Sherwood’s season 2 finale made the wrong decision on that death

As a seasoned gamer of the crime-drama genre, I must admit that Sherwood season two had its ups and downs, but the finale was a rollercoaster ride that left me breathless. The series started strong and ended even stronger, with a chilling twist that left me questioning if justice was truly served.

Sherwood season two finale spoilers follow.

Following a somewhat average second half, the second season of Sherwood concluded much like it started: powerfully, suspensefully, and with a ruthless act of violence. The second installment of Sherwood didn’t disappoint when it came to these elements, beginning with the cold-blooded killing of Nicky Branson (Sam Buchanan). This murder marked the start of a string of killings, culminating in the unfortunate shooting of Mickey Sparrow (Philip Jackson) in the second-to-last episode. His death left viewers deeply moved.

Instead of providing a sense of closure, Sherwood unexpectedly diminished Monica Dolan’s (Ann) death in a regrettably preventable manner. This didn’t help heal our tiny wound, despite the apparent justice served on the street.

At first, our anticipation leaned towards witnessing Rory (Perry Fitzpatrick) exact his vengeance after receiving the clue about Ann’s whereabouts. As the season progressed, it became clear that Ann, though indirectly involved in most of the killings due to her bloody fingerprints, was overdue for her retribution.

Yet, Rory’s desire for revenge was foiled by his mother Daphne Sparrow (played by Lorraine Ashbourne in ‘After the Flood’). She managed to extract the necessary details from him and got there ahead of him, prepared to deal the final blow.

Instead, it was Daphne who was wounded by a gunshot to the arm, dragged to the water’s edge, and left there alone, with only the taunts from Ann echoing in her ears as her last moments ticked away.

It was intentionally annoying yet tantalizingly intriguing, a kind of annoyance that made one overlook the anticipated turn of events when Daphne’s long-lost child Rachel (played by Christine Bottomley) pointed Daphne’s gun at Ann.

Absolutely, since Rachel didn’t have a background in the criminal underworld, she had no intention of becoming a killer. Instead, Daphne, her mother, took the gun away from Rachel after disarming Ann. However, despite making several grunting and tense facial expressions, even Daphne found it difficult to go through with the killing act.

“Who needs Rory more than anyone until now?” was never stated before, but it’s exactly what we wished for as we longed for someone to silence the overconfident Ann Branson once and for all.

It wasn’t until Daphne delivered a heartfelt speech that made us stop and think whether or not Ann’s demise was truly just retribution for what she had done.

She advised her, “Leave immediately. Flee. If you stay, you risk betraying Mickey’s wishes and ending up as a prominent ‘I’ behind bars, don’t you?

However, out in the open, you stand isolated – and you are indeed alone. Have you ever considered how lonely you truly are?… They’ve deserted you. They’re approaching for you, Ann, and I can relate to that sense of isolation. I understand the torment. Constantly watching your back, never finding tranquility. With this, she released Ann from her grasp.

Bravo, Ashbourne! You skillfully conveyed those lines with an emotional depth that was both chilling and heartfelt, avoiding the pitfall of making it feel overly scripted or wooden.

The situation was intensely cold – it was so bone-chillingly scary that we found ourselves accepting the thought of Ann being alone out there, disconnected from any supportive network, devoid of love and hope. She was petrified.

As a gamer, I found a sense of deep fulfillment in the slow-burning struggle instead of an instant victory. But just as I was getting accustomed to this fresh gameplay dynamic, Rory burst onto the scene.

In that brief instant when Daphne was taken aback, Ann swiftly pounced on her adversary. Fortunately, Daphne reacted quickly and gave Ann a gentle shove into the water instead.

As I hobbled along with my fractured arm, struggling to maintain pace amidst the observant sparrows, their watchful eyes seemed to hint at my growing panic and imminent exhaustion.

In a swift turn of events, self-defense transformed into manslaughter by negligence when the formidable matriarch of the mobsters struggled desperately, eventually disappearing beneath the surface.

In that instant, it felt almost perfect, but Daphne’s words lingered in our minds, making an immediate departure seem less fitting.

Beyond doubt, as she herself acknowledged, it was an act of betrayal against Mickey’s desires. Moreover, it freed Ann from the agony and solitude that her seclusion would have imposed. This life ahead, marred by the terror of the constant threat to her existence.

Similarly, Daphne’s speech could have made Ann’s passing even more profound if it hadn’t been included. Looking back now, it seems that her speech took away from the powerful, satisfying conclusion of Ann’s narrative journey.

The captivating banter between the exceptionally skilled Ashbourne and Dolan kept us enthralled, so we can’t help but find it enjoyable.

Sherwood seasons 1 and 2 are available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.

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2024-09-10 01:19