What the 'Dead to Me' Cast Said About Show Ending: 'Hard For Me to Believe'

Dead to Me's third and final season has been released on Netflix.

The dark comedy, which stars Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as the lead characters, has returned for a final outing, with cast members James Marsden, Natalie Morales and Brandon Scott also joining for the episodes.

According to the official Netflix synopsis, Season 3 of Dead to Me sees friends Jen Harding and Judy Hale, played by Applegate and Cardellini, navigating "the aftermath of yet another hit and run," which viewers saw at the end of Season 2.

Additionally, "both women receive shocking news, and are ready to risk their lives for a friendship that's above the law."

As the final ever episodes of the hugely popular show have landed on Netflix, the cast of the series has spoken out about the show ending.

Newsweek has everything you need to know about how the Dead to Me cast have paid tribute to the show following the release of its final season.

What the Dead to Me Cast Have Said About the Final Season

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate, who recently received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrated the launch of Dead to Me Season 3 on her Twitter.

The actress, whose credits include Jesse, Friends, Samantha Who?, Anchorman, Bad Moms, and Up All Night, marked the premiere by posting a picture of herself with co-star Linda Cardellini at her recent Walk of Fame ceremony.

In the snap, Applegate, 50, who announced her multiple sclerosis diagnosis (MS) in 2021, poses with her walking stick next to her castmate.

James Marsden

James Marsden, 49, who played two memorable supporting roles in Dead to Me, was full of praise for the show's cast and creator as the final season launched on November 17.

The Westworld actor, who can also be seen in new Disney+ movie Disenchanted, took to Instagram to pay tribute to the show, saying it was "hard for [him] to believe" that it was time to say goodbye to the characters of Jen and Judy.

He told his 1.4 million followers: "This show has been a tremendous experience for me and I am overwhelmed with gratitude for getting to share this experience with some of the most wonderful human beings I know.

"Thank you @thelizfeldman for your incredible wit, your kindness and for being the ultimate collaborator. And thank you #christinaapplegate and @lindacardellini for being the greatest scene partners anyone could wish for! I am so grateful for your friendships."

Diana-Maria Riva

Diana-Maria Riva, 53, who plays Detective Ana Perez on Dead to Me, shared a touching Instagram post where she said she is grateful for "every single moment" of working on the show.

She told her 22,600 followers: "Can't begin to tell you all how amazing this ride has been...Grateful for every single moment of it and beyond grateful for everyone I had the honor of working with. And a huge THANK YOU to all who have watched, loved, and supported it!!! Enjoy this final season...It's been wild."

Natalie Morales

Michelle Gutierrez actress Natalie Morales, 37, posted a gushing tribute to the show which included a shout-out to Christina Applegate.

"I love these people and I am so so so lucky to be a part of this show," the star, who also features on Parks and Recreation and The Morning Show, wrote.

She added: "@deadtome 's final episodes premiere tomorrow on @netflix and THEY ARE SO GOOD YOU HAVE NO IDEA. #christinaapplegateforever."

Brandon Scott

Brandon Scott, who played Nick Prager on the series, posted a simple message, telling Dead to Me Fans: "Thanks for riding with us!" alongside the show's Season 3 trailer.

Liz Feldman

Liz Feldman, 45, creator of Dead to Me, paid tribute to the show's fans on Twitter.

She wrote: "Thank u to our incredible fans for loving this show as much as we've loved making it. Hope u enjoy & laugh & feel all the feels."

Feldman, who also directed the final two episodes of the third season, previously revealed why she is calling time on the show after just three installments.

"I always knew that it was going to be a short-lived show. I wanted three or four seasons, but I'm realistic in terms of where the show lives," she told The Hollywood Reporter.

"It lives on a platform that doesn't traditionally give more than three or four, or sometimes even one or two, seasons. I wanted the ending to feel important and not just, like, 'Oh s***, we're going to get canceled!' It's like I almost wanted to beat them to the punch—decide our own destiny," Feldman added.

Dead to Me Season 3 is now available to stream on Netflix. Seasons 1 and 2 are also on the streaming platform.