Brassic alternate ending revealed by star as closing scenes sparked big debate

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**Warning: Major Brassic finale spoilers ahead.**

The hit Sky TV comedy series, Brassic, concluded with an explosive final scene, but actor Ryan Sampson – who plays the character Tommo – has shared that things could have ended quite differently.

Okay, so in the latest episode of Brassic – the final one, sadly – things get seriously tense. Me and the gang, Vinnie, Tommo, everyone, we head to this really isolated pub out in the snowy countryside to meet these two dodgy guys, Davey MacDonagh and Joey Kittens. Turns out, Davey had already taken over the pub, swapping out all the staff with his own family. And then, get this, he shot Joey before we even got there! Once we’re all sitting down to eat, Davey just…takes everyone hostage. It’s a total mess, honestly, and really ramps up the drama for the finale.

To rescue his friends, Vinnie joins Davey—who’s acting erratically and carrying a weapon—as he runs into the woods. Once the group manages to subdue Davey’s cousins, they set out to locate him.

Joey’s niece, Fay, discovered his body while she was also carrying a rifle. Believing Vinnie was responsible, she pointed her gun at him, then at Davey. Vinnie responded by revealing an old gun he’d found earlier, leading to a tense standoff because Davey wouldn’t drop his weapon.

Suddenly, a gunshot rings out, and the search party finds Vinnie wounded in the snow. The scene cuts to memories of Vinnie’s life – his friendships, his love for Erin and their son Tyler – before he unexpectedly sits up as the credits begin.

The writers debated whether the character should recover and have memories of the shooting, or if another character was meant to be the target. They explored many versions of the scene, and ultimately decided to keep things ambiguous. This was done intentionally, in case they decide to create more episodes of Brassic in the future. That’s why Vinnie briefly wakes up and tries to sit up – to leave the possibility open for further storylines.

Originally, the plan was for the character to be killed off with a headshot, but that changed. Joe Gilgun apparently expressed he didn’t want his character to die in the final scene. So, while there’s no firm decision about continuing the story, it seems like the ending isn’t completely final, and they’re leaving the possibility of more episodes open.

Sampson also pointed out that Danny Brocklehurst, who created the show alongside Joe Gilgun, might have future plans for ‘Brassic,’ meaning Vinnie couldn’t be killed off. He explained that Danny has hinted at potentially writing a movie based on the series, so that possibility is likely influencing the show’s direction.

Okay, so the last episode, called ‘The Carvery’ – they picked this pub because it has a really good roast dinner, which is funny – honestly felt like a movie! It totally reminded me of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘The Hateful Eight’, you know, the one with Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell, and Jennifer Jason Leigh? It’s set after the Civil War, and everyone’s stuck inside a stagecoach inn during a blizzard, and it’s just as tense and atmospheric as that film!

Sampson believes Episode 6 is one of their most visually impressive episodes yet. He mentioned the CGI budget was exceptionally high, particularly for the snow effects, and he’s very pleased with how it turned out.

The episode is full of subtle nods to the film The Hateful Eight. The costume designer, Darren Finch, cleverly included lots of references, like my fur coat which echoes the huge bear skin coat Kurt Russell wears in the movie. I really appreciated that attention to detail.

Because there was no snow during filming, the episode’s winter scenes were created using computer-generated imagery.

“The really mad thing is, at the beginning of the series, we had loads of snow and we were fighting to film stuff that didn’t have any snow in it,” Sampson said.

I still remember being amazed by that bus scene in the first episode, the one where half of it goes over the cliff! It was filmed in the snow, which meant the crew had a huge job – they actually had to melt all the snow, wait for it to disappear, and then come back to film the scene properly. It’s funny, because when they needed snow again for the final episode, they had to create it all artificially! It just shows you all the crazy, behind-the-scenes work that goes into making a TV show.

After finishing Brassic, Sampson is now working on the third season of his comedy show, Mr Bigstuff. He’s both writing and starring in it alongside Danny Dyer. Although both shows are known for their edgy and wild on-screen humor, Sampson explains that the production environments for Brassic and Mr Bigstuff are quite different.

Each show has its own unique atmosphere, he said. It’s similar to how every job has its own set of unspoken rules. On ‘Brassic’, Joe Gilgun leads the way, so things are lively, full of swearing, and a little bit wild. ‘Mr Big Stuff’ is different – Danny emphasizes teamwork and a really supportive environment.

Sampson admits writing the show can be a struggle – he’d rather be chatting than working on the outline, which he finds incredibly stressful. However, he’s passionate about the series and hopes to continue it. He envisions a larger story unfolding over five seasons, though whether they’ll get the chance to tell it remains to be seen.

As a huge fan of darkly funny, chaotic shows, I’m thrilled to say all seven seasons of Brassic are currently streaming on Sky. If you’re not already a subscriber and want to check it out (trust me, you should!), Sky has all the details on how to sign up.

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2025-10-31 21:36