Ep 1. Hit & Run

In the Season 3 premiere of A Million Little Things titled "Hit & Run," the show wastes no time in diving back into the drama that viewers have come to expect from this emotional drama. The episode opens with a somber scene of Detective Christine Lopez (Terry Chen) investigating a car accident on the side of the road. It's unclear what's happened at this point, but the ominous music and Lopez's earnest expression don't bode well for whoever's involved.

From there, we jump back in time three months to catch up with the main cast of characters, who are each dealing with their own issues. Gary (James Roday Rodriguez) and Maggie (Allison Miller) are still navigating their relationship after getting back together, and it's clear there's still some tension there. Meanwhile, Rome (Romany Malco) and Regina (Christina Moses) are struggling to conceive a child and dealing with the emotional fallout of that process.

Eddie (David Giuntoli), who was hit by a car at the end of last season, is still recovering from his injuries and grappling with the long-term implications of the accident. He's also dealing with the guilt of having been the victim of a hit-and-run accident himself, which he feels pales in comparison to the guilt he feels over his own actions from a few seasons ago.

Sophie (Lizzy Greene) is still reeling from her mother's death and trying to connect with her father, who's too caught up in his own issues to be available for her. And finally, Delilah (Stephanie Szostak) is trying to move on from the death of her husband and her own role in some of the show's major past dramas.

As the episode progresses, various storylines converge and weave together in ways that only A Million Little Things can. We see some of the characters dealing with the aftermath of the accident that Detective Lopez was investigating at the beginning of the episode, but it's unclear who was involved and what the outcome will be. This sense of looming uncertainty keeps the tension high throughout the episode, even as we check in with each character's individual struggles and triumphs.

One of the standout moments of the episode comes when Delilah delivers a monologue that's sure to tug at viewers' heartstrings. She talks about the grief she's experienced since her husband's death and how it feels like a weight that she's dragging around with her everywhere she goes. It's a powerful moment that speaks to the show's ability to handle heavy, emotional subject matter with empathy and grace.

Overall, the Season 3 premiere of A Million Little Things delivers everything that fans have come to expect from the show. There's drama, heartache, and moments of genuine connection and warmth between the characters. While many of the plotlines remain unresolved at the end of the episode, it's clear that we're in for another emotionally charged season of television. The Hit & Run accident may be the show's driving mystery for the time being, but it's the characters and their relationships that will ultimately keep viewers hooked.