When the TNT drama murdered Ellen Barkin’s viperish Smurf, executive producer John Wells smirked to TVLine back in 2019. “By the time we get to the conclusion, we don’t anticipate anyone to be alive.”
Nonetheless, at least two significant characters survived the series’ sixth and final season finale with their hearts still beating. It wasn’t easy, with Craig and Deran committing what was possibly the thieves’ most challenging crime yet — getting big brother Pope out of jail — while J was stabbing his uncles in the rear. However, two of the Codys made it out alive. Which ones are they? Continue reading to learn about the episode’s horrific details. Then, in the comments, you may share your thoughts on the show’s finale, the season, and the series as a whole.
Double Cross
J’s double cross began as “FUBAR” began. Rather than assist Deran and Craig in extricating Pope from the jail transfer bus — not to mention the grip of a vindictive convict — J made his way back to Smurf’s residence. There, he used a burner phone to inform authorities of the location of the storage area where his uncles had hidden their cash and heavy armament, as well as the getaway cars, which they’d soon find had flats.
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‘Maybe You Should Go Without Me’
When the cops came to see J, he gave a reluctant Penny his alibi – a twist that so shocked her that she chose not to go away with loverboy after all. In reaction, he poisoned her drink. And, despite the fact that we all know J is a cold-blooded killer — right, Mia? Morgan? — he sobbed and ruined the home when she died, no doubt remembering his grandmother’s face with each swing of the bat.
‘This Is How It Has to Be
Back in the desert, Pope, Craig, and Deran broke inside a home as the sirens became increasingly loud. The Codys were going to be massively outgunned. What could they possibly do? Pope promised to draw the attention of the cops as Craig and Deran fled. It was their only (sniffle) chance. Knowing that Pope was on a suicide mission, his children hugged him as if it were the final time they would ever see him. But he said, “We’re going to be OK… “I’ll come to get you.”
‘Wave’ Goodbye
In reality, Pope did survive, dispatching all of the officers as only a series lead could. At the same time, Craig and Deran robbed a convenience store, stealing money and a first-aid kit. Craig was shot during the procedure by the owner’s child. Deran cried, hoping Craig would be well. He did not. As he drifted away, Deran pledged to look for Renn and nurture Nick as if he were his own child.
Judgment Day
After returning to Smurf’s residence in a stolen automobile, Pope choked J and tied him to a chair poolside. “You arranged our deaths!” The Pope yelled when his nephew arrived. J was not contrite. In fact, he felt quite justified in betraying his family. “You all deserve it,” he yelled, “for what you did to my mother.” You had the ability to help her, but you did not.”
‘It’s All My Fault
After plunging J over the deep end, Pope could not help but recollect the day Smurf informed a pregnant Julia that she would be returning to rehab… In truth, she dumped her beneath the bridge along with the other addicts. Julia had pleaded with her brother to accompany her, but he was too feeble to stand up to their mother. Therefore, he decided in the present, that he was in fact responsible for everything.
R.I.P., Andrew
Pope saved J from drowning and then let him go, burdened by the weight of his misdirected guilt. Then Pope set fire to the home, collapsed beside the pool, and died. What was the last thing he saw? This old photograph shows himself and Julia as little children caught in their wicked mother’s web.
And the ‘Winner’ Is
In the last seconds of both the episode and the series, we saw a glimpse of J, living alone but in opulence. In the end, he had taken all that belonged to Smurf, just as he had sworn he would years before. Yet at what price? At what price?
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