Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 10, “Full Circle.”Yellowjackets season 3, episode 10 provides a thrilling revelation regarding the girls’ rescue in the ’90s timeline, showcasing a clever deception amid the pilot’s Pit Girl hunt. This latest season of Yellowjackets pushes the characters closer than ever to escaping the Wilderness, yet the few who resist the idea of returning home jeopardize their chances of reaching a rescue point with Kodiak and Hannah. With Shauna stepping into a leadership role, the dynamics become increasingly complex, making escape more challenging. Nevertheless, the girls uncover a path to freedom during the season finale.
The conclusion of Yellowjackets season 3, episode 9 sets the stage for the girls’ potential return home. During this episode, Van diligently works to repair the phone that Hannah and Kodiak broke in earlier episodes. Meanwhile, Misty comes to a realization about Van’s efforts and recognizes that she can assist using components from the plane’s transponder, which she previously sabotaged in season 1. However, as the finale begins, the prospect of rescue remains uncertain. Shauna appears resolute in ensuring that every individual in the camp is accounted for, but during a subsequent hunt, the girls manage to reach out to the outside world for the first time since their harrowing crash.
The Climactic Final Moments of Yellowjackets Season 3 Showcase a Breakthrough in Communication
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As hinted in episode 9, Hannah’s satellite phone becomes the crucial device that the teenage Yellowjackets utilize to signal for their long-awaited return home following an arduous 19 months in the Wilderness. The gripping finale of Yellowjackets season 3 culminates with Natalie climbing to a towering cliff, where she attempts to connect with the outside world using the phone. Although it takes several attempts, she ultimately succeeds in establishing contact with a man beyond their isolated existence. This moment is not only gratifying after enduring so much hardship but also marks a refreshing departure from the girls’ previous failed escapades in their quest for rescue.
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As the season 3 narrative unfolds, the girls remain trapped in the Wilderness when the finale reaches its climax, yet Natalie’s successful communication confirms that the man can hear her, indicating that rescue is on the horizon. While it seems likely that their rescue may occur in Yellowjackets season 4, several pivotal events must unfold first. Natalie’s role in facilitating their rescue aligns with the adult timeline of Yellowjackets, where her friends, including Tai, seem to credit her for their survival in that harsh environment. The knowledge that Natalie plays a crucial part in their eventual return home adds depth to the narrative, particularly as Tai’s decision to fund Natalie’s rehabilitation becomes more understandable.
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Cleverly Switching Outfits to Ensure Shauna Remains Unaware of Natalie’s Departure
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While Natalie ultimately takes the lead in reaching out for rescue, her success is attributed to a collaborative effort among the group. The teenagers eager to return home devise a strategy to instigate another hunt. This is the motivation behind Akilah‘s brutal act of killing her animals in the Yellowjackets season 3 finale; she anticipates that Lottie will propose making a sacrifice to the Wilderness, thereby inciting a fresh hunt. This hunt provides an opportunity for the teenagers to separate Shauna, Tai, and Lottie, while simultaneously enabling Natalie to repair Hannah’s satellite phone, allowing her to finally reach out for assistance.
Hannah and Natalie cleverly switch outfits to deceive Shauna, who is closely monitoring Natalie’s movements.
Upon discovering Natalie with the phone, Hannah eagerly joins forces with her, and it’s predominantly her support that empowers Natalie to ascend to a high vantage point and utilize the phone. The two strategize by exchanging outfits, knowing that Shauna’s watchful eye will be focused on Natalie rather than Hannah. As they prepare for their meal, Shauna mistakenly believes that Hannah is actually Natalie, remaining oblivious to their ploy until it’s too late. By the time she uncovers the truth, Natalie is already in the midst of calling for help, leaving Shauna furious upon realizing what has transpired, yet unable to reverse the situation — although potential repercussions loom ahead.
Three Additional Deaths Must Occur Before the Teens Can Secure Their Rescue
Hannah, Gen, & Akilah Are Likely to Meet Their Fate
With the possibility of rescue becoming more tangible due to Natalie’s actions in the finale, it’s important to note that there are still a minimum of three more deaths that must transpire before the teenage Yellowjackets can be safely rescued. Evidence suggests that Hannah does not survive the Wilderness, as the adult timeline in season 3 indicates the survivors grappling with the implications of someone discovering her recording from the night Edwin was killed. They express their fears about her being dead, with concerns that her daughter, Alex, may be blackmailing them. Given Hannah’s active role in the rescue mission, the likelihood of her demise at the hands of either Shauna or Lottie increases significantly.
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Both Gen and Akilah also do not appear in the adult timeline, with the surviving characters confirming that Gen is deceased. Unless Yellowjackets introduces another secret adult survivor, both characters are destined to meet their end, whether before their rescue or shortly thereafter. Additionally, there are several minor characters, including Robin, who may survive the Wilderness, but the possibility of them facing peril post-rescue remains. The haunting suggestion from Ghost Jackie hints that the Yellowjackets may continue to face consequences for their actions even after being found, implying that some of the teenagers might survive the Wilderness ordeal but meet their demise in other tragic circumstances. In any case, the Wilderness is far from done claiming its victims in the ’90s storyline.
Yellowjackets
7/10
- Release Date
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November 14, 2021
- Network
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Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
- Showrunner
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Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Jonathan Lisco
- Directors
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Benjamin Semanoff, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Deepa Mehta, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Liz Garbus, Scott Winant, Eva Sørhaug, Jamie Travis
- Writers
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Liz Phang, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa
