Another Simple Favor Ending: WTF Does Portia Want From Emily?!

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Initially released in 2018, A Simple Favor gained massive popularity due to two primary reasons: the captivating on-screen relationship between lead actors Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, and the intriguing, over-the-top plot twists that unfolded in the latter half of the storyline.

Indeed, enthusiasts of the initial installment will undoubtedly be thrilled to learn that these distinctive features abound in the latest sequel titled “Another Simple Favor,” now available on Prime Video. In fact, it might even boast a greater number of intricate plot surprises than its predecessor.

The movie continues the storyline of the original, and if you need a refresher, we’ve got you covered on TikTok. Emily (Lively) and Stephanie (Kendrick), who were once best friends but later became bitter adversaries, are brought back together when Emily manages to get out of prison. Intriguingly, she proposes to her former friend that she serve as the maid-of-honor at her upcoming Capri wedding, given their strained relationship.

Despite being slightly puzzled due to their complex past, Stephanie’s insatiable curiosity prevents her from rejecting this method. This is even more so now since she has achieved recognition as an accomplished author and detective in private practice.

The narrative then moves to Capri, where events become increasingly complicated. It’s revealed that Emily’s future spouse is connected to the Mafia, and to add to the chaos, Emily’s mother (now portrayed as Elizabeth Perkins) unexpectedly appears, accompanied by her unconventional Aunt Linda, played by Alison Janney.

Then, unfortunately, Sean – Emily’s former husband – is discovered dead in his shower. This marks the start of a thrilling and unforeseeable sequence of incidents that will take us on quite a rollercoaster ride.

If you’ve watched the movie and are curious about its concluding scenes, then keep reading as we delve into an explanation of the ending for “Another Simple Favor,” bearing in mind that the discussion ahead contains significant spoilers.

Another Simple Favor ending explained: why did Charity kill Dante?

In the initial movie, it’s worth recalling a significant twist: Emily, whom you knew then, was actually a triplet. Born as Hope, she had two identical sisters named Faith and Charity. Unfortunately, Charity passed away in infancy.

In the initial movie, she ended up killing Faith following an attempt at blackmail. However, this is nothing compared to the shocking revelation in the latest instalment. It’s discovered that Charity was not actually dead, but Aunt Linda had taken her and raised her as her own child, unbeknownst to everyone. Moreover, Charity proved to be a valuable asset for Linda’s devious plans.

Linda saw Emily’s wedding as a chance to implement one of her clever plans, considering she had learned some crucial details: the whole affair was a charade. Indeed, Emily didn’t genuinely love Dante; instead, their marriage served as a disguise for the fact that the gangster was actually in love with Matteo – a man from an opposing crime family.

In a nutshell, Emily managed her escape from prison thanks to Dante’s influential legal team, who were on board due to an agreement concerning a staged wedding. Simultaneously, Linda uncovered the truth and attempted to extort Emily. However, when Linda refused to cooperate with this plan, Charity stepped in as an alternative solution.

Before the wedding, Charity had tricked Emily by drugging her and impersonated her. After the ceremony, she killed Dante and made it appear as if Stephanie was responsible for the crime. In an ideal scenario, Charity (still disguised as Emily) would have been entitled to Dante’s wealth, which Linda could then gain access to.

Regrettably for Linda, her carefully crafted schemes turned out to be futile. When Stephanie got abducted by Portia, Dante’s mother, under the belief that she was guilty of a crime, she was eventually saved by the genuine Emily. After revealing everything, Emily prepared to uncover the truth.

Instead of backing down easily, Linda abducts Emily’s son Nicky and orders Charity to murder her twin. However, there was one aspect Linda didn’t anticipate: Charity harbors deep affection for her sister. In fact, it was this love that had prompted Charity to act rebelliously by taking out Sean before the wedding, as she believed she was safeguarding Emily from him.

Well, instead of following Linda’s scheme, I decided to take a different path. In a heart-wrenching twist, I aimed the gun at my adoptive mother and ended her life. With tears in my eyes, I gave her a final push from the edge of that towering cliffside. To shield my twin sister from returning to prison, I made a selfless decision. Under the alias Emily, I confessed to the crime, taking the fall for us both.

Instead, Emily stays in Italy and goes into hiding, leaving Nicky in Stephanie’s care.

What does Portia want from Emily at the end of Another Simple Favor?

Towards the closing moments of the movie, an additional scene unfolds which adds an unexpected twist. This scene depicts Portia and Emily secretly meeting each other during the night near a fountain.

Portia warns Hope with a hint of menace, “I’m well aware of your actions, Hope.” She continues, “After living for so long as a woman in this industry, I can’t help but know all there is to know.

In my core, I had this unshakable conviction that you wouldn’t harm Dante. I’ll safeguard your confidence. (Movie Buff Version: As a true movie buff, deep down, I just knew you weren’t capable of hurting Dante. I’ve got your back on this secret.)

Later on, Emily verifies that indeed Dante was an exceptional friend to her and she held him in high affection – but just as quickly, Portia resumes her intimidating demeanor once more.

She laments, “Yet, my son remains deceased due to your actions, but despite that, I view you as kin now. As such, I hold high expectations for family members. Consequently, there’s a straightforward request I’d like to make of you…

“How simple?” Emily retorts, but Portia simply provides her with an envelope.

Though we can’t specify the details, it strongly implies that there are more untold tales yet to come, and Emily appears to be firmly entrenched in the grip of the Mafia.

Maybe we’ll be enjoying a third twisty mystery with Emily and Stephanie in a few years time…

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2025-05-01 18:07