When the judicial system collapses what then happen?
When there is no law and the law is silent what then happens?
And what if an ordinary cab is the most lethal weapon of justice?
Taxi Driver Season 3 is officially here, and this time, the ride is darker, faster, and far more emotional than anything we’ve seen before.
The iconic SBS crime-action series, inspired by the webtoon Deluxe Taxi, returns with new missions, new villains, intense undercover operations, and two explosive cameos – Jang Na-ra and Yoon Shi-yoon. After two powerful seasons, the Rainbow Taxi team is back, stronger and more dangerous than ever.
And what is the most exciting thing?
We have now the confirmed release date, complete episode schedule, streaming services, plot summaries, actor news, and new character introductions.
Let’s take it totally from the start and check the direction where Season 3 is guiding us.
Taxi Driver Season 3 – Official Release Date & Schedule?
The period of waiting has finally come to an end.
SBS has officially confirmed:
Premiere Date:
21 November 2025
New Episodes:
Every Friday and Saturday
Total Episodes:
16
Broadcast Time (KST):
9:50 PM on SBS
International Streaming Platforms:
- Viu (with English subtitles)
- Rakuten Viki / Kocowa (selected regions)
- VWave
Depending on your country, the release time may vary slightly.
This is the biggest official update, replacing the earlier expectation that the series would return in the second half of 2025.
Episode-wise Release Schedule (Official)
- Episode 1 – November 21, 2025
- Episode 2 – November 22, 2025
- Episode 3 – November 28, 2025
- Episode 4 – November 29, 2025
- Episode 5 – December 5, 2025
- Episode 6 – December 6, 2025
- Episode 7 – December 12, 2025
- Episode 8 – December 13, 2025
- Episode 9 – December 19, 2025
- Episode 10 – December 20, 2025
- Episode 11 – December 26, 2025
- Episode 12 – December 27, 2025
- Episode 13 – January 2, 2026
- Episode 14 – January 3, 2026
- Episode 15 – January 9, 2026
- Episode 16 – January 10, 2026
Perfect for viewers who love binge-worthy schedules.
Returning Cast (Main Team) – Rainbow Taxi Is Back
Season 3 brings back the full legendary squad:
1. Lee Je-hoon as Kim Do-gi
The heart and soul of the show. An ex–707 special forces soldier who carries deep emotional wounds but remains unstoppable.
This season, Do-gi becomes even more dangerous and emotionally compelling.
A major reveal:
His iconic alter ego, the notorious “Bright-eyed Mad Hwang In-sung,” is returning.
Fans are already ecstatic about this comeback.
2. Kim Eui-sung as Jang Sung-cheol
The mastermind of Rainbow Taxi. He selects cases, builds strategies, and never backs down.
3. Pyo Ye-jin as Ahn Go-eun
The hacker genius who handles digital tracking, firewalls, and intel operations.
This season, Go-eun becomes deeply involved in a trafficking case in Japan, leading her into a dangerous trap.
4. Jang Hyuk-jin as Choi Kyung-ku
The team’s mechanic and engineer, responsible for missions, gadgets, and the modified taxis.
5. Bae Yoo-ram as Park Jin-eon
The emotional and comedic heart of the team, who turns lethal when the mission demands it.
Special Cameos You Should Not Miss
Season 3 includes two major surprise appearances:
Jang Na-ra
A shocking and emotional cameo that fans are calling one of the best surprises of 2025.
Yoon Shi-yoon
A powerful cameo performance with a strong emotional arc.
New Characters (Confirmed)
Season 3 expands globally with several new faces:
- Edan Lui as Interpol Inspector Michael Chang
- Takenaka Naoto
- Kasamatsu Shō as Matsuda Keita (Japan’s trafficking kingpin)
- Mori Yusuke as Suzuki (Japanese police inspector)
- Cha Si-yeon as I-seo, a key victim
- Shin Ju-hwan
- Eum Moon-suk
- Kim Sung-kyu
- Lee Kyung-young
- And more
The scale of this season is clearly international.
Plot (Season 3) – What’s the Story This Time?
Season 3 focuses on a major Japan-based human trafficking network.
The Rainbow Taxi team uncovers a disturbing link to a private academy where:
- students are exploited
- victims are pushed into smuggling routes
- powerful people protect the criminal system
Kim Do-gi goes undercover in multiple disguises, including:
- a teacher
- a businessman
- a dark underworld persona
Go-eun gets trapped in a dangerous situation, leading Do-gi into one of the deadliest missions of his life.
The entire team faces their toughest villains yet.
The biggest highlight remains the return of:
The infamous alter ego “Bright-eyed Mad Hwang In-sung.”
Fans are calling it the moment they’ve been waiting for since Season 1.
Why Taxi Driver 3 Is the Most Anticipated Season Yet
- Legendary cast returning
- Darker and more complex villains
- International missions from Korea to Japan
- High–production action sequences
- Intense undercover work
- Emotional storytelling
- Two major special appearances
- A full Japan arc
- Huge fan response to teasers
Media outlets have already stated:
“Taxi Driver 3 promises the strongest storyline of the entire franchise.”
Behind the Scenes – Production Info
Writer: Oh Sang-ho
Director: Kang Bo-seung
Filming Start: March 2025
Network: SBS
Source Material: The Deluxe Taxi webtoon
SBS confirmed that this season is designed to be “gripping, emotional, and high-stakes.”
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Conclusion
Taxi Driver Season 3 is more than a comeback – it is a full-scale cinematic thrill ride.
With deeper emotions, bigger action, darker villains, and international missions, the Rainbow Taxi team is prepared to deliver its most explosive season yet.
Season 3 will deliver the most suspenseful and indelible experience of the entire series, whether you belong to its old or new fandom.
Justice is coming.
And this time, it arrives in a taxi.
