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Dramatic ‘1923’ Season Finale Wraps with Shocking Deaths and Yellowstone Ranch Showdown
The 1923 finale delivered a dramatic and violent conclusion, following an episode last week that had already culminated in a bloodbath with the deaths of seven significant characters. This week’s closer saw the intense struggle for the iconic Yellowstone-Dutton Ranch reach its peak with a major gun battle unfolding at the infamous train station and the ranch itself.
Spencer and Alexandra’s Tragic Reunion
The concluding episode provided a poignant reunion for the fan-favorite couple, Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer), after they endured separate and arduous journeys.
While the finale included several deaths among minor figures, only one main character met their end, and it was in a particularly heartbreaking manner.
Despite Alexandra finally joining Spencer and giving birth to their child – believed to be John Dutton II, the father of Kevin Costner’s John Dutton III – their happiness was short-lived.
After suffering immensely from exposure to the frigid elements during her journey, Alexandra was eventually rescued by Spencer. However, the prolonged ordeal in the extreme cold proved fatal, leading to Alexandra’s death, a turn of events that deeply disappointed fans.
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After last week’s episode that ultimately became a bloodbath, with seven main characters being killed off , 1923 came to a close in quite the dramatic fashion
The finale also finally reunited the beloved couple Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) after traumatic journeys on both sides
Alexandra’s Perilous Journey
Alexandra’s journey was fraught with peril, beginning in England, continuing through New York City and Chicago. In Chicago, she encountered a wealthy couple who offered her a ride to Montana after her train journey was cancelled.
Ignoring warnings about their vehicle’s suitability for the trip, they ran out of fuel and became stranded in freezing temperatures.
While Paul and Hillary perished from the elements after consuming liquor in an attempt to stay warm, Alexandra managed to survive, as shown making a fire inside the car in the finale.
Her rescue came when Spencer’s train fortuitously passed by. Spencer heroically jumped from the moving train to save her, an act of bravery that prompted the train to halt and allow them to re-board and seek warmth.
Doctors advised amputation of Alexandra’s frostbitten feet and hands, but she refused, prioritizing care for her premature infant, John, born just six months into the pregnancy.
The infant miraculously survived, but Alexandra succumbed to her ailments shortly after reuniting with Spencer, the love of her life.
Elsa Dutton’s (Isabel May) narration revealed that Spencer never remarried, though he did find solace with another widow, with whom he had another child.
Fan Reactions to the ‘1923’ Finale
Viewers expressed a wide range of emotions regarding the season finale. Many fans voiced their disappointment at Alexandra’s death, while some declared they would no longer watch any shows from creator Taylor Sheridan.
The finale also finally reunited the beloved couple Spencer Dutton (Brandon Sklenar) and Alexandra (Julia Schlaepfer) after traumatic journeys on both sides
Somehow the baby managed to survive, though Alex didn’t, succumbing to her aliments just after reuniting with the love of her life Spencer
The narration of Elsa Dutton (Isabel May) revealed that Spencer never married again, though he ‘found comfort’ with another widow, who bore another child with him.
Numerous viewers shared their sentiments on social media:
- Madi (@japrilotp) conveyed her heartbreak: “Reflecting on #1923TV and I’m so broken hearted about what I went through this season….i was given real hope and then they good the gloves off of Alex’s fingers…whoever is responsible for it…you suck.”
- Pammy Fels (@casunprincess) enjoyed the finale, tweeting: “Welp, I sobbed – not cried, sobbed three times during the finale of 1923. F***ing heartbreaking and oddly in its own way perfect. John Dutton absolutely had to come from the bloodline of Spencer and Alex. #1923TV #1923yellowstone.”
- @MattFisher515 minced no words: “Without a doubt – @1923official Season 2 is the biggest piece of dogs**t ever written. Imagine thinking so lowly of your viewers that you think anyone would believe this trash? #1923TV”
- Another user, Madi (@japrilotp), reiterated: “Reflecting on #1923TV and I’m so broken hearted about what I went through this season….i was given real hope and then they good the gloves off of Alex’s fingers…whoever is responsible for it…you suck.”
- @clichecultural offered high praise: “#1923tv was a soap opera… and I LOVED IT, that was a great bittersweet ending, the building up into Alex and Spencer getting back together was so good, I love that Elsa keeps narrating those epilogues. Love that little Titanic ending with them reuniting in the afterlife.”
- @bandofbuffoons expressed annoyance with Taylor Sheridan: “He could’ve written anything and he chose to write that.. yeah Sheridan is messed up.”
- Asha (@ThiaBaybee) felt traumatized: “I feel like I need to watch Harry Potter or Care Bears or something to erase my brain from that #1923TV trauma.”
- Andreia (@odonnellsptfan) lauded the episode: “that was a masterpiece, alright #1923tv.”
Many were heartbroken like Madi (@japrilotp) who said, ‘Reflecting on #1923TV and I’m so broken hearted about what I went through this season….i was given real hope and then they good the gloves off of Alex’s fingers…whoever is responsible for it…you suck’
Pammy Fels (@casunprincess) enjoyed the finale, tweeting, ‘Welp, I sobbed – not cried, sobbed three times during the finale of 1923. F***ing heartbreaking and oddly in its own way perfect. John Dutton absolutely had to come from the bloodline of Spencer and Alex. #1923TV #1923yellowstone.’
Others like @MattFisher515 didn’t mince words, tweeting, ‘Without a doubt – @1923official Season 2 is the biggest piece of dogs**t ever written. Imagine thinking so lowly of your viewers that you think anyone would believe this trash? #1923TV’
Others like @bandofbuffoons were annoyed with creator Taylor Sheridan, stating, ‘He could’ve written anything and he chose to write that.. yeah Sheridan is messed up.’
Other Character Fates in the Finale
Numerous characters were killed in the multiple shootouts featured in the two-hour finale, including Clyde (Brian Konowal) and Alec (Colt Brown), livestock agents who were in fact spies working for Whitfield.
Teonna Rainwater’s Legal Battle
Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves) was apprehended by Marshal Mamie Fossett (Jennifer Carpenter) and brought before a judge, facing multiple murder charges.
However, prosecutors failed to present sufficient evidence or witnesses to substantiate any murder charge, leading to her release.
Teonna departed the courthouse disoriented and bewildered, nearly being struck by a vehicle, and expressed uncertainty about having a home to return to.
One of Fossett’s Native American deputies suggested she simply find a new place to live as she left town.
While not explicitly stated in the series, it is implied that Teonna is a significant ancestor of the Rainwater Indian tribe depicted in the original Yellowstone series.
Spencer’s Revenge on Whitfield
Spencer also exacted revenge on Donald Whitfield (Timothy Dalton), the instigator of the conflict against his family.
Spencer fatally shot Whitfield in cold blood, stating he was avenging his wife’s death and that of Jacob, intending to make an example of Donald to deter future threats to his family and land.
Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves) was ultimately apprehended by Marshal Mamie Fossett (Jennifer Carpenter) and taken in front of a judge, charged with multiple counts of murder
However, the prosecutors could present no evidence or witnesses to support any kind of murder charge, so she’s free to go.
One of Fossett’s Indian deputies suggests she simply finds a new home, as she rides away from town.
Unresolved Mysteries and Future Yellowstone Series
An intriguing revelation this season was that Whitfield had discovered the infamous ‘train station’ – a county with zero population – a location the Dutton family in Yellowstone has apparently utilized for disposing of bodies for years.
As Whitfield kept this discovery secret from everyone except his associates, it remains unclear how the Duttons originally found this unusual site.
Expanding the Yellowstone Universe
Creator Taylor Sheridan is also developing 1944, another prequel series to Yellowstone, reportedly focusing on the subsequent generation of Duttons inheriting the land.
Furthermore, he is creating a spinoff series set on the Four Sixes Ranch in Texas, and a modern-day spinoff titled The Madison.