Upamanyu Biswas
At the end of Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons,‘ our main characters are left with a staggering revelation about Nick’s fate and relationship with Ginny. While the last few episodes focus on the main group of friends trying to come to terms with their friend disappearing from their lives, it also shows how they slowly work on their personal issues, finding solutions to their relationship hiccups. For instance, Katherine and Jack find a middle ground in their marriage as they get on each other’s nerves multiple times despite having a strong unity between them. The same is true for Danny and Claude, who constantly find ways to annoy each other even though they mean well. Thus, the show’s final portions address these questions as we witness a positive resolution that ends with a bombshell piece of news. SPOILERS AHEAD.
The Four Seasons Plot Recap
A regular married couple, Katherine and Jack, are packing their bags as they head for a stayover with their friends Anne and Nick, who have been married for around 25 years. They are joined at their luxurious house by their other friend, Danny, who arrives with his partner, Claude. As the couples settle down for a group vacation, their stay is disrupted by the news that Nick is planning on leaving Anne soon. Jack and Danny learn the news directly from Nick’s mouth. Things get progressively awkward as they witness Anne showing a lack of interest in trying things with Nick, which they believe is the fundamental issue in their bond. Unable to keep it a secret, Jack breaks the news to Katherine. The next day, they discover that Anne is planning on renewing their vows with Nick by organizing a special event.
After sending Nick on an errand, Anne spends the majority of the day planning the vow renewal ceremony, where she also invites all of her close friends. Meanwhile, Jack, Katherine, and Danny are caught in the desperate position of acting like they know nothing about Nick’s divorce plans. They even bring Claude into the loop, who absorbs the information without being fazed. It encourages Danny to be more honest about his other issues, including the fact that he is avoiding the installation of a stent in his heart by lying that he has a business trip. Later, Nick arrives for his surprise renewal, where Anne rolls back the years with a speech honoring their relationship. Tragically, it goes up in flames, literally, as a nearby greenhouse catches fire, and Nick breaks the news about leaving her.
Months after Nick and Anne’s breakup, the group of couples heads for a trip to the Eco Resort, where they are joined by Nick’s new attractive girlfriend, Ginny. The group has to tiptoe carefully around the fact that Ginny is so different from them and young enough to be their daughter. Jack and Katherine complain about her behind Nick’s back, while Danny and Claude face difficulties staying in their yurt tent. Tensions flare between Nick and the other couples as he grows defensive about Ginny, who is the brainchild behind the vacation planning. Desperate to escape their natural environment, Danny and Claude stay at a 4-star resort, where they accidentally run into Anne. It is evident that she is still licking her wounds from her divorce and wants to confront Nick. However, the couples must figure out their issues before dealing with Nick and Ginny.
The Four Seasons Ending: Is Ginny Having a Baby? Who is the Father?
A lot happens after the Eco Resort trip, most of which revolves around the various relationship problems in the lives of our main characters. However, the big plot twist arrives near the show’s end when Nick dies in a car crash after having a fight with Ginny. The news arrives out of nowhere, shocking Katherine, Jack, Danny, Claude, and Anne. Subsequently, the crew has to hunker down and plan a funeral for their deceased friend, which is made all the more complicated because Anne is the leading planner. While Ginny tries to share her thoughts and ideas about the event, she is phased out by Anne, who feels possessive over Nick’s life because of the 25 years they spent together. However, she later realizes that it was a terrible move by her, especially as she reveals to the group that Ginny is pregnant. The father is most likely Nick.
Following the funeral, Ginny and Anne have an honest conversation with each other, and the latter reveals that she used the funeral to exact one last act of revenge against the man who left her. Ginny is distraught by the manner in which the send-off was conducted. Still, she understands Anne’s position because of the jealousy she must have felt watching Nick enjoy his life while ruining hers in the process. Nevertheless, the two women manage to bridge their differences through the exchange and accept that they both played a big part in Nick’s life. Anne even admits that Ginny made Nick happy, which is abundantly visible in the numerous photos he took with her. Thus, it naturally leads us to the final revelation, where Anne announces that Ginny is pregnant with Nick’s baby.
As Nick’s death puts a blemish on the lives of the main characters, Ginny’s pregnancy shows that there is still a positive future ahead of everyone. While Ginny may not have been able to craft her life together with Nick, her pregnancy is a solid reminder of the love they shared for a year. It also shows the unexpected nature of life and how things come together in strange ways. The majority of the narrative kicks into gear because Nick leaves Anne in the show’s opening. Although it seems cruel and a bad mistake at the time, it allows other people to realize the shortcomings in their own relationships while taking accountability for the things they can change. To that end, Ginny having a baby with Nick is the final touch to a saga that incites everyone to do their best in their marriages.
How Do Jack and Katherine Reconcile?
While Nick’s relationship problems may be the most dramatic out of the group, Jack and Katherine’s bond is also tested as the couple realizes they take each other for granted. This becomes increasingly prominent as they start expressing their frustrations with each other, despite the fact that they get along well most of the time. The major hiccup takes place when Jack kisses Anne during a night when he is left at the inn while Katherine has a nightly excursion with Danny. When she comes back, she discovers that he “cheated” on her, which she thinks he is incapable of. It compels them to start attending couples counseling therapy as an answer to their complicated problems. However, as a result of these extensive therapy sessions, they stop talking with each other like a normal husband and wife duo.
The frustrations ramp up even further when Katherine becomes increasingly incensed by Jack not helping her with anything. Instead, she feels that she devotes most of her time to taking care of him, which impinges on her individual identity, leaving her exhausted. Meanwhile, he feels that she does not trust him enough to handle any task by himself. After Nick dies, they have a meaningful conversation about their marriage roles and how they are both going through a sticky phase. They both accept that the only solution to their problem is to power through their issues somehow, even though things are messy and not easy at the moment. They believe that their normal, everyday life will resume once they get through the tough periods, including their duties to organize a proper send-off for Nick.
Later, Katherine is disappointed with Jack when he is unable to get a discount from the funeral home director. She puts him on the task, believing that he is capable of handling this small task. However, it only causes her more problems. Unbeknownst to her, Jack is right about not getting a discount because the basic funeral amenities are all skipped in the cheaper option. Katherine realizes that her husband was right all along. They finally have a moment of reconciliation after Jack rescues her when she falls into an icy river. In the subsequent scene in their hotel room, Jack tucks her inside a thick blanket while she tells him that, despite everything, he is her “soulmate.” They both learn the value of persisting beyond the superficial problems of the moment and understand the larger picture of their relationship and its importance in their life.
Does Danny Want a Baby With Claude?
Danny and Claude also go through a rough patch over the year as they both try to navigate the complex terrain of each other’s distinct personalities. While Danny is more laidback and happy to go with the flow, Claude is more affectionate and unafraid to show his love for his partner through showers of love. It causes a push-and-pull dynamic between the two as Danny constantly feels smothered by Claude’s intense caretaker-like demeanor. As a result, he lies to Claude on numerous occasions to stay away from any entailing drama. This causes numerous misunderstandings between the two, even though Claude often means well. On one occasion, he even ends up taking a two-month business trip to escape Claude’s presence, which is another sign of incompatibility between the pair.
As the narrative progresses, it becomes clear that the couple is unsure how to deal with their main problems head-on. However, a large extent of it revolves around Danny’s inability to open up to Claude. This leads to Claude offering Danny an ultimatum, stating that he must choose whether he wants to be really married or only play at marriage without any of the accompanying drama that is attached to sharing one’s life with another person. It speaks to the attachment styles of both of them and how Danny constantly keeps running away the more Claude tries to get closer to him. By the end, they finally manage to work on these issues separately and come to terms with the fact that they must adapt and compromise if they want a life together.
In the show’s final moments, Danny and Claude share a tender moment in Anne’s kitchen after Nick’s funeral. Subsequently, as Danny sits down to find some ingredients in one of the cupboards, he discovers a kid’s drawing with the word “Daddy” written on it in bright crayons. He smiles as he sees the words and turns towards Claude, implying that he may be thinking of having a child with his partner, starting a new phase in their relationship. After distancing himself several times, Danny’s decision to have a child could prove his undying loyalty to Claude and his belief that their marriage can take the next step, one that requires them to be responsible adults. While we have no confirmation of Danny’s real intention, the idea of having a baby fits the couple’s journey together and shows how they have progressed through their hardships.
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