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Fool Me Once Fans Are Reeling Over The “Jaw-Dropping” Finale
The “plot twists were really twisting.”
Fool Me Once has fast become Netflix’s new must-watch drama since it premiered on Jan. 1 — and its shocking finale has fans talking.
Based on Harlan Coben’s bestselling novel of the same name, the show follows widower Maya Stern (Michelle Keegan) as she copes with the murder of her husband, Joe Burkett (Richard Armitage).
While searching for answers surrounding her late husband’s death, Maya is also coming to terms with the murder of her sister, Claire Walker (Natalie Anderson), which also remains unsolved. Major spoilers ahead.
The Finale Bombshell
Fool Me Once’s tense finale reveals that Maya murdered her husband after she discovered that he was responsible for her sister’s death. Joe killed Claire because she was investigating his family’s company, Lambur Pharma, which was involved in a medical scam.
In revenge, Joe’s younger brother, Neil Burkett (James Northcote), later shoots and kills Maya, and live-streams her murder for the world to see.
Fans Are “Absolutely Shook”
Naturally, fans went to social media to discuss the drama’s shocking ending, and many are still reeling over the “jaw-dropping” finale.
“This was my first binge watch of the year and it was amazing,” one viewer gushed on X (formerly Twitter). “I was on the edge of my seat. All the suspense, twists, and that ending though...”
“Absolutely shook at the finale of Fool Me Once. What the f*ck,” a fan commented, while another said that the “plot twists were really twisting.”
The buzz has helped Fool Me Once reach the top of Netflix UK’s streaming chart, and it’s also currently atop the U.S. Top 10.
Michelle Keegan recently commented on the drama’s success. “I feel like I’m in a dream right now,” she wrote on Instagram.
“Thank you to every single person who has reached out or messaged me about Fool Me Once,” she added. “Over the moon that you’ve enjoyed the show as much as we enjoyed making it.”
