Yellowjackets director explains shocking character death
Yellowjackets spoilers follow for season 3 episode 9.
In a recent explanation, Yellowjackets’ director Ben Semanoff discusses the surprising demise featured in the most recent installment.
This season, Lauren Ambrose’s van has faced numerous tribulations. First, she received news that her cancer had ceased spreading, only to encounter another health emergency when she coughed up blood.
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Ultimately, her fate was sealed by Hilary Swank’s character, Melissa, who had been concealed and made a grand reappearance dramatically.
In a conversation with ScreenRant, Semanoff indicated that Van’s demise was triggered by Melissa’s mounting aggravation erupting into a climax, a theme they plan to delve deeper into as the series progresses.
He mentioned that he’s unsure about Melissa’s future, but he believes the upcoming season may provide some answers to the lingering questions.
In my opinion, what truly mattered was her desire for privacy. She had been leading a clandestine existence, and I believe she simply tired of it.
He went on to say: “Melissa had managed to pull off faking her own death and staying hidden, and I believe she was wondering how she could recapture that thrill again. So, she decided to let the YJs know she was still alive. They would inevitably hunt her down, and then chaos would ensue. This is likely what she intended.
In Semanoff’s opinion, she seemed eager to rejoin the action, and given her circumstances, it was as if she was being pursued once more through the forest – this is why I believe so.
The sequence of events was captivating, leading me to believe she ended up stabbing [her]. That’s how games like this often unfold.
Yellowjackets airs on Showtime in the US and Paramount+ in the UK.
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