Grotesquerie ending explained: Is the killer finally revealed?

As a seasoned cinephile who has traversed the labyrinth of Ryan Murphy’s oeuvre, I can confidently say that Grotesquerie has proven to be one of his most audacious and intriguing works yet. The series has kept me on the edge of my seat with its unexpected twists and turns, but none have left me as bewildered as the revelation at the end of episode 7.

Ryan Murphy’s shows are always engaging and full of unexpected twists, often pushing boundaries with shocking developments on screen. One might assume nothing could surprise us anymore; however, Grotesquerie, Murphy’s newest camp horror series, managed to take us by complete surprise at the end of episode 7 with a twist so wild it left us stunned.

Prior to that instance, the audience had been accompanying Detective Lois Tryon, portrayed by Niecy Nash-Betts, as she collaborated with Sister Megan, played by Micaela Diamond, to solve gruesome murders in their neighborhood. Simultaneously, they both grappled with their inner battles. Notably, Lois faced immense challenges maintaining her resilience amidst her husband Marshall’s (Courtney B Vance) prolonged coma from which he failed to regain consciousness.

In my humble opinion as a movie reviewer, I must admit that I had suspected Murphy might unveil the chilling truth that it was comatose Marshall masterminding the horrific murders that haunted this town. However, the creators of Grotesquerie chose to take a more audacious route. Instead, episode 7 delivered a shocking twist: Lois, not Marshall, has been in a coma all along. Indeed, it’s a revelation that left me utterly astonished.

Essentially, what this implies is that everything that took place prior to that juncture was merely a dream. The murders, the unexpected turns, even certain characters we encountered, were all components of an overarching twist. None of it was tangible. However, upon Lois’ awakening, reality began to mirror her dreams while she was in a coma, including fresh instances of gruesome killings…

As the last episode approaches, will Grotesquerie unmask the true culprit? Will Lois find the truth she’s been seeking? Or was our entire viewing experience merely a figment of imagination?

Grotesquerie ending explained: Is the killer finally revealed?

The finale begins as these things so often do: with the makings of a throuple.

As I step into my abode, I’m greeted by the sight of Marshall and Cherry Redd sharing drinks and proposing an enticing proposition – one I should have jumped at, but alas, I declined. After the trials I’ve faced, any additional turmoil is the last thing I crave. However, Redd drops a bombshell: she’s aware of Marshall’s infidelities, which unfortunately escalates when his classroom is disrupted by Megan and Gale, leading to his arrest on charges of sexual assault brought forth by one of his students.

Following my desperate attempt to end my life, Ed Laclan (Travis M Kelce) seized the opportunity when I was at my most vulnerable – extending an invitation to a men’s group that had played a significant role in his own transformation. Regrettably, this particular men’s group turned out to be a front for a men’s rights organization, who vehemently opposed progressive movements like the use of gender-neutral pronouns, the #MeToo movement, and any society where women were treated as equals. Notably, Dr Charlie Mayhew (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Lois’s therapists were also present at these sessions, adding to my growing sense of confusion and disillusionment.

In her apprehension, Lois visits one of her therapists, questioning if the world around her could also be unreal. After all, it’s possible that this existence is just another level within a coma-induced dream. However, her therapist disagrees with this theory, given his professional role. Instead, he identifies Lois’ symptoms as Cotard’s syndrome – an unusual condition where the patient believes they are deceased despite being alive.

Lois continues to assert some shocking allegations. She believes Charlie held wild parties in her room when she was in a coma, and even fathered a child with another unconscious patient at the same hospital. This is why, in her dreams, he appeared as such an insatiable lover.

I find myself in a perplexing situation as I step into my motel room, only to realize that all the crucial evidence regarding Justin Blake’s death has mysteriously vanished. My suspicions immediately fall on Megan, given her suspicious encounter with Glorious McKall. However, when I confront Megan about this, she vehemently denies any involvement.

When Dr. Witticomb counters Lois’s theory that Grotesquerie, the murderer, had access to her files by implying that it might be Lois herself who is the murderer, this doesn’t necessarily make him an unethical doctor. However, his argument does little to help Lois when she subsequently gets committed to a psychiatric hospital.

In a confession, Megan reveals that she deceitfully claimed otherwise, but it was actually Lois who murdered Justin. Lois, in collaboration with Glorious, allegedly manipulated the evidence to conceal the truth since both of them were entangled in a more serious crime involving mutual acquaintances as victims.

Wow, there’s quite a bit here. However, we still have more to go through. Eventually, Lois arrives at the crime scene where she finds Charlie deceased. His death appears to be by crucifixion, which fits with the recurring religious themes throughout the series. It seems this trend continues for reasons that aren’t entirely clear at this point.

In addition to the majority of the other victims being unidentified males, there’s one exception: Mary Colsby, a student who had previously alleged sexual misconduct against Marshall in the very same episode.

With that disclosure, Lois has identified the murderer. Now let’s find out who it is… Actually, Lois plans to share the information with her colleagues in an hour during their next meeting at her old workplace. Unfortunately, we don’t have another hour because that concludes the episode.

Why on earth would Ryan Murphy keep such a shocking secret from us? Delaying the reveal of the villain’s identity could prove to be an even greater surprise than the twist in episode 7, and it certainly feels unfair.

It’s quite bold, considering that the renewal of season 2 hasn’t been officially announced yet. However, it seems like Murphy is banking on this unresolved plotline to persuade FX to continue the series, “Grotesquerie,” so we can finally discover the answers we’re eagerly waiting for.

Regarding season 2, Niecy Nash-Betts had an interview with Deadline following the finale’s broadcast, where they discussed potential developments for Lois in upcoming episodes.

What I’m most excited about for a potential second season is uncovering the identity of Grotesquerie. In therapy, the character Grotesquerie is described as a combination of all the atrocities that have occurred in the world, mentally speaking, but then these crimes seem to occur physically.

As a film critic, I must confess that while the series has left an indelible impression on me, there remain several intriguing plot points unresolved. Ideally, we would be graced with a sequel to delve deeper into these mysteries. Should we not get one, it seems I may find myself engaged in an extended conversation with Ryan over dinner, attempting to extract from him the secrets of where he intended this narrative to unfold.

Who do you suppose could be the culprit? We’re leaning toward a possible character created by Ryan Murphy from one of his other series, given the current circumstances.

Grotesquerie is available to stream now on Disney Plus. Sign up to Disney Plus from £4.99 a month.

2024-11-01 16:35

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