Judy reveals her cancer diagnosis to the guys, but they want the money she stole back. She feigns having an episode, and goes in to pick up a gun. She punctures the tires of the car and escapes with Jen.
Judy learns that she went to Moranis to save her from Ben. If she does not do it, they will never have a complete life. They reach the house and it is magnificent. They even find a wild cat living there. We see a recreation of Jen and Judy on the beach from the first scene of this season. When Jen mentions deja vu, Judy explains that it is “your brain trying to make you remember”.
The ladies are in full vacation mode, drinking and getting high like there is no tomorrow. Jen wakes up to find Judy is not at home. Judy is fine and had only gone on the boat to see the sunrise. She convinces Jen to come on the water with her but they end up finding the car that hit Ted in the garage.
Although it has gone through cosmetic changes, Judy gives Jen a free pass to smash it up. She decides against it and instead admires the car for bringing Judy into her life. They make the trip in the boat in an innovative fashion: just setting it on the beach and pretending to be on the water.
Judy confesses that she used to feel free and fearless while on the boat with her uncle Paul when she was a kid. Jen mentions the possibility of her staying in the place with Judy and bringing the kids too. But Judy beseeched Jen to separate her real life with this fantasia of a vacation and not leave everything behind.
Judy and Jen share a tearful embrace as Judy reminds Jen of the baby and that she does not want to put her through seeing Judy get worse as Jen did with her mother. They find out the sex of the baby (it is a she) and that she is perfectly healthy. The doctor asks her to “follow up” timely. Jen and Judy spend a splendid night by the beach, eating good food, dancing, and enjoying each other’s company. Jen attends a phone call from Ben and comes clean about the pregnancy. Jen also tells the exciting truth about Moranis and the Greeks to Judy, finally acquitting the two of any suspicion and wrongdoing. They are free! ..
Judy’s cancer has started to affect her more and more as she relaxes on a bed together with her friend Jen. Judy promises to visit Henry’s concert and the house occasionally until she can. She thanks Jen for the time they spent together these past three weeks and with her since she met her. They once again embrace tearfully and watch their favorite reality show together.
When morning comes, Jen finds Judy’s side of the bed empty. But this time, she is not coming back. Jen spots Judy’s footsteps in the sand and the boat is gone. Jen takes the Mustang back as a part of Judy’s memory. She even imagines having a conversation with Judy about the car and we see that the cat, “Sammy”, is coming with her too.
Judy has also left her signature bracelet to Jen, which she wears on her left hand. She drives back for Henry’s concert and gets emotional when she sees the paper cranes being arranged aesthetically in the hall. Her entire family is there and Charlie comforts Jen as they learn about the truth. Ben has got out on “good behavior” (wink wink) and joins them for the concert. ..
When he asks about Judy, the woman looks at the birds and says “she is here.” Jen introduces her baby, Joey, to the grief circle and defends her name. Ben has moved in, and so has Sammy. They are a complete family. Jen sits outside by the pool and sees Sammy trying to get inside the room where Judy used to live. Seeing this, she says to Ben “I have something to tell you” and we cut to black.
The Episode Review
The finale of Dead to Me was a heart-wrenching roller coaster ride that sort of feels surreal having seen this twisty story finally come to an end with another enticing twist. But this time, we will have to imagine the aftermath in our heads as Dead to Me is not coming back for a season 4.
The finale of " Jen and Judy" was a great way to end the show on a high note. It was not about moving the story forward, but about the friendship between Jen and Judy. Their intimate moments were some of the most moving on the show, and they went through testing challenges in this season but came out on top. This season felt like an homage to their connection.
Judy’s death was not only a sad event for her friends and family, but also a symbolic goodbye to her newfound beliefs and sentiments. By sending her off on the boat, they were able to give her the send-off she deserved in terms of independence and control over her own life. The cat may have been Judy’s manifestation of Judy in Jen’s mind, as Henry believed the bird to be Ted’s. This shows how much Jen valued Judy’s newfound sentiments and beliefs, and how important it was for her to go out on top with dignity. ..
The show ended with a bang, leaving us entertained and well-informed about the events that transpired. It was a great way to end things and we can’t wait to see what else Dead to Me has in store for us in the future.
