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Many fans found the ending "unsatisfactory," particularly how supporting characters like Gene, Sarah, and Leslie had their storylines abruptly "fall flat" without a proper send-off.

Reviewers from IMDb and TV Fanatic offer deeper dives into the series' sudden cancellation and its impact on the finale's pacing. In the Dark series finale review: Well, that happened Eps13In the Dark - Season 4

Murphy tracks Josh to a remote cabin. Despite Felix’s (Morgan Krantz) desperate pleas for her to choose a different path, Murphy stabs Josh to death in a visceral struggle. Despite Felix’s (Morgan Krantz) desperate pleas for her

In a chillingly calm sequence, Murphy cleans herself up at a convenience store, discarding her bloody clothes before she and Felix ride off into the sunrise with her guide dog, Pretzel. Critical and Fan Reception The Ultimate Revenge While some critics labeled it

The series finale of In the Dark , Season 4, Episode 13 ("Please Shine Down on Me"), concludes the show on a dark, divisive note that shifts away from its crime-thriller roots toward a raw, tragic exploration of trauma. The Ultimate Revenge

While some critics labeled it one of the worst finales ever due to its "horror-flick" tone and lack of legal consequences, others felt it was a fitting, if tragic, end for Murphy—a character whose life was always defined by trauma rather than a "fairytale" redemption.

The episode has sparked intense debate among viewers and critics: