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'Barkskins' Season 1: Shocking finale leaves fans worried restless for Hamish Goames as they demand a Season 2

The ending to National Geographic's historical epic 'Barkskins' has left its entire fan base in shock
PUBLISHED JUN 16, 2020
(National Geographic)
(National Geographic)

Spoilers for 'Barkskins' Season 1 Episode 8 'The Black Sun' 

The ending for National Geographic's historical epic 'Barkskins' has left its entire fan base in shock. Concluding on a very somber note, the Iroquois commenced their attack on Wobik — where most of the protagonists of the series were — and that doesn't look good for anyone. Add to that the vague ending shot of Claude Trepagny (David Thewlis). 

Fans of the show might be impressed with the series but after an unbelievable ending are seeking more. "I loved #Barkskins on @NatGeoChannel but is that really the end? Will there be another season?? Are we to believe everyone is dead? The book is 800+ pages and it feels like the story is cut off at the knees. I’m desperate for a cleaner sewn-up ending," tweeted a fan. "So that's how #Barkskins ends?" tweeted a fan. "#Barkskins what the what.... is that the end of the series?!???!" added another. "@NatGeoChannel Wait, that's it??? WE NEED MORE #Barkskins!!!" concurred a fan. 

Viewers are frantically checking if there will be an upcoming season. "There HAS to be a second season!!!  #Barkskins" said one. "C'mon, you can't let the show end like that. There needs to be more. #Barkskins" added another. "Just finished watching Barkskins a great show...my friend Zahn MCclarnon did a great job ....! can't wait for season 2....!" said one more. "@NatGeoChannel don't tell me that is all there is to Barkskins! You can't just end completely without showing if the settlers can come out of this. I am crying wanting to know what happens next and there may be no next?! Why?!" tweeted an overwhelmed fan. 

Many fans were left asking another important question: "Is Hamish alive??? WHEN IS SEASON 2?!? #Barkskins @NatGeoChannel" While we took the liberty of looking into one (possible) death — that of Trepagny — we can't tell if Hamish (Aneurin Barnard) was indeed saved by Renardette (Lola Reid). Showing up out of the blue, Renardette attacks Ratahsénthos and kills him by stabbing him in the neck. A grievously shot Hamish is as shocked as us to see her there. But whether he is alive, can't be said. 

If there indeed will be a Season 2, perhaps we could see Hamish alive and well along with Yvon (Zahn McClarnon) back on their adventures. However, Yvon is at Wobik, which is now under attack from the Iroquois. Whether he will leave alive or dead — hopefully we will know soon. Those we can guarantee are alive at the end are Charles Duquet (James Bloor), who was selling pistols to the Iroquois and is likely to have fled to Quebec City. Melissande (Tallulah Haddon), who is just as shrewd and cunning as him, steals the rings off of Trepagny's dead body and flees, also likely to go to Quebec City as she knows Wobik is under threat. 

Mari (Kaniehtiio Horn) might return to the Wendat settlement. On the other hand, Mathilde (Marcia Gay Harden), after witnessing Captain Bouchard's death first hand (David Wilmot) is outside the settlement, hiding. She might have come looking for Renardette but walked right into the Iroquois. Fans are left dangling after this cliffhanger and demand more.

Series creator Elwood Reid, when responding to a fan, tweeted "['Barkskins'] was always intended as an ongoing series, fyi....." While this tweet doesn't officially confirm a Season 2, it shows that there might be one in the making which has now got many hoping this was only a mid-season finale. So do we. All episodes of 'Barkskins' are streaming on Hulu.

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