Wild Cards Season 3 continues with Episode 6, titled “Return of the Corkscrew Killer,” airing on The CW on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET/PT. The episode sends Max and Ellis into a town gripped by the legacy of a notorious serial killer, only for a copycat to surface and force them into an uneasy alliance with the one person who survived the original crimes.
What Happens in Wild Cards Season 3 Episode 6?
In “Return of the Corkscrew Killer,” Max and Ellis travel to a town that is actively commemorating a notorious murder spree tied to the original Corkscrew Killer. What begins as an investigation into the town’s dark past takes a dangerous turn when a copycat killer emerges, mimicking the methods and escalation of the original crimes. Facing a threat that is simultaneously familiar and new, Max and Ellis must work alongside the sole survivor of the first killing spree — a character whose knowledge of the original case gives the team a critical edge but who likely carries their own complications.
The episode blends the show’s signature crime procedural mechanics with a true-crime-event premise — a town that has turned a serial killer’s legacy into a kind of grim cultural moment, complete with the media attention and morbid tourism that real-world cases often attract. The copycat angle introduces a fresh villain while honouring the original mythology the episode is built around, and the survivor collaboration promises the kind of emotionally charged dynamic Wild Cards handles particularly well.
What Is Wild Cards About?
Wild Cards is a Canadian police procedural co-produced by CBC Television and The CW, following two mismatched partners whose chemistry carries the show through its genre-blending mix of crime, comedy, and romance. Max is a clever, spirited con woman turned paid police consultant; Ellis is a sardonic, by-the-book cop who finds himself repeatedly solving cases with someone who operates entirely outside his rulebook. The show works because their friction is genuine and their dynamic is warm, and each season escalates both the cases and the personal stakes.
Season 3 picked up a month after the Season 2 finale with a significant twist: Max’s mother Vivienne, whom Max believed had been dead for fifteen years, arrived at her front door very much alive. The season builds its larger arc around Vivienne’s mysterious past and a powerful figure who believes the family owes him a significant debt, giving the weekly procedural episodes a season-long threat running underneath them.
Who Stars in Wild Cards Season 3?
Vanessa Morgan stars as Max, bringing the kind of effortless comic timing and emotional range that has made the character one of the most watchable protagonists in current Canadian television. Giacomo Gianniotti plays Ellis, returning from his sailing trip between seasons with a lifted suspension, a new girlfriend, and a noticeably changed energy that is complicating his dynamic with Max. Jason Priestley plays George, Max’s father who is out of jail and trying to rebuild their relationship. Tamara Taylor plays Vivienne, Max’s enigmatic mother whose reappearance drives Season 3’s central mystery. Kaylah Zander plays Jessica, an investigative journalist whose commitment to the truth puts her at the apex of a complicated love triangle, and Terry Chen plays Chief Li. The Season 3 premiere drew the largest audience in the show’s history, confirming that the series has built genuine momentum heading into its third year.
Where Can You Watch Wild Cards Season 3?
Wild Cards Season 3 airs on The CW in the United States every Monday at 8:00 PM ET/PT. In Canada, the show airs on CBC and streams on CBC Gem. All episodes are available on The CW’s app and website for US viewers. Season 3 premiered on January 26, 2026 in the US, and previous seasons are also available to stream for those looking to catch up before the Corkscrew Killer episode.