Season 3 of 'Yellowjackets' showed a shocking increase in character deaths, particularly affecting the core cast emotionally. The actors opened up about the harsh realities of filming these scenes, especially the deaths of Coach Ben and adult Van, which were particularly hard on their real-life friendships. Coach Ben's mercy killing by Natalie was a poignant moment symbolizing betrayal, while Van's terminal cancer diagnosis added depth to her heartbreaking demise. The emotional resonance of the season reflects the significant bond between the cast and the characters they portray.
The group 'bawled our eyes out' when saying goodbye to this character, emphasizing the emotional toll of the deaths on the cast and crew.
Coach Ben's death was particularly poignant, as he died in a mercy killing after being held captive by the team he once mentored.
Adult Van's murder was also hard to digest, especially since she was already terminally ill, which made the situation even more heartbreaking.
The emotional weight of Season 3's killings reflected not just fictional violence, but the strong friendships among the actors and their connections to the characters.
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