The Devil’s Hour season 2 ending explained: How is [SPOILER] still alive?

As a seasoned connoisseur of suspenseful television series, I must say that The Devil’s Hour has truly captivated me with its intricate plotlines and enigmatic characters. The latest twist, however, left me utterly baffled – who is this elusive bomber?

**Warning: Major spoilers for The Devil’s Hour season 2 episode 5 ahead.**

At long last, Season 2 of “The Devil’s Hour” has arrived! In this new episode of Tom Moran’s Amazon Prime series, Peter Capaldi’s character Gideon and Jessica Raine’s character Lucy join forces in a precarious partnership.

Moving away from the overtly mystical elements (yet there are instances of it), the series leans more towards a suspenseful, heart-racing genre. The second season left us in suspense until the final moments – and even beyond, as certain questions remain unanswered.

In the final episode, Gideon and Lucy strive to prevent a bomb explosion at a toy store, with the aim of sparing the lives of 17 kids – a heartbreaking event they had experienced in their previous existences.

To refresh memories, Gideon, who’s been reborn multiple times, has consistently tried to prevent disasters. Now, he’s enlisted Lucy for assistance in this endeavor. However, events don’t unfold as they should.

After yet another surprising conclusion, let’s delve into the breakdown of the final episode, along with some speculations about potential plot developments.

Buckle in!

The Devil’s Hour season 2 ending explained: How is Lucy still alive?

Towards the end, Gideon (Capaldi) and Lucy’s (Raine) strategy to thwart the bombing goes awry, leading them to be pursued by the law enforcement officers.

After concealing themselves within a farmhouse, Gideon firmly believes they must “begin anew” and make another attempt, causing Lucy great sorrow. As she places her gun down to surrender to the police, Gideon grabs it instead, shooting Lucy in the head with the intention of restarting their lives and ultimately ending the actions of the bomber.

As she takes her last breath, Lucy poses a crucial query – “What happens to her child, Isaac (Benjamin Chivers)?

Towards the end of the series, we find Isaac in the wake of Lucy’s passing. Psychologist Dr. Bennett, played by Meera Syal, along with what appears to be his new caregiver, are seen discussing that he has remained silent since her demise.

However, just before the show concludes, it’s noteworthy that Isaac doesn’t remain silent. Instead, an unexpected turn of events unfolds as a well-known voice echoes, “Hello, darling.” Caught off guard, Isaac gazes up in surprise, and with joy, he responds: “Mum!

So, Lucy’s alive! But how can that be? We’re not 100% sure, but there are some key theories.

The Devil’s Hour season 2 ending explained: How is [SPOILER] still alive?

It’s plausible that she might be a Lucy from an alternate timeline or loop, given we didn’t catch a glimpse of her face. This interpretation fits well with the cinematic approach, as the camera’s focus on Lucy’s face seems to suggest a change in appearance. However, the question arises: how could Lucy travel between loops? And would this alternate Lucy recognize Isaac? These are intriguing questions that the narrative may address in due course.

An alternative interpretation could be that, during the last scene, Isaac moved between time-loops, and instead of her joining him, it was he who appeared beside her.

In the last scene featuring Isaac, neither Dr. Bennett nor his foster carer are present; thus, there’s a chance he may have left unnoticed on his journey towards Lucy’s location. Throughout the series, it has been established that Isaac possesses this power of disappearance and control over it.

One other option is that Gideon didn’t actually shoot Lucy at the farm and reset things.

Could it be that she quickly stepped aside just in time, making it appear less likely that she was hit by the gunshot? This scenario seems somewhat plausible, doesn’t it?

Fortunately, it’s been confirmed that The Devil’s Hour will return for a third and concluding season, which means we’ll need to be patient until that time to uncover some genuine explanations.

Why does Gideon kill Lucy?

In a desperate bid to erase their past and begin anew, Gideon ends Lucy’s life as their scheme to thwart the bomber proved unsuccessful.

The final episode opens with an older Lucy meeting Gideon in prison. They decide to put a stop to the bombing at the toy store together. Lucy urges Gideon to remember her in their next life so they can continue this fight. Yet, she stipulates that once the task is complete, he should keep his distance from her – and she intends to chart her own destiny on her own accord. Gideon consents to these terms.

However, following Lucy’s visit, an unrecognizable man pays another visit to Gideon, claiming they have a past or will in the future. This stranger cautions Gideon about impending changes and hints at the fact that his life is not as it seems. Remarkably, he announces himself as a grown-up version of Isaac, Lucy’s son, leaving Gideon questioning why he allegedly took Lucy’s life – foreshadowing the dramatic ending of the episode.

The Devil’s Hour season 2 ending explained: How is [SPOILER] still alive?

Let’s rewind to the morning of the toyshop explosion. The bomb-setter, a man in a yellow jacket, prepares his explosive device and stores it in a backpack, yet there seems to be something off about the situation – could this hint at an unusual connection with time similar to Isaac’s? We’ll delve deeper into this later!

In another area, Lucy prepares a sandwich for Boyd (Boyd being Saffron Hocking), reminding her that it’s her favorite as a subtle reminder of their shared past friendship. Despite being handcuffed to the bed, Boyd appeals to no avail. Lucy inquires if there’s any fragment of Boyd’s memory that recalls the children who perished in the bombing from their previous life, and it’s evident that Boyd has forgotten everything about it.

Gideon hands a map to Lucy, marking the spot where they’ll meet up later, assuming they manage to prevent the explosion. Lucy expresses her reluctance, stating that if the explosion occurs, their relationship will end. However, Gideon is skeptical about this. Later, Lucy informs Isaac of her plans to go out, but he warns her against it, hinting at potential danger. Yet, Lucy seems determined to rectify the situation, although it’s unclear if she’s referring to the same danger Isaac mentioned.

As I ponder whether Lucy’s narratives about our previous lives hold water, I find myself revisiting an old recording featuring both me and Lucy interrogating Gideon. Moments of eerie familiarity, reminiscent of my past life, wash over me – even a news broadcast recounting the bombing incident stirs a sense of deja vu within me. With a sudden jolt, I grab my keys and step out of the house, seeking answers that lie beyond these four walls.

Dr. Bennett remains visibly unsettled following the strange occurrence where Isaac seemingly vanished and reappeared before her in the previous episode. She repeatedly plays back their conversation on the recording, finding herself listening not just to her conversation with Isaac, but also hearing her speak to a child named Amelia, instructing her to step out from behind the curtain.

Sharp-eyed viewers may recall a chilling moment in the first episode where a young girl concealed herself behind a drape while Lucy spoke with Dr. Bennett – might she be the same child?

As I take center stage, a fleeting glimpse of an eight-year-old peeking out from behind the curtain catches my eye. In the blink of an eye, the focus shifts elsewhere. That instant moment left me with goosebumps running down my spine.

Startled, Doctor Bennett yanks aside the drapes, revealing emptiness. Yet, her floral arrangements mysteriously transformed into paper ones. Recall Isaac’s remark about her flowers not always being genuine? This unexplored detail might suggest that Doctor Bennett will play a more significant role moving forward in the series.

Currently in the toy store, Lucy proposes to Gideon over the phone that she might alert everyone to evacuate. Gideon counters that any significant alterations could scare the bomber. As he outlines a plan for if they don’t make it, Lucy interrupts, asserting that they will and must survive.

In this scenario, Nikesh Patel’s character, Ravi, visits a bench that holds special significance for him – the one where he had proposed to Lucy (the detective Lucy), in their past lives. Memories flood back as he recalls carving their initials into the bench and receiving a call from Lucy about an explosion she was at the scene of. He also vividly remembers the news broadcast announcing the blast time – slightly after 11am. In the present, Ravi glances at his phone and notices it’s 10:13am. Now convinced by what Lucy shared with him, he quickly departs.

At home, Isaac is in the company of his grandmother Sylvia (Barbara Marten). She notices he’s losing track of time, given her knowledge of his issues, and enquires about his wristwatch, as it often helps him regain focus and get back on schedule.

Instead of staring into the mirror and recognizing Amanda Lawrence, Evelyn now perceives a different woman gazing back at her reflection. Upon blinking, she sees herself once more, but there’s a cacophony of voices echoing in her mind. She dashes up the stairs, and eventually, the voices subside. When they do, she listens attentively and enters the room where Boyd is present.

I manage to deceive Evelyn into freeing me, a trick I’ve pulled off. Sylvia mends Isaac’s timepiece, and though the noise has lessened, I can still make out their whispers. It seems Lucy’s parent inquires if they’re “still quarreling,” likely referring to Lucy and Gideon, whose voices I somehow overhear.

Later on, they both catch a noise coming from above, which was Boyd escaping his room. Lucy’s mom promptly instructs Isaac to conceal himself. Boyd inquired about the whereabouts of Lucy and Gideon, but Lucy’s mother remained tight-lipped. However, Boyd found her keys and departed instead.

Regarding Lucy and Gideon, Lucy sees an empty backpack in the toy store and checks it out, assuming it’s a bomb. In reality, it belonged to a distraught woman who was dismayed to discover Lucy rummaging through her belongings. Lucy flees the scene and orders Gideon to take control – but there’s a problem: Gideon’s face is everywhere in the news. Suddenly, Isaac phones Lucy, informing her that he and Sylvia had to vacate their home because Boyd managed to escape. She hurries to locate them.

Following a heated phone call with Lucy, Gideon spots the bomb suspect entering the toy store once more, concealing their identity. Upon arrival, Ravi informs the shopkeeper about a bomb warning, urging them to evacuate everyone. He confronts the suspect and demands they turn back, but the suspect instead attacks him with a knife, then flees anonymously. Gideon soon follows in pursuit, only for the suspect to spot him first, strike him, and disappear once more.

Ravi discovers the bomb first, but then faints. As he’s on the verge of death due to his injuries, memories of his life with Lucy resurface, and he eventually breathes his last.

Inside their home, Evelyn notices blood stains on the ceiling and begins jotting down a message, however, as she hears voices once more, the note becomes illegible. External sirens of police cars can be heard, but they’re barely audible over the cacophony of voices in Evelyn’s mind, urging her to open the door.

Lucy encounters Isaac and Sylvia, and Isaac informs them they must depart immediately. They swiftly gather their belongings at home, and Lucy notes Gideon’s location on the map before setting it ablaze. However, Boyd and armed police officers show up, leading to Lucy’s arrest by Boyd due to suspicions of several crimes, including the murder of Steven Dunn (the suspected bomber from the previous episode) and conspiring to carry out a terrorist act.

In my opinion, as a movie enthusiast, I found myself in the shoes of Lucy, who was informed that the bomb indeed exploded, and Gideon was seen in close proximity. As Lucy bid farewell to Isaac, she held onto his watch tightly, a token that somehow managed to transport us both into another loop – one where he no longer existed, and there was no house.

In response to Lucy inquiring whether it was the past, he clarifies that he’s occasionally taken there to the past, and other times to what lies ahead. Lucy expresses regret for being brought there, but Isaac maintains that she instructed him to go (or will do so).

When Lucy claims she shouldn’t have been present, a sound like ringing echoes within her mind, causing her to collapse. The noise ceases, and she finds herself observing police vehicles outside the house. It appears they’ve been returned to their current situation, but now they stand away from the authorities, having been transported back in time once more. Boyd struggles to comprehend Lucy vanishing before his eyes, while Sylvia reassures her that it wasn’t actually Lucy – instead, it was Isaac who had shown up exactly as expected.

Lucy and Isaac are on standby for Gideon, and Lucy contacts Dr Bennett. Eventually, Boyd experiences flashbacks, and he’s given a map showing Gideon’s whereabouts – the map miraculously survived the fire. As Gideon shows up, he reveals that someone is aware of their presence.

Isaac communicates to Lucy that the potential bombing suspect spared his life instead of taking it. He further assures her that all will turn out well. In response, Lucy delivers a message to Dr. Bennett summarizing the situation and departs with Gideon.

Moments before Gideon takes Lucy’s life, he reveals that Ravi has passed away. He had managed to get the people from the toy store to safety, but unfortunately, he could not save himself.

Who is the bomber?

The man wearing the yellow jacket continues to be an enigma! Some intriguing shots throughout the season hint at him possibly sharing a peculiar connection with time, or perhaps recalling previous incarnations much like Gideon, Lucy, and Isaac have shown.

A significant hint lies in the fact that the bomber did not take Gideon’s life, but merely struck him on the head to prevent his escape. This leads us to wonder if the bomber is acquainted with Gideon at all.

One possibility is that the bomber might be an older incarnation of Isaac, considering the young man hinted to Lucy in the last episode that he’s aware of what will transpire next, suggesting he has a more comprehensive understanding of the events unfolding compared to others.

It seems like he’s trying to prevent Lucy and Gideon from interfering with time, and perhaps the explosion is necessary for reasons that aren’t clear to us now. Could it be that the explosion needs to occur in order to avert something even more catastrophic?

These are all theories at this point – so we’ll be keenly awaiting season 3 to find out more!

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2024-10-18 14:04

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