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'The Veil' Finale: Hulu show leaves fans divided over 'not brilliant enough' Season 1 ending

Fans debate the merits of the new limited series 'The Veil' after a mixed finale

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The dust has settled on the thrilling, undercover-fueled miniseries, 'The Veil'. After six tension-filled episodes, viewers finally have answers to the burning questions that ignited the show.

Created by Steven Knight, the series dives into a high-stakes game of cat and mouse between two formidable women: Imogen Salter, a seasoned MI6 agent (played by Elisabeth Moss), and Adilah El Idrissi (Yumna Marwan).

Imogen embarks on a crucial mission - to uncover the true identity of Adilah. Publicly labeled as the ruthless ISIS commander 'Djinn Al Raqqa,' Adilah maintains a facade of innocence, claiming to be a Frenchwoman caught in a terrifying ordeal.

The season finale delivers shocking revelations, shedding light on Adilah's true intentions and uncovering a shocking secret buried deep within Imogen's past, particularly concerning her father, Marcus Seabright (Phill Langhorne). 

The internet gives mixed reaction to 'The Veil' Finale

Fan reactions to the 'The Veil' finale are mixed. Some viewers are disappointed, calling it lackluster and unconvincing. Others are surprised by the short season length, expecting more episodes. A film critic finds the limited series started strong but ended poorly.

Positive takes praise the performances of Elisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan, with one viewer appreciating a powerful line delivered by Marwan. Another enjoys the show's entertainment value, while one criticizes the writing and portrayal of the Middle East.

A user showcased their disappointment regarding the miscast lead and wrote: "A lackluster & unconvincing finale! This series is NOT brilliant enough to be called an espionage thriller, especially with the miscast lead. TheVeil is one of the worst series for 2024."

Meanwhile, another user urged for something to look forward to as the show's finale came too soon: "Went to see how long the new episode of The Veil on @Hulu is this week and was surprised to see it's the season finale already! I expected 10 episodes. I was looking forward to having something to look forward to next week."

One viewer went from 'enthralled' to 'appalled' after the 'The Veil' finale, claiming the last episode single-handedly dragged the entire show down a dark alley. The user wrote: "The limited series "The Veil" has one of the better premiere episodes of the year--and maybe the worst season finale. A real howler."

Despite the disappointment, a user showed love for the character of the show and said: "TheVeil has been a great TV. Imogen automatically added to the long list of Elisabeth Moss’ characters I love. This red dress, I hope it’s a nod to Offred / June Osborne." Following this another user penned: "Yumna Marwan is incredible in #TheVeil. I love this scene so much. That line coming from a Lebanese-Palestinian actress… powerful"

Fans wasted no time flooding the social media with their reactions. One eager viewer chimed in, wrote: "Finished TheVeil. Too much plot and not enough oomph, but Elisabeth Moss keeps tossing off these tour-de-force performances like they’re nothing, and no series where Josh Charles tells a DGSE agent to “eat an entire bag of French dicks” can be all bad."

However, one other user wrote about the missing points in the show: "what makes #theveil fail? Acting is good. Is it badly written? Are Americans bad at writing complex female characters? Are Americans bad at writing the Middle East? (I mean, why are all the Arabs part of Isis?)"

While 'The Veil' finale sparked mixed reactions online, the show didn't leave viewers entirely empty-handed. Praise for the lead actresses' performances, Elisabeth Moss and Yumna Marwan, highlighted the show's strong central characters.

Even critics who found the finale lacking acknowledged the series' initial promise. With its exploration of complex themes and captivating performances, 'The Veil' certainly left audiences buzzing and eager for discussion, positive or negative, which is a sign the show left a mark.

'The Veil' trailer

'The Veil' is available for streaming on Hulu.