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| Taxi Driver Season 3 Finale Recap: What Comes Next for Kim Do Gi (Photo: SBS) |
Korean drama Taxi Driver Season 3 (모범택시 시즌 3) has officially wrapped up its 16-episode run on SBS, and the finale left viewers with plenty to unpack. Directed by Oh Sang Ho, this action-thriller-mystery once again pushed Rainbow Taxi into morally grey territory, blending revenge fantasy with social commentary.
The ending delivers adrenaline, frustration, and a sense of closure that still leaves the door slightly open for what might come next. The final chapter opens quietly but uneasily, revisiting the early days of the Samheung Island operation.
Writer Go and Ye-rim are seen conducting “consultations” at a temple, a setting that sharply contrasts with their criminal dealings. A wealthy client, Lee Gi-hyeon, arrives with dreams of expanding into illegal betting, but Ye-rim’s cold breakdown of costs quickly crushes his confidence. The exchange makes it clear: this syndicate thrives on control, not partnership.
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Outside, the mask drops. Two young investors are punished brutally for questioning the rules, while Kim Do Gi silently observes. This moment sets the tone for the finale — no one here is innocent, and mercy is not part of the business model.
The story then rewinds seven years, revealing how Writer Go, once a respected prosecutor, abandoned his post for money and power. One by one, he gathered broken people with useful skills: a fake pastor, a disgraced inspector, a cyber genius, and a ruthless mercenary.
Together, they built a phishing empire hidden behind fake religion and rural isolation. It’s a grim reminder that the most dangerous criminals often start as people who know the system inside out.
Back in the present, An Go Eun pieces together the syndicate’s structure, exposing how Writer Go protected his allies by erasing their criminal records. The Rainbow Taxi team realises taking down individuals isn’t enough — the entire global operation must collapse at once.
What follows is a carefully staged game of betrayal. Each member of Rainbow Taxi pretends to turn on the others, feeding Writer Go exactly what he wants to hear. Assassination requests fly in every direction, creating paranoia within the syndicate. Meanwhile, Writer Go himself plans the ultimate double-cross: take the money, erase everyone, and disappear.
The real twist comes when Go Eun locates the main server. Instead of a flashy confrontation, she destroys the syndicate at its core, unleashing malware that wipes out every illegal platform connected to them. In seconds, years of exploitation vanish.
The finale escalates into chaos. Do Gi narrowly saves Go Eun from being killed, while the remaining villains attempt a desperate escape. A high-speed coastal chase follows, pushing realism to its limits. Trapped with nowhere to run, Do Gi activates a hidden emergency upgrade in the taxi, unleashing a chain reaction that wipes out the pursuing vehicles.
Writer Go’s final escape attempt fails spectacularly, ending the man who once stood for justice. The episode closes back in Seoul, where the truth finally reaches the public. The syndicate is exposed, the victims are heard, and Rainbow Taxi returns — battered, but intact.
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At its core, Season 3 is about corruption born from choice, not circumstance. Writer Go wasn’t forced into crime; he chose greed over principle. By making a former prosecutor the season’s main villain, the drama draws a sharp line between justice as a system and justice as a personal responsibility.
The explosive ending reinforces the show’s long-standing message: when the law fails repeatedly, vigilante justice becomes a last resort — not a solution, but a symptom.
Rainbow Taxi doesn’t celebrate what it does. Each mission leaves scars, especially on Kim Do Gi, who survives physically but grows heavier emotionally.
The finale’s near-invincible action sequence may stretch belief, but thematically it serves a purpose. Do Gi walking away uninjured symbolises unfinished business. His story isn’t over, even if this chapter feels complete.
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Kim Do Gi (Lee Je Hoon)
Still standing, still fighting. The finale hints at his looming return to military life, suggesting a crossroads between duty and personal justice. -
Jang Seong Cheol (Kim Eui Sung)
The steady moral anchor. He understands the cost of every mission and carries the weight alongside Do Gi. -
An Go Eun (Pyo Ye Jin)
Quietly the MVP of the finale. Her takedown of the syndicate proves brains can be deadlier than brute force. -
Choi Gyeong Gu (Jang Hyuk Jin) & Park Jin Eon (Bae Yoo Ram)
Loyal, effective, and still providing the grounded teamwork that keeps Rainbow Taxi human. -
Writer Go
A tragic villain by choice. His fall is deserved, uncomfortable, and intentionally unsettling.
Verdict: 4.1 / 5
Taxi Driver Season 3 delivers tension, bold themes, and a satisfying takedown of its villains, even if the finale pushes realism too far. Emotionally strong, morally messy, and still compelling.
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Is the ending happy or sad?
Bittersweet. Justice is served, but at a heavy cost. No one truly “wins.”
Has Taxi Driver been renewed for Season 4?
No official confirmation. A sequel is rumoured, but nothing concrete yet — take it with a pinch of salt.
Is a new season likely?
Possibly. The webtoon itself has unfinished material, and fans are eager. However, K-dramas rarely continue unless there’s a strong narrative reason. Much depends on SBS and long-term planning.
What could happen next if there is another season?
Expect deeper consequences, international cases, and a more introspective Do Gi. A final, meaningful end seems planned — just not yet.
Taxi Driver Season 3 doesn’t aim to comfort; it aims to provoke. It asks how far justice can bend before it breaks, and whether people like Rainbow Taxi should exist at all.
If you’ve stayed with this series from the start, the finale rewards your patience with closure — and just enough uncertainty to keep the conversation going. So, do you want one last ride, or is this where Rainbow Taxi should finally park?