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Dani is determined to find out what happened to Mario and her friends in the dream, but things quickly go from bad to worse when Mario’s voice starts talking to her in her head. Dani soon realizes that the voice is coming from her own mind and it’s not just a figment of her imagination. The more she investigates, the more she realizes that the voices are coming from all over her body, even inanimate objects. As Dani tries to figure out what’s going on, she comes into contact with people who have also been affected by the dream. Some of them are doctors who are trying to figure out how to save Mario, while others are just trying to cope with what has happened. In the end, Dani finds out that there is more than one way to find salvation and she must find it before it’s too late.
Does Mario survive the fall?
It seems that Gianlu’s stay in the city is coming to an end. He arrives to see the General off, but he doesn’t seem very flamboyant or happy with his appearance. It seems that he’s not looking forward to leaving this place - he’s just looking sad.
Dani hurries after them, trying to get the General’s attention. He explains how amazing Gianluca is, specifically mentioning how he lit up the place. And just like that, Dani leans in and kisses Gianlu on the lips. It’s a beautiful gesture and a nice way to see him off. ..
Dani heads to see the good doctor, who’s still recovering from what happened last episode. Cimaroli reveals the grim news that Mario passed away in the early morning. As for Giorgio, he’s been transferred to a psychiatric ward in prison. Dani can only process the news, he’s being discharged but will have to undergo psychotherapy for major depression in the weeks to follow.
Do Nina and Dani exchange numbers?
Dani catches up with Nina before he leaves, who reveals that he really likes her. Nina admits that when she’s with him things seem to make a lot more sense for her. Dani suggests they keep in touch, and leaves her his number so they can reconnect when she gets out. Dani goes on to admit that he’s realized there’s only a tiny amount of madness inside this ward and infact, the real madness is out in the world. It’s a lovely way to nod back to the main themes in this show, and something we’ve seen play out across the 7 episodes.
Dani departures from her building, carrying a small bag with cigarettes, as she sees the bird who’s returned to the nest. This moment is beautiful and tells the story of Dani and Mario’s relationship.
What happens at Mario’s funeral?
Dani returns home to the family again and receives a message from Nina. The pair begin messaging, with Dani revealing that he will be heading to Mario’s funeral so if she wants to hang out, that’s where he’ll be. Gianlu is there too, and Dani steps up and reads out a poem he has written, speaking passionately about how Mario was a true brother to him and that true madness is to never give up or kneel down. It touches Dr Mancino deeply too, and he speaks to Dani outside, telling him they should talk soon and commending him for a wonderful poem. ..
After the funeral, Dani suggests to Gianlu to go out to the Seashell Club. Given Gianlu originally said his dream was to go to a club and find the man of his dreams, it’s a nice way of honoring his friend. ..
Nina shows up at the party and starts dancing with Gianlu. She asks him if he has something little to give her, which Dani realizes is a reference to the drugs. Dani takes her inside a toilet cubicle and gives her a piece of his mind. Their argument eventually ends with Dani leaving the party alone while Nina stews in the bathroom.
How does Everything Calls For Salvation end?
Nina messages Dan later that night and tells him to check his messages. She leaves a video message for her followers revealing where she’s been in the last 7 days and how she tried to commit suicide. It’s a really brave sentiment and something that Dani immediately looks on with a new light, especially when Nina says she’s going to sign off social media for a while.
In the next scene, we see Dani and Nina jump into the diving board together. This symbolic act is highly significant because it shows that they are ready to take a leap of faith and start their own lives.
The Episode Review
Everything Calls for Salvation ends with a beautiful and symbolic farewell, one that reinforces the idea that what we deem to be madness is actually just a phase. The whole show has felt like a natural extension to One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, with Dani realizing that the true madness is not inside the psychiatric ward but actually out in the real world.
The show has done well in accurately reflecting the stigma against mental health, and it’s telling that the best characters in the show are those with presumably the worst conditions. ..
The real highlight of this show has been the interactions between the men and women in the ward. Each one has had a unique story to tell and it has been fascinating to see how they all interact with each other. It is also hard to imagine life without Gianlu, even though we don’t yet know what his plans are.
This has been a great show and a surprising dark horse to emerge in 2022. A wonderful ending to a wonderful show.
Everything Calls For Salvation Season 1 is a gripping, dark and suspenseful show that will keep you on the edge of your seat the entire time. The show is set in a small town in Texas and it follows the lives of its residents as they go through various struggles. From family problems to religious issues, everything is on display in this series.
