The shocking and brilliant finale to this series will put all your preconceived notions to rest

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After six episodes of incredible dramatic intensity, the final disclaimer episode offered an ending that was both disturbing and brilliant, shattering any preconceived notions viewers might have had about the series.

Under the masterful direction of Alfonso Cuarón, Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline deliver dazzling performances and bring to life a finale that challenges notions of truth and justice.

Finally the hidden truth was revealed

Catherine Ravenscroft’s character, played by Cate Blanchett, finally reveals her version of events. Until now, viewers have seen the story from the point of view of the book written by Stephen Brigstocke (Kevin Kline), in which Catherine is portrayed as an adulterous woman who used the young and innocent Jonathan (Lewis Partridge) before abandoning him to his sorrows. Fate is facing death and after she saved her son from drowning.

However, the truth revealed in this final episode completely shatters this version. Catherine reveals that Jonathan raped her at knife point, forcing her to comply with his demands. “I did exactly what he wanted…hoping he would be satisfied and leave“, he admits, revealing the depth of the trauma he experienced.

A devastating confrontation

When Steven learns the truth, his disbelief turns to anger and he refuses to accept that his son could be so disgusting. Driven by hatred and rejection, Stephen even tries to kill Catherine’s son, Nicholas (Cody Smith-McPhee), in a final scene of suffocating suspense.

However, in the face of Nicholas’s vulnerability, Stephen is overwhelmed by his own contradictions and stops his violent action. This complex confrontation between truth and denial is a brilliant demonstration of the ability of accountability to explore the gray areas of human psychology.

Deconstruction of preconceived ideas

The disclaimer finale not only reveals a shocking truth: it deeply challenges the prejudices surrounding sexually assaulted women. Revealing a past assault, Catherine confronts her husband Robert (Sacha Baron Cohen), who has never questioned the distorted version of Stephanie.

This scene clearly shows the doubts and suspicions that often plague victims’ stories, especially when it comes to sexual abuse. Robert, also focused on his own vulnerability, never considered his wife’s innocence, which points to a larger societal problem. Catherine said to him:You can handle the idea of ​​me being raped better than I could enjoy myself with someone else.” a sentence that reveals his concern about the lack of support from his partner.

The disclaimer here criticizes the prejudices survivors face and which often expect victims to be beyond reproach in order to believe. The series encourages viewers to reconsider these decisions, emphasizing the need to accept the victim’s words without bias and doubt. This head-scratching finale encourages reflection on the complexity of stories of abuse and the importance of unconditional support for women who choose to share their stories.

A dark but hopeful ending

In an emotional final scene, Catherine and her son Nicholas finally find hope for reconciliation and restoration of their relationship. After years of silence and pain, their final embrace represents a possible path to healing. This completely insane and unpredictable finale makes Disclaimer a landmark series that redefines the codes of psychological drama while leaving the audience to confront themselves and their prejudices.

Disclaimer Available in full on Apple TV+ and MyCanal.