'Death and Other Details' Ending Explained: Collier family suffers miserable fate in finale episode
Contains heavy spoilers for 'Death and Other Details'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Hulu's murder mystery series 'Death and Other Details' concluded with its two-part finale on Tuesday, March 5.
Starring Violett Beane and Mandy Patinkin, this ten-episode series has captivated fans with its intricate plot involving four murders on a luxury cruise and a mysterious connection to Victor Sams.
In a thrilling climax, viewers discover that Imogene Scott's (Violett Beane) mother, Kira Scott, is not only alive but has been operating in disguise as Interpol agent Hilde Eriksen (Linda Emond).
Kira orchestrated the events on the ship, aiming to bring down the Collier family for their illicit activities, abuse of power, and plotting her murder years ago.
However, her plan doesn't involve harming the passengers as she orchestrates their rescue, ensuring everyone on the ship survives, including herself.
Kira Scott's shocking revenge against Lawrence Collier in 'Death and Other Details'
In Episode 10 of 'Death and Other Details,' Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin) confronts Kira Scott, unraveling the last shroud of mystery. He reveals that she orchestrated the murders of every perpetrator, with one notable exception, Lawrence Collier (David Marshall Grant).
Kira's revenge against Lawrence commenced two and a half years before the ship set sail. She targeted him by infiltrating his device with an advertisement, persuading him to switch his daily protein smoothie from green to blue.
Kira dispatched the new smoothie which contained a special ingredient- Captionem Blue, which he continues to consume even in the finale episode. As a side effect, it caused him dementia. Despite his continued existence, the consumption of this prohibited ingredient promises him a gradual and agonizing death.
Meanwhile, the Collier family grapples with financial ruin, as their assets, including homes, planes, and a waterpark, are seized. Lawrence and Tripp Collier (Jack Cutmore-Scott) seek shelter in a residence generously offered by Anna Collier (Lauren Patten).
Anna Collier indulges in drugs and rebound
After the cruise, Anna's life takes a downward turn. She ends her affair with Eleanor Chun (Karoline) and initiates divorce proceedings with Leila Collier (Pardis Saremi).
Battling the trauma of her mother's death, the challenges in her business, and the complexities of her relationships from the events aboard the ship, Anna turns to drugs and rebounds.
In the series' climax, it becomes evident that Anna's actions are driven by overwhelming guilt. It is disclosed that she killed her mother, Katherine Collier (Jayne Atkinson), after a confrontation regarding Kira's death.
When Katherine showed no remorse, Anna struck her twice with a metal stick, causing her to fall into a pool. Hilde Eriksen witnessed the incident and offered protection in exchange for Anna's compliance.
As Eriksen, aka Kira, is arrested by the FBI, Anna's ally Andreas Windeler (Christian Svensson) approaches her with a request for assistance. The season concludes on a cliffhanger, leaving viewers eager to discover how Kira will leverage her influence over Anna to evade justice.
Additionally, Imogene, Jules (Hugo Diego Garcia), and Leila are poised to embark on another murder mystery, promising more intrigue in the upcoming season.
'Death and Other Details' is currently streaming on Hulu.