The episode includes several landmark moments, including Luz officially coming out as bisexual to her mother and the introduction of Masha, a non-binary character . Critical Reception
" Thanks to Them ," the first of three 44-minute specials making up the final season of The Owl House , serves as a poignant, high-stakes bridge between the Boiling Isles and the human realm. Premiering on October 15, 2022, it was tasked with condensing what was originally intended to be a full third season into a feature-length narrative.
A series of montages illustrates the group’s adaptation, including learning Spanish, attending school, and remodeling a shack into a makeshift portal research lab. Thanks to ThemThe Owl House : Season 3 Episode 1
In a heart-wrenching moment, Hunter’s palisman, Flapjack, sacrifices his own life force to save Hunter after Belos nearly kills him. Key Themes and Character Arcs
Luz grapples with intense self-loathing, blaming herself for unintentionally helping Belos and planning to remain in the human realm permanently to protect her friends from her "mistakes". The episode includes several landmark moments, including Luz
Critics and fans widely praised "Thanks to Them" for its emotional depth and animation quality. Despite the bittersweet nature of the show's shortened final season —often attributed to Disney executives feeling it didn't "fit the brand"—the episode is viewed as a masterful exercise in pacing and heart.
Unbeknownst to the group, a remnant of Belos survived the collector's attack and followed them to Earth. He eventually possesses Hunter, using him to find the Titan's Blood and attack the group in a climactic graveyard battle. A series of montages illustrates the group’s adaptation,
Hunter continues to struggle with his identity as a Grimwalker (a clone of Belos' brother), eventually finding solace in his chosen family.