StartUp: Season 3
Following a year of extraordinary growth, ArakNet and its unregulated network draw the attention of NSA Agent Rebecca Stroud, who vows to infiltrate the platform at any cost. This formidable new adversary applies intense pressure to the group, which is further complicated by the mysterious return of Izzy following her ill-fated journey to Cuba. As the external threat of infiltration mounts, these mounting pressures u
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money to fund a brilliant idea.
- A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legitimate.
- ArakNet develops an unregulated network that experiences a year of extraordinary growth.
- Izzy embarks on an ill-fated journey to Cuba before making a mysterious return.
Season overview
Following a year of extraordinary growth, ArakNet and its unregulated network draw the attention of NSA Agent Rebecca Stroud, who vows to infiltrate the platform at any cost. This formidable new adversary applies intense pressure to the group, which is further complicated by the mysterious return of Izzy following her ill-fated journey to Cuba. As the external threat of infiltration mounts, these mounting pressures ultimately turn the heroes against one another, threatening to tear apart everything they have worked to build during their time operating the network.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Rebranding
Nov 1, 2018 · 45 min
An ultimatum from NSA Agent Rebecca Stroud throws Araknet into a paranoid tailspin, forcing Wes to reconsider his financing of the company and Ronald to reevaluate his ties to his
Sweat Equity
Nov 1, 2018 · 42 min
Agent Stroud flexes the far-reaching power of the NSA, threatening to derail the lives of Araknet's founders. Ronald struggles with the decision to undermine LH7 in order to keep A
Guerilla
Nov 1, 2018 · 43 min
As Wes scrambles to hide the rest of his cash from Stroud, Ronald and Nick butt heads over how to carry on as co-CEOs. Meanwhile, Izzy finds herself drawn back into the tech underw
Depreciation
Nov 1, 2018 · 42 min
Agent Stroud extradites Izzy to the states in exchange for her loyalty. Wes must travel to Barcelona to confront someone from his past. As Nick scrambles for a magic bullet to fixi
Diversification
Nov 1, 2018 · 44 min
Wes throws a big party in the hopes of wooing new investors. LH7’s tactics blow back on Ronald’s family. Nick embarks on a secretive mission to save the company. An encounter with
Authentication
Nov 1, 2018 · 43 min
As Araknet enjoys an uptick, Nick grows paranoid that his covert plot will be discovered. When Wes decides to bring in an old friend for financing, Mara rebels and reveals a damnin
Limited Liability
Nov 1, 2018 · 43 min
Araknet receives horrific news, spurring a moral debate within the company and forcing Ronald to undermine Nick. Izzy tries to uncover Stroud’s true motivations while wrestling wit
Profit and Loss
Nov 1, 2018 · 45 min
Ronald’s entanglement with LH7 comes home to roost, aggravating his relationship with Nick. With the 100 million-user mark approaching, Nick makes a disturbing choice to protect hi
Questionable Costs
Nov 1, 2018 · 44 min
Ronald wrestles with the most difficult decision of his life. To Izzy’s horror, the virus she built blows back on Araknet. When Mara finds out what Nick did to Ronald, their relati
Trading Up
Nov 1, 2018 · 43 min
Ronald fears the impending blowback from a vindictive LH7. Mara’s ultimate plan comes to fruition, blindsiding Wes and Nick. Stroud reemerges to tie up loose ends, leading to an ex