Brion. At Bibbo’s diner, many of our treasures heroes just enjoy some time off with their loved ones. And then, at the very end… we get a glimpse at a ring. Could it be? Legion of Superheroes? Catch me excited for season four!

That’s all I have on Season 3, my friends! Well, recap-wise, that is. Don’t worry, we’ll have plenty of content to keep you all occupied until the arrival of Season 4. I hope you all have enjoyed this season as much as I have, and remember, we always want to hear your thoughts on our social media feeds! From us to you, stay whelmed, feel the aster, and let hope burn bright.

Are you guys staying whelmed from ‘Into the Breach’? Good! Because it’s time to get ‘Overwhelmed’. See what I did there? I only have limited time to make these cheesy jokes, so I’m going to savor them. How do I begin to describe this episode? One giant painful stab in the heart? Quick moments of happiness followed by tears? Overwhelming (heh) joy at Conner’s growth and development? I think all of the above would suffice. Yeah, that works. 

Valentine's Day is supposed to be a time for love and friendship, right? Yeah, not in Young Justice. Will tries to shoot his shot with Artemis, but the sudden betrayal to Wally’s memory is too much for Artemis to handle. She insists that Zatanna help bring his ghost back so she can get closure on their relationship. Though Zatanna doesn’t want to, she reluctantly accepts. Meanwhile, Conner brings Forager to Geranium city to help him get through his dilemma of whether he wants to stay on Earth or return to New Genesis. Intrigued? Read on!

1. News Report: On GBS news, Tod Donner recaps how the Justice League brought home the 316 rescued meta-teens. The Taos MHYC is beyond capacity with all the teens, but is making arrangements to expand and assist them. As the Light watches this broadcast, Lex announces that it’s time to put their plan into motion. Over at the Premiere Building, Violet plays dolls with Lian (who apparently knows Cheshire exists? I have questions. So many questions!) as Vic and Garfield watch the broadcast. Tod Donner continues his report by announcing Cyborg’s arrival as the newest Outsider and the impact he’s made by releasing footage of the two Granny’s merging together and insisting she is to blame for the meta-human trafficking. However, not everyone is buying Cyborg’s claims. Good World studios has denied these claims wholeheartedly, stating that Cyborg has manipulated the footage. 
2. A Valentine’s Surprise: Also watching the broadcast, Will Harper. I think my favorite part about this scene are his expressions as he’s watching the news. It’s the little things, guys. Artemis returns home, surprised to see an elaborate dinner set up. Will has asked Violet to babysit Lian at the Premiere Building, so he and Artemis can have a Valentine’s day dinner and talk about their feelings. Yeah, if you need a barf bag, now’s a good time. They agree that they both have had feelings for each other, and proceed to kiss. It doesn’t last long, though. Artemis pulls away, insisting she can’t do this. She runs to her room, crying, and grabs the photo of her and Wally. She picks up her phone and dials, saying she needs to see the person on the other end. 
3. A Tough Decision: Forager laments with Conner over his difficult choice: return to New Genesis, or remain on Earth with his new friends? Though he wants to stay on Earth, he’s troubled that he can only appear as Fred Bugg, and not Forager. Conner hopes to give him some insight and brings him to Geranium City. While the city appears normal at first, it’s actually a psychic illusion set up by Dubbilex. The real Geranium City is a safe haven for all the Cadmus genomorphs, Jim Harper, and Dr. Spence. This reveal was one of my favorite parts of the episode. It just really warmed my heart to see all the happy Genomorphs, and I finally made the connection from episode 4, where Roy said Jim was spending way too much time with his Geraniums. See, we all thought that Jim liked to garden. How wrong we were…
4. Taking the Credit: Brion appears on GBS news, talking with Tod Donner about the success of the Outsiders. Blue Beetle texts Garfield, confused about why Brion is suddenly the leader and taking credit. Gar, bless his pure heart, doesn’t mind, so long as the good message gets out. Gregor meets with Tara and Brion, and they all have some good sibling-bonding. Gregor wants to use the good press to bring home Tara and Brion, as he’s trying to change the restrictions on meta-humans not being allowed in Markovia. While this is all cute and sweet, Tara leaves the conversation to text Deathstroke and inform him of the goings-on. 
5. A Final Chance at Closure: Artemis meets with Zatanna, Raquel and M’gann under the willow tree from ‘Private Security’. She begs Zatanna to bring Wally’s ghost back so she can say goodbye and get some closure, but Zatanna is reluctant to do so. Artemis insists, so Zatanna finally relents and says she will send Artemis’ soul to Limbo so she can meet with Wally, but she has to leave by sunrise or she’ll be trapped there forever. Artemis agrees, and is thus sent. She meets with Wally, and thus all our hearts can finally start breaking. 
6. Grandchildren: Back at the Premiere Building, Garfield entertains Lian by shifting into different animals. I’m glad Lian continued to be a beacon of absolute delight this season. Truly. The fun is cut short as Metron boom tubes into the room and quickly takes Vic, Violet and Lian with him. As Lian has a grand ole time floating through space, Metron expresses interest over his ‘grandchildren’, Vic and Violet, and how they have become key players in the galactic conflict. If only Darkseid doesn’t kill them. That’s not ominous at all, Metron. With the warning sent, he returns them to the Premiere Building. 
7. A Spitfire Reunion: Artemis enjoys her time with Wally, and fans of the pairing are finally fed some great content. We get a taste of what their future might have looked like, both of them teaching at University, engaged, a little red-headed baby. But things aren’t as perfect as it seems. Zatanna and Wally keep reminding her that the sun is coming up, but Artemis couldn’t care less. She wants to stay with Wally. But he won’t let her throw her life away on a dream of what could have been. He convinces her to leave him and return to her own life so she can move on and be happy. I have to throw in a quick side note and say that the music in this episode was stellar. I got goosebumps every single time I watched Artemis leave Wally. With Spitfire shippers’ hearts broken everywhere, Artemis leaves with Zatanna, Raquel and M’gann. Raquel is surprised at Zatanna’s abilities, but Zatanna says she didn’t bring Wally back. M’gann created a psychic-playground for Artemis, and everything she experienced was of her own creation. ...Ouch. I really hope that never comes to light. 
8. What Would Superman Do?: In Dubbilex’ chambers, Forager explains his dilemma to Dubbilex. Conner encourages him by telling him that the Genomorphs have found a place in the human world, but Dubbilex isn’t so quick to agree. He explains that they are segregated, and remain hidden from humans. He wants Conner to take a stronger role in representing the Cadmus creations. Forager takes in all this advice and decides to stay on Earth and join the Outsiders as himself. 
9. All By (Him)self: Violet returns Lian to Star City, where Will is quietly washing dishes. Artemis enters shortly after, and she and Will conclude that their relationship is too weird to pursue. However, did I catch Will potentially feeling different? I don’t know, his look after Artemis left the room leads me to believe he might have been lying. I hope I’m wrong, and I never have to think about this relationship again. 
10. A Coup in Markovia: With the help of Count Vertigo, Baron Delamb and Dr. Eks escape from prison. Together, they siege a coup on Markovia. With the Justice League barred from entering and helping, Gregor knows that it’s time for the Outsiders to shine. Next episode: battle of Markovia!

Need some tissues? Take a break, grab ‘em, and head on to our recap for the finale!

Well friends, we’ve made it! The three episode season finale is finally upon us. I’m excited, are you? It’s incredibly thrilling knowing that we have a fourth season on the horizon, and provides a lot of relief. Sure, we’ll probably waiting a while for it, but I’m positive it’ll be worth the wait! On that note, let’s get down to business and start digging into the first episode of the final three. 

Garfield takes matters into his own hands and leads the Outsiders (and Victor) to follow his own lead on finding Violet. With Vic’s help, they come upon a props and costume warehouse in Goode World studios with an Apokoliptian tech signature. Granny is waiting for them, and Beast Boy and her engage in a wicked battle, winner-take-all. Meanwhile, Vic finally comes to terms with who he is, and ends up being the true MVP. He helps to rescue the Outsiders from Granny’s clutches before boom tubing to Violet’s location. Once he frees her from Granny’s control, she reverses the effects of the Anti-Life Equation and frees everyone. Is your head spinning yet? Let’s take it bit by bit!

1. New Powers: Garfield leads Vic and the Outsiders on their own lead to try and find Violet. As it turns out, Vic reveals that he was able to get intel on Goode World studios as a result of some of his tech-abilities, namely, his tech reading abilities. Super cool to finally see Vic starting to take ownership of his powers! It truly feels well-earned. Vic’s lead brings them to a props and costume warehouse at Goode World studios. While it may look like an ordinary warehouse, Vic senses an Apokoliptian signature inside. Thus, the Outsiders (minus Ed) head down to investigate. What they don’t know, though, is that Granny is ready and waiting for them.
2. A Chance at Rescue: Kid Flash does a quick recon but is unable to find anything out of the ordinary. Vic isn’t so sure, though. He feels something is off and uses his connection to the Apokoliptian tech to find a machine, making some ominous noises (as Kid Flash so kindly points out). Before he can examine it further, the Outsiders are sucked into Granny’s X-Pit. The X-Pit is incompatible with Jaime’s Scarab, so it shuts off and leaves Jaime fully vulnerable in the pit. Ed hears the Outsiders’ distress via comm link and attempts to teleport them out, but no dice. Granny pulls Garfield into the safety of a box and offers him a fair fight. The two of them, one on one. 
3. Battle of the Trends: Throughout the episode, we see Lex Luthor following how Infinity Inc. is doing in comparison to the Outsiders. While the Outsiders are busy trying to rescue Halo, Infinity Inc.’s popularity has been steadily rising. Uh oh. 
4. Garfield vs. Granny: I won’t lie, this battle is brutal. Garfield is able to throw in some killer hits, but watching Granny pummel him over and over again is hard to watch. Much credit to whoever’s idea it was to have Gar morph into granny-gorilla. I laugh every time I see it. Despite being knocked down repeatedly, Garfield refuses to back down.
5. Discovering One’s True Self: Vic is able to go within his tech to escape the effects of the X-Pit. He finds the true source of Granny’s power, who starts attacking Vic. Vic struggles through the fight, up until he is impaled right through the chest. He soon realizes that he’s not dead, and none of it is real. He takes full control of his tech and uses his abilities to blast his opponent, dismantling the X-Pit and getting everyone out. 
6. A Sudden Loss?: Granny is alarmed when the X-Pit is dismantled. She yells out for Overlord, but the Outsiders teach her a lesson of their own. Together, Vic and Jaime take out the Apokoliptian machine and sever Granny’s connection to Earth, zapping her off-world. Though the Outsiders urge him otherwise, Vic forgoes backup and uses a boom tube to follow her right to Violet’s location. 
7. Vic to the Rescue: Vic arrives at the Orphanage just in time to see Earth Granny mesh with Apokolips Granny. Turns out, she was using the machine to keep herself separated into two different versions of herself. He spots Violet, still keeping everyone enslaved under the Anti-Life Equation. He shoots the blindfold off of her, releasing her from Granny’s control. Carefully, she ignites a rainbow aura to undo the effects of the Equation, releasing everyone from its power. Of course, Granny isn’t happy, but Violet traps her in a force field. 
8. Life and Free Will: Together, Violet, Vic, Superman and Captain Atom attach Granny’s torture device, destroying it for good. The three Lanterns keep the explosion contained, and for the first time this episode, I can breathe again. Granny attempts one last attack, but it’s no use. In Violet’s own words, life and free will always trumps anti-life. You said it, Sis. With the battle won, Conner takes a moment and lives up to what they promised Vandal by telling Granny it was he who sent them there. 
9. Aftermath: Happy endings for all! Or… not quite. Violet and Brion reunite, but things aren’t so great with Conner and M’gann. She asks where they are, but Conner isn’t sure. Granted, not the best time to be asking him this, M’gann. Superman and Captain Atom make plans to take all the captured meta-teens back to Earth. M’gann informs Forager that she has secure intel that her brother has returned home to Mars, and with Mantis’ arrest, he can return to New Genesis if he so chooses. Granny informs Darkseid of Vandal’s role in their defeat, and he does not look happy. 
10. Cyborg Awakens: Back in the Premiere Building, the Outsiders lament their ‘loss’. Only, it’s not a loss, as Vic, Halo, and the remainder of the Heroes return to prove them otherwise. Vic is lavished with attention and given credit for the victory, and is offered a place on either the Outsiders or the Team. Conner warns him that he doesn’t have to make the choice now, but Vic remains confident. He embraces who he is and decides to join the Outsiders, naming himself ‘Cyborg’. Don’t mind me, I’m just quietly chanting ‘booyah’ over and over. 
11. Happy Lex, What’s Next?: Infinity Inc. revels in their popularity. Even though the Heroes have defeated Granny, Lex seems confident that everything is going according to plan. With the reveal that Infinity Inc. is working for him, I remain apprehensive of what’s to come. 

Ready to move on? ‘Overwhelmed’ recap is coming up next!

Can you handle the last three episodes of Young Justice Outsiders season 3? Are you dying for them after yesterday's big episode? I know we can't wait to hear your thoughts about them all! To help you keep breathing during the next several days, DC Universe has released seven images from the next three episodes. If that sounds a little small, we have a teaser video to help too! Currently, the League and Team are under the position of the Anti-Life equation, who and how are they going to get free and return Halo to her own controls? Hints are below:

Episode 24 Gallery

Episode 25 Gallery

Episode 26 Gallery

Finale Teaser

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