'Apples Never Fall' Ending Explained: Mystery behind Joy Delaney's disappearance revealed in finale episode
Contains heavy spoilers for 'Apples Never Fall'
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA: 'Apples Never Fall,' now available for streaming on Peacock, wraps up its gripping storyline in the seventh episode, revealing the truth behind Joy Delaney's (Annette Bening) fate.
This mystery drama series made its debut on Thursday, March 14, with all episodes dropping at once.
The pilot episode delved right into the heart of the narrative, showcasing Joy Delaney's mysterious disappearance. Subsequent episodes followed her four adult children as they embarked on a quest to uncover the secrets surrounding her disappearance.
In Episode 7, viewers are taken on a journey back to the day of Joy's disappearance, meticulously retracing every step she took.
What happened on the day of Joy Delaney's disappearance in 'Apples Never Fall'?
On the day of her disappearance, Joy made a trip to the local market and purchased a batch of apples.
On her way back home, she encountered a pothole while cycling, resulting in a severe leg injury. Joy wrapped her jacket around her leg to stem the bleeding.
She attempted to reach out to each of her children for help, but none of them answered as they were upset with her for revealing Harry Haddad's truth
Left to fend for herself, Joy walked home with her injured leg and disposed of the blood-soaked jacket near a dumpster.
Upon arriving home, she found a package containing Harry Haddad's (Giles Matthey) memoir, where he confessed to cheating in his games.
This discovery ignited Joy's anger, prompting her to confront Stan Delaney (Sam Neill). She conveyed her frustration at Stan's favoritism towards Harry over their son, despite being aware of his cheating tendencies.
Their heated argument escalated as Joy criticized Stan for his coaching abilities.
Why did Joy Delaney disappear in 'Apples Never Fall'?
Joy's provocative remarks deeply wounded Stan, causing him to lose his composure. In his typical fashion, Stan attempted to disengage from the argument, but Joy blocked his path.
Fueled by anger, Stan began hurling objects around the room, and in the chaos, Joy inadvertently struck him while attempting to intervene. After their heated altercation, Stan finally left the house, leaving Joy behind in tears.
Checking her phone, she discovered that none of her children had responded to her messages or expressed any interest in connecting with her.
Feeling abandoned by her family, Joy tossed her phone into the laundry basket and headed out for a drink.
Desperate for companionship, Joy reached out to Savannah (Georgia Flood), who answered her call and agreed to meet her. Unlike her children, Savannah offered emotional support and understanding.
This prompted Joy to make a drastic decision to disconnect from her current life and seek solace with Savannah in the mountains.
How does 'Apples Never Fall' end?
In the climax scene of 'Apples Never Fall,' Joy becomes aware of a hurricane in Florida, prompting her to reach out to her family. However, she encounters a dead landline and is prevented by Savannah from seeking help from their neighbor.
Amid the turmoil, Joy discovers a gun and a restraining order filed against her by Harry hidden in Savannah's purse. This shocking revelation leads her to unravel Savannah's true identity and recognize the danger she is in.
With a sense of urgency, Joy urges Savannah to take her back to Florida. However, as they speed down the road, Savannah's erratic driving and confession of ill intentions toward the Delaney family escalate the situation. The speeding car eventually crashes.
Following the accident, Joy is brought home by the authorities, while Stan is released from jail, marking a turning point where the family begins to address their unresolved issues.
Meanwhile, Savannah remains missing, leaving a lingering sense of uncertainty and unresolved tension.
All the episodes of 'Apples Never Fall' are available to stream on Peacock.