How to Get Away with Murder Season 3 continues the intense legal and personal drama surrounding Annalise Keating and her students. The season opens with the aftermath of Wes’s shocking death, which leaves everyone reeling. Flash-forwards reveal that someone is in critical condition after a fire at Annalise’s house, adding another layer of mystery. As the group struggles to cope with Wes’s death, secrets and suspicions grow, straining their relationships.
Annalise, dealing with her own grief and guilt, spirals into self-destructive behavior, including substance abuse. Meanwhile, the Keating Five—Laurel, Connor, Michaela, Asher, and now Nate—try to move forward but find themselves entangled in new lies. Laurel becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about Wes’s death, leading her to dig into her family’s dark connections. Tensions rise as trust within the group continues to fracture.
The season’s central case involves the brutal murder of a wealthy socialite, which Annalise takes on as her latest high-profile defense. As she battles in court, her personal life unravels further, especially when her estranged mother, Ophelia, reappears, bringing emotional turmoil. Flashbacks reveal more about Annalise’s troubled past and her complicated relationship with her mother, adding depth to her character.
Behind the scenes, the mystery of who set the fire at Annalise’s house unfolds through flash-forwards. Suspicion falls on multiple characters, including Bonnie, Frank, and even members of the Keating Five. Meanwhile, Frank, still dealing with his guilt over past actions, becomes increasingly unstable. The season builds toward a dramatic confrontation as Laurel goes into labor during a violent showdown with her father’s henchman.
The season finale delivers shocking twists, including the revelation that Laurel’s father, Jorge Castillo, orchestrated Wes’s murder to protect his family’s secrets. In a gripping climax, Annalise turns the tables by exposing corruption within the district attorney’s office. The season ends with the group fractured but alive, though the future remains uncertain as new threats loom. The fire victim’s identity is finally revealed, setting the stage for more chaos in Season 4.