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Jamie Dornan in "The Tourist" Season 2.

The second season of the Australian thriller The Tourist is now on Netflix. If you’ve finished the action-packed BBC series, learn more about The Tourist’s Season 2 ending , including Elliot’s true identity and what was in the mysterious file.

The first season of The Tourist follows an unnamed man (Jamie Dornan) being chased through the Australian outback. When his vehicle twists off the road, The Man wakes up in a hospital with no recollection of who he is or how he ended up there. When he leaves, it’s clear that people are trying to kill him, so Dornan’s character — with the help of Probationary Constable Helen Chambers (Danielle Macdonald) — set out to discover his true identity before it’s too late.

In the second season, Dornan’s characters, Elliot and Helen, embark on a journey to Ireland, hoping to unravel the mysteries surrounding Elliot’s identity. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when confronted with the dangerous aftermath of Elliot’s past.

“Helen is still curious about who Elliot is. She got this really shocking news about him at the end of Season 1, and it didn’t seem like something she could get over. And then they go off and they’re living in this fantasy world [traveling the globe], but there’s a nagging thought of, ‘What is his past, though?’” Macdonald told The Wrap in February 2024. “There is also an element of wanting to explore who he is that’s encouraged by Helen.”

The Dumplin’ actress continued, “So yeah, they unknowingly opened Pandora’s box in Season 2. And the moment they do, they’re trying to close it. But once it’s opened, you’ve got to go through the whole ride. And yeah, it’s bonkers. Season 2 is definitely even more wild than Season 1.”

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There are six episodes in Season 2 of The Tourist , just like the first season. Read on to dive into the conclusion second season, including that twist at the very end. (Warning: Spoilers ahead of The Tourist Season 2.)

The Tourist Season 2 Ending Explained

During the second season of The Tourist , Elliot and Helen are traveling through Southeast Asia after leaving Australia. Things take an unexpected turn when they pursue a lead who offers information on Elliot’s mysterious past. When they reach Ireland, Elliot is abducted, and the clue is revealed to be a trap.

The orchestrators of Elliot’s kidnapping are none other than the McDonnells, who discover that Elliot is, in fact, Eugene Cassidy — a member of the rival Cassidy family. Eugene’s mother, Niamh Cassidy (Olwen Fouéré), is their leader and is entangled in a longtime feud with the McDonnells, headed by patriarch Frank (Francis Magee).

In Season 2, it comes to light that Eugene skipped town years earlier after fathering a child named Fergal with Donal McDonnell’s wife, Claire. Out of revenge, Donal shot Eugene’s brother, having mistaken him for Eugene. Claire wants Elliot to kill Donal, who was emotionally and physically abusive to her.

Does Helen Die In The Tourist Season 2?

Danielle Macdonald as Helen Chambers in "The Tourist" Season 2.

No, Helen does not die in The Tourist Season 2. In Episode 5, viewers see Helen get shot in the stomach by Lena (the woman who tricked them into going to Ireland in the first place) and is sent to the hospital. But after a speedy recovery, Elliot and Helen head back to Australia. Shortly after, it becomes clear that it was all a dream. The dream was meant to stimulate Helen’s subconscious feelings about Eugene and whether she could really trust him.

How Does The Tourist Season 2 End?

Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald in The Tourist.

The rival families are on the brink of an all-out war. Niamh kills Donal, but everyone assumes that it is Eugene, and he is arrested for Donal’s murder. Helen doesn’t believe Eugene when he tells her he didn’t do it, so she breaks up with him.

Helen eventually comes around when she learns the truth, which is that Frank McDonnell hired the real Elliot Stanley to investigate the aftermath of the plane crash that claimed his father’s life. But Niamh killed him to hide what Frank and Elliot discovered: love letters exchanged between Frank’s father and Niamh’s mother.

There’s proof that Niamh and Frank are siblings, which “complicated things massively, and muddied the water in a huge way,” Dornan told Tudum of the big plot twist. “Elliot’s come in and just been thrown into the middle of all this with zero understanding of why it’s like this, and how he’s so caught up in it.”

After realizing the truth and Eugene’s innocence, Helen gets back together with him, and they relocate to a flat in Amsterdam. But that’s not all. When Eugene was arrested for Donal’s murder, an article had been published in the local newspaper. In response, someone tracked down Eugene and sent him a file with more details about his past.

What Was In The File In The Tourist Season 2?

Eugene and Helen decide not to read the file about his past as they no longer care what it says. Eugene places the envelope in the fire and lets it burn as the couple goes to test whether Eugene retained any of his dancing skills post-memory loss. (In Season 2, Niamh told Helen that Eugene used to be a fantastic dancer).

Thankfully, viewers catch a glimpse of the cover of the envelope before it burns away. There, it reveals Eugene’s true identity: He was a special agent as far back as 2005 and is on a “general assignment” for the “Sentinel” bureau, potentially setting up a third season of The Tourist .

“I think it’s purposely open-ended,” Dornan explained to Tudum . “I think this time they are leaving that to all kinds of factors – of if and when and how that would happen to do more – and to see if people want more. But that’s also a timing thing. Everyone’s busy! I’m busy, Danielle’s busy. So we will see, but they’ve definitely left the option open, I think.”

As for the dance sequence at the end, the actor said that “there’s very few shows that could get away with an ending like that.” He went on, “I think they’re allowed [it] because of the unhinged, off-kilterness of the whole entire arc of the show — you grant them that strangeness of that dance at the end.”

The Tourist Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

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Film review: tourist trap (1979).

Adrian Halen 09/18/2020 Film Reviews

“ Tourist Trap ” was one of the sole reasons I took a renewed interest in the films of the 70’s. 1979 to be more specific. “Tourist Trap” is best described as fragmented and bizarre (however after a few viewings, I began to formulate its logic). The bizarre aspect is most haunting for anyone who has never experienced this classic but odd creation of a movie. “Tourist Trap” is also one of the great slasher films that uses style and impact over the cliches of mysterious knife wielders.

If mannequins or things that resemble mannequins scare ya, then you’ll surely get your fill. You may have noticed the talent behind this picture. There is the culty favorite Chuck Connors (also from cult fav “Soylent Green”) and a surprise retro performance from well known model actress Tanya Roberts (“Charlie’s Angels”).

With its opener falling into the much familiar routine of “traveling group with car issues”, “Tourist Trap” establishes itself as one of the earlier influences contributing to this scenario. We would learn that films like “House of Wax”, “and several others over the years would share in this similarity. However, this is also where the connection stops as “Tourist Trap” proves to be one of the most bizarrely themed films to ever arise.

As our introductory tire-treading-boyfriend rolls his way over to an abandoned gas station, he is attacked and overtaken by a serious of puppets and mannequins parts flying at him (ya..its quite weird…but also a bit unnerving)

Our stranded female is quickly joined by a few other friends, all of whom head to the nearest off road …tourist trap. This one has a name burnishing the sign “Slausens Lost Oasis”

It is here that they encounter the accommodating but slightly offbeat Mr. Slausen (Chuck Connors) who invites them to hang out at his in-process tourist establishment. They quickly notice the excess of mannequin figures that at first seem to be all a part of the work in progress. A large and quite beautiful house sits behind that they are warned not to venture to at night.

This proves to be only the bait for a reason to explore with a few of the group becoming victim to a house of mannequins controlled by a psychic slasher. One thing to take right in is that our villain of the film has supernatural powers enabling him to control objects with his mind. This point is sometimes a bit confused with a sort of haunted mannequins approach that while sometimes are controlled …sometimes are not. Our masked invader has a need to turn everyone into mannequins, while approaching those he does with an eerie plastic mask giving the film its own “eerily influencing” look.

As the story evolves, it never fails to instill a solid portion of creepy with its mannequins heads and figures appearing thru much of the movie. I felt though that the movie should still be explained for those first timers who might miss various aspects. Obviously Mr. Slausen has gone insane after the death of his wife. Being far from the “road most taken” (it was explained that the highway construction had taken a toll on his business), Mr. Slausen surrounds himself with mannequins and memories. The details of his missing brother are also commented on.

Mr. Slausen, for whatever reason possesses this ability of telekinesis. Now, advanced telekinesis involves moving things with one’s mind in addition to influencing one’s mind. When we hit the 3rd act of “Tourist Trap”, Mr. Slausen is already full into playing mind games with the guests. This comes in frightening scenes where he reanimates mannequin heads or influences them to lunge forward. We also get to a point where mannequins are being seen as real people, if only for a short duration. Mr. Slausen, has mastered a certain influence that tricks a few into thinking they are talking to now long gone friends.I think alot of this is played really well, but upon first viewing seemed like the filmmakers were just winging things.

“Tourist trap” biggest flaws in logic tend to contribute to its own weirdness almost relishing in it by keeping its holes apparent rather than bothering to cover them up. We are never really privy to obvious details which could fill these holes, which might slip by for those less astute.

The film has its share of silliness though it still manages to stay pretty effectively creepy. While most of the actors are forgettable, Tanya Roberts is the prize takeaway looking hotter than ever in her daisy dukes. Tourist Trap holds a special place within the 70’s classic horror films. There is an obvious influence here that mirrors aspects of “ Texas Chainsaw Massacre “, however “Tourist Trap” is also very much one of a kind. I highly recommend the film with the advice that you need to leave your logic at the door.

Recommended? Hell yes, I love this damn film, enuff said!

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• A group of young friends stranded at a secluded roadside museum are stalked by a masked assailant who uses his telekinetic powers to control the attraction's mannequins.
• Teenagers come across a shut-in psychopath with telekinetic powers. He proceeds to use these powers to slay them one by one as well as animate the various mannequins he uses to keep himself company. — Dan Coker <[email protected]>
• Four people go in search of their missing friend. What they find is Slausen's Lost Oasis, and mannequin dressed museum and a seemingly abadoned mansion owned by gentle old Mr. Slausen. He agrees to help with thei car trouble, but some of the girls decide to look for a working phone inside the house even though Mr. Slausen warned them not too. Hidden within the home is Mr. Slausen's misunderstood mask hidden younger brother. What they learn is that the mannaquins seem very much alive, or is there something much more terrifying behind the mask? — Wallace Entertainment
• Eileen (Robin Sherwood) and her boyfriend Woody (Keith McDermott) are driving through the desert. When their car gets a flat tire, Woody goes to find a gas station. Their friends Becky (Tanya Roberts), Jerry (Jon Van Ness) and Molly (Jocelyn Jones) are traveling separately in a different vehicle. They reach Eileen waiting at the car and they all drive off to collect Woody. Woody has found a gas station but it appears deserted. He enters the back room but becomes trapped when the door closes by itself behind him. Various mannequins appear in the room, and multiple objects fly at him until a metal pipe impales and kills him. A little later, Eileen, Becky, Molly and Jerry happen upon a run-down ghost town called 'Slausen's Lost Oasis' (the tourist trap in the title) and conclude Woody is there. As they drive in, their vehicle mysteriously breaks down. Jerry tries to fix his jeep and the girls go skinny dipping in a nearby oasis. As the three women swim, a strange-looking middle-aged man, who introduces himself as Mr. Slausen (Chuck Connors) appears holding a shotgun. Though outwardly polite, he also seems embittered by the decline of his tourist trap since the local expressway was moved away. The three nude girls feel awkward in the water as he casually chats with them, and they apologize for trespassing on his property. Slausen offers to help Jerry with the jeep, but insists the group go to his house with him to get his tools. There, they see the tourist trap: animated wax works type figures including armed bandits. Eileen is curious about a nearby house, but Slausen insists the women stay inside the museum. Slausen takes Jerry to fix the jeep leaving the women. Eileen leaves to find a phone in the other house. There she finds several mannequins inside the house. Someone calls her name, and a stranger wearing a grotesque mask suddenly appears behind her. Various items in the room move of their own accord and the scarf Eileen is wearing tightens and strangles her to death. Slausen returns to Molly and Becky saying that Jerry drove his truck into town. When told that Eileen left, he goes to the house and finds Eileen has been turned into a mannequin. He returns and tells Molly and Becky he did not find Eileen and will leave again to continue the search. Frustrated, the women also later leave to search for her. Becky enters the nearby house and finds a mannequin resembling Eileen. Becky is attacked by the masked killer and then by multiple mannequins. She later wakes up tied up in the basement along with Jerry. Jerry says the killer is Slausen's brother. Also held captive is a young woman named Tina (Dawn Jeffory), who is strapped to a table. She is killed when the masked man covers her face with plaster, causing her to suffocate. Jerry frees himself and attacks the killer, but is soon overpowered. Tied back up, Jerry tries to reach for a key but the killer telepathically moves it from his reach... revealing that the killer has the power of telekinesis. Molly, still outside searching for the others, is pursued by the masked man. She meets Slausen who drives her to the museum and gives her a gun while he goes inside. The masked man appears and Molly shoots, but the gun is loaded with blanks. The man removes the mask: it is Slausen. She panics and tries to elude Slausen but is soon captured and restrained to a bed. Meanwhile, Becky and Jerry escape from the basement but, get separated. Slausen appears and takes Becky to the museum. There the Old West figures begin shooting at her, and she is killed by a Indian Chief figure who throws a knife at her, stabbing her in the back of the neck. Back at the house, Molly manages to untie herself and attempts to look for a way out. She is forced to hide when Slausen appears again and, using his telekinesis, makes many of the mannequins move by themselves. He finds Molly hiding and invites him to dance with him. Jerry arrives to rescue Molly, but he is revealed to have unknowingly been turned into a mannequin as Slausen reveals it by "removing" his arm. Slausen dances with the mannequin figure of his wife, and Molly sees that the wife has become animated as a real person. Traumatized by all of this, Molly finds a hatchet where she sneaks up behind Slausen, and slams the axe into his shoulder as he turns around. With Slausen finally dead and his power gone, all of the mannequins in the room stop moving. The film then ends where it takes place the next morning, and a grinning and clearly insane Molly is seen driving away in the jeep with the mannequin versions of her friends.

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‘The Tourist’ Season 2 Ending Explained: What Did Elliot’s File Say?

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Jamie dornan “wasn’t pleased” with the ballet scene in ‘the tourist’ season 2 finale, stream it or skip it: ‘the tourist’ season 2 on netflix, where jamie dornan’s amnesia-riddled character returns home to ireland, will there be a ‘the tourist’ season 3 jamie dornan isn’t sure: “i’m pretty busy until the end of 2025”.

The Tourist follows a car crash victim ( Jamie Dornan ) who wakes up in a hospital with amnesia and tries to uncover his past after suspecting that dangerous people want to kill him.

The first season sees the man learning the basics about himself and navigating the logistics of his situation– dealing with lawyers, doctors, and whatnot. He is told that his name is Elliot and he’s involved in a drug trafficking ring.

Elliot also makes amends with Helen, portrayed by Danielle Macdonald , a police officer whom he kidnaps while on the run but grows close with.

 The second season changes things up. Taking a darker route, the new episodes give greater insight into the people chasing Elliot and his family relations.

Elliot’s mother Niahm (Olwen Fouéré) is introduced, along with his enemy Donal McDonnell (Diarmaid Murtagh) and Donal’s son Fergal ( Mark McKenna ).

With tons of twists and turns, and a budding romance between Elliot and Helen, the journey to the end of Season 2 can get confusing. Need help ironing out the details? Here’s a breakdown of The Tourist Season 2, now streaming on Netflix .

What Was on Elliot’s File?

Once again, the season finale of The Tourist sees Helen unsure if she can be in Elliot’s (now known as Eugene) life given his dangerous past. The episode opens in the aftermath of Donal’s death and it’s revealed that Elliot’s prints are all over the gun that killed him. Elliot denies his involvement in the death, despite having a motive. Helen visits Elliot at the police station and breaks up with him.

“I don’t know you,” Helen tells Elliot in a tearful monologue. “I don’t know who you really are and that… I wish that it was different. I wish that I could just be happy.”

“We still can be,” Elliot says. 

“I’m sorry,” Helen replies before standing up to leave.

Elliot tells Helen that he loves her and she says, “I love you too, but it’s not enough.”

Meanwhile, crime lord Frank (Francis Magee) is trying to convince Fergal to seek revenge on Elliot for killing Donal, and he hesitantly agrees after his family’s legacy is mentioned. Frank arranges for Elliot to be released from the police station. 

Upon being released, Niamh warns Elliot that Frank wants him dead. Elliot claims that the current feud is not his fate and he doesn’t want to be involved.

Helen goes to the airport and bumps into her ex Ethan (Greg Larsen) and his new friend Detective Ruairi (Conor MacNeill), and the detective tells her about Frank’s arrangement. They decide to team together to help Elliot. Oh, we love where this is going. 

Elliot takes a different approach and asks Fergal to help him hide from Frank, which lands them both in trouble with Frank. After a car chase, they meet with Niamh at Cassidy’s Pub, and she is doubtful of Fergal’s intentions.

Later, Helen, Ruairi, and Ethan — who have been digging into the secrets of Elliot and Niamh’s past — arrive at the pub, shortly after Frank and his gang has arrived. Before violence can break out over the latest revelation that Niamh killed Donal, Helen reveals that she has found the missing case from Frank’s father that Niamh stole.

Inside the case are love letters between Niamh’s mother and Frank’s father, which reveal that the two are half-siblings. Niamh tries to shoot Helen, but Elliot stands between them.

“We are not blood,” Niamh tells Frank. “We’ve spilled too much of each other’s to be anywhere fucking near that.” But Frank seems touched by the news. Elliot tells Niamh that she’s going to have to shoot him if she wants to get to Helen, and she refuses.

At this moment, Ethan offers some comedic relief, saying, “A lot of potential for incest here… with the two families.”

Niamh storms out of the pub and says she can’t forget the past, and Elliot and Helen kiss and make up. 

The episode concludes with a brief time jump that sees Elliot and Helen living in Amsterdam. Elliot has received a file with information about his old life but has been waiting for Helen to open it. She arrives home and expresses that she doesn’t want to open it and she’d rather stay present in the new life they’ve built for each other. Elliot burns the file in the fireplace. 

Hilariously, Helen carts them off to a theater and she encourages him to dance since Niahm insisted he was a skilled ballet dancer in his youth. Elliot shows off his skills as the file burns in the fireplace. Before completely turning to ash, it is revealed that the file reads that Elliot was a secret agent.

Well, that left us with a few burning questions.

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Decider spoke with Dornan ahead of the Netflix release of the new season. The Irish actor expressed that Elliot and Helen’s decision to burn the file was a “good thing.”

“They need to try to have some normalcy in their lives,” Dornan told us. “They’ve gone to Amsterdam, it’s a fresh start. [Elliot’s] grown his hair a bit. They’re trying to live a normal life. The past in the past. Let’s get rid of that.” Though, Dornan acknowledges that because the viewers are aware of what’s in the file, the show has opened itself to “endless possibilities.”

“What happens next? How much of that will Helen and Elliot get to know? It felt like a ploy… like we could do more of the story. But I think for the relationship, it was probably the right thing to do… sort of wash them of all that crap. They don’t need to know any of that stuff. They close the door,” Dornan concluded.

Despite the setup for a third season, Dornan isn’t sure that it will happen . “I don’t know if there’s been conversations had about that. We’re staying out of  all that  and seeing if it happens. I don’t think it’ll happen. I’m pretty busy now until the end of 2025, so it’ll be a while,” he shared.

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The Tourist season 2's ending solved most mysteries and introduced a twist that could greatly change things for Elliot in a potential season 3.

Warning! SPOILERS about The Tourist season 2, episode 6 ahead.

• The Tourist season 2 ending left some questions unanswered, adding more mysteries to Elliot's story.
• The final confrontation between the McDonnells and Cassidys brought a satisfying conclusion.
• Helen and Elliot reconciled after accepting their pasts don't define them in The Tourist season 2.

The Tourist season 2 answered many questions about Elliot’s history and expanded his backstory, but most of the reasons behind his past choices remain unknown, and the very last scene only raised more questions about his story. Moving the setting from Australia to Elliot’s home country of Ireland added more mysteries to the story, chiefly regarding the reasons why the McDonnells abducted Elliot and why some of them wanted him dead. The final confrontation between McDonnells and Cassidys provided a satisfying culmination of all their conflicts in The Tourist season 2, episode 6, with Helen’s findings surprisingly ending them.

While the events of The Tourist season 2 might have prompted Elliot and Helen to think they were wrong to visit Ireland, their trip only enriched The Tourist ’s amnesia plot . Indeed, it provided more answers about Elliot’s past and even some peace of mind once he accepted his next actions would have proven who he was, not his past. From revealing new and old important characters in Elliot’s life, and solving decades-old mysteries, The Tourist season 2’s ending concluded most storylines introduced in seasons 1 and 2, and even broached another secret that might return to inconvenience Elliot’s new life.

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In contrast with season 1, The Tourist season 2 spent most of it investigating how Elliot found himself on the other side of the world with the name of a dead diver, when in his hometown he was known as Eugene Cassidy. The realization about how his half-known past should not influence his future only came after Elliot abducted Donal McDonnell and almost killed him in The Tourist season 2, episode 5, although many still believed him to be his killer in episode 6. The Tourist season 2’s ending finally revealed it was Elliot’s mother Niamh who unrepentantly killed Donal.

All truths coming to light in front of Cassidys and McDonnells alike made the least violent ending possible in The Tourist season 2, episode 6, as an all-out war between the local gangs was effectively avoided. However, the ordeal, coupled with Donal’s abduction, finally made Elliot understand who he was , as he didn’t kill Donal even when he had the chance to, proving once and for all how he was completely different from the past Eugene Cassidy he once was but couldn’t remember. This finally granted Elliot the peace he didn’t have by season 1’s ending or season 2’s midpoint.

How Niamh's Secret Stopped The Cassidy-McDonnell Gang War

Considering how vicious the war between The Tourist ’s new characters in Ireland was, it would have been easy to assume whatever Niamh killed for 42 years before the show could have made the McDonnells rich. Instead, the secret Niamh murdered for revealed how she was actually a McDonnell, born from the affair between her mother and Frank McDonnell’s father. While knowing that she was Frank’s biological sister never stopped Niamh from killing McDonnells, including her nephew Donal, it completely changed things for Frank , because his father wanted him to know and because family loyalty was among his most cherished values.

How Elliot & Helen Could Finally Reconcile Despite Her Doubts

The Tourist season 2, episode 6 opened with Helen visiting Elliot in jail after he was arrested for Donal’s murder and breaking up with him because she was afraid she didn’t know him, no matter how much she loved him. Despite booking a ticket out of Ireland, her curiosity got the better of her, leading to her race against time to discover what Niamh wanted to keep secret. Helen’s choice to enter a pub that could have effectively turned into a war zone within minutes to share the truth thus proved her love for Elliot, saving him and his family.

What made Helen and Elliot’s reconciliation possible was how their approaches changed. Although Helen doubted his answer for a split second when he told her he didn’t kill Donal, Elliot wasn’t attached anymore to learning about his family and giving them the benefit of the doubt . Similarly, Helen didn’t try to find another reason that could lead her to believe Elliot was good, which informed her approach in season 1 and their trip to Ireland in season 2. By letting go of their worst impulses, they could finally focus on who they were in the present and their future together.

What's In The File In The Tourist Season 2's Ending & What It Means

The burning of the file represented a milestone in Helen and Elliot’s relationship because it finally meant the two were at the same point, with both of them only considering what was in front of them and who they were in that present moment in time. However, the revelation that Eugene Cassidy was actually a special agent will surely come back to affect Helen and Elliot’s lives if The Tourist season 3 is eventually greenlit, even if they don’t know the contents of his file.

With The Tourist season 2 being entirely available on BBC iPlayer from January 28 and Netflix from February 29, some time might pass before a renewal is potentially announced, as it will depend on how many viewers it amasses.

The shocking reveal could redeem some of Elliot’s past actions and offer another side to his character, even as he now has the strength to consider who he was in his past and who he is in his present two different people. This also preserves the formula of The Tourist seasons 1 and 2 if a season 3 were to move forward. As Elliot and Helen wouldn’t know why strange things kept happening to them even after they solved the McDonnell/Cassidy issues, it would lead them to yet another haphazard investigation full of twists.

Why Fergal's Final Choice Could Have Never Been To Kill Elliot

Fergal already proved to be different in The Tourist season 2’s beginning, as he counterbalanced Orla and Donal’s aggressiveness toward Elliot with kindness. Freeing Elliot and hiding it from them proved he was more empathetic and better than them. However, learning that he was actually Elliot’s biological son cemented his wish not to hurt him . As Fergal wished to get to know him and wanted to differentiate himself from the McDonnells even more given their mistreatment of his mother and their coercing him into doing things he didn’t like, he could have never planted a bomb in the Cassidy pub.

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How the tourist season 2 sets up season 3.

The Tourist season 2 gave infinitely more information about Elliot’s past life to both Elliot and Helen. However, the biggest change it brought on was to their attitudes, as both of them finally realized how they had been too attached to what Elliot’s past meant when in reality it didn’t influence who he was as a person now. The biggest setup was nevertheless the last-minute revelation about Eugene secretly being a special agent, and that could put Elliot on the other side of the law for once in a potential The Tourist season 3.

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The Tourist Season 2 Ending Explained: Helen’s Dream, the Feud, the File, and the Finale

Binged The Tourist season 2 and still have questions? Spoilers below.

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Warning: contains major finale spoilers for The Tourist season two.

In The Tourist season one, Jamie Dornan played Elliot Stanley, an amnesia sufferer who pieced together unsavoury details about his life before he lost his memory in a road collision. Elliot had been the accountant of an international drug baron named Kostas, from whom he’d stolen $1 million in cash in collusion with Kostas’ con-artist fiancée ‘Victoria’. He’d forced vulnerable addicts including a Russian woman named Lena Pascal to become drug mules, resulting in the deaths of two of Lena’s friends. Elliot had also fallen for Australian traffic cop Helen Chambers, whose forgiveness of his past misdeeds gave him enough hope that he chose not to take his own life in the season’s final moments.

By the end of The Tourist season two , everything had changed. Jamie Dornan was now playing Eugene Cassidy, part of one side in a multi-generational Irish feud between the Cassidys and the McDonnells. Eugene had skipped town years earlier after fathering a child – Fergal – with the wife of a McDonnell man, who’d shot Eugene’s brother Joe dead in revenge, having mistaken him for Eugene.

In the twist-packed second season finale, Elliot learned that his mother Niamh Cassidy, a criminal kingpin who’d spent decades waging war against the McDonnells, was in fact a McDonnell herself and the biological sister of her mortal enemy Frank McDonnell. Niamh’s mother and Frank’s father were a secretly-in-love Romeo and Juliet deal back in the day, and they’re all really one big unhappy family.

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What Eugene doesn’t know at the end of season two is that the real Elliot Stanley – a local scuba diver who’d disappeared in 1981 after Eugene’s mother killed him – is likely his biological father. He and Helen also don’t know, after they decided not to read the file on Eugene’s pre-amnesia life, that he’s a deep cover secret agent, which explains his driving/fighting and speaking-Russian abilities. Additionally, he’s a trained ballet dancer, but let’s not focus on that just now.

If any of The Tourist ’s second season left you scratching your long and healthy beard in confusion, we break it all down here.

The Real Elliot Stanley, the Sunk Plane, and the Stolen Love Letters

In the 1950s, Niamh Cassidy’s mother and Frank McDonnell’s father were in love but couldn’t be together because of the longstanding feud between their families. They secretly had a baby together – Niamh – who was raised to be a McDonnell-hating Cassidy, despite being a biological McDonnell herself. In 1981, Frank’s father was on his deathbed in Boston, US, and decided to lay bare his secret perhaps in an attempt to finally stop the bloody feud between the two families. He sent a bundle of love letters Niamh’s mother had written him, to his son Frank.

The plane containing the letters went into the sea. Awaiting an important parcel from his father, Frank hired scuba diver Elliot Stanley to search the wreckage. Stanley, whose widow hinted had been having multiple affairs including with Niamh and possibly resulting in Eugene’s birth, found the submerged plane with Niamh but she cut his oxygen tube and stole the parcel. When she read the letters and realised she was a McDonnell, she buried them and the feud continued for over 40 years.

Eugene and Claire’s Affair, Fergal, Donal and Joe

History repeated itself to some extent with Eugene and Claire’s story, but instead of a love affair between a Cassidy and a McDonnell, theirs was between a Cassidy and the wife of a McDonnell. Eugene and Claire had an affair that resulted in the birth of Fergal, who was raised as the son of Donal McDonnell. Donal was a violent man who physically abused his wife, and he was eventually shot dead by Niamh Cassidy – who turned out to be his biological aunt. That made Eugene and Donal first cousins, meaning that young Fergal is indeed a blood relative of Donal and Frank McDonnell, just a first cousin once removed/great nephew instead of a son/grandson.

When Donal discovered that Fergal was biologically Eugene Cassidy’s son, he planned to kill Eugene but mistook Eugene’s older brother Joe for him and killed Joe instead.

Helen’s Coma Dream, Book, Private Detective and the Cowboy’s Return

For anybody checking their phone during episode five, it could have been quite the stumper. In it, Helen had surgery after being shot in the stomach by Lena Pascal and seemed to recover at remarkable speed. She and Eugene flew to Australia, where they rented an apartment with a dodgy oven and started a new life. She was at home writing a book while secretly investigating the secret of Elliot Stanley and the missing parcel from Frank McDonnell’s father, while the couple grew further and further apart. Then the dead Cowboy from series one turned up to torment her, the walls started closing in, and nothing made any sense.

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If it seemed odd, that’s because none of the Australia stuff was real – it was all a dream Helen was having while in a coma after Lena had shot her; she and Eugene had remained in Ireland the whole time. Helen’s subconscious was working out her mistrust of Eugene, her need to dig up the past, and her instinct about Eugene’s mother Niamh with the private detective story, while the beeping oven alarm she kept hearing was actually the beep of her heart monitor in the hospital.

Did DS Ruairi Slater Kill Mary?

No, she died of cancer, but he did break the law by failing to have her body collected and keeping it in his basement in a rebuilt museum of their home, along with a mannequin dressed in a wig and Mary’s clothes. He also broke the law when he kidnapped Helen and held her against her will in the creepy basement, and despite promising to turn himself in, didn’t. At the end of season two, Ruairi was still a free man and acting as a police detective, along with his new-found pal Ethan Crumb – Helen’s newly reconstructed ex-fiancé from season one .

Why Did Lena Pascal Collude With the McDonnells?

Absolute nonsense, that bit, wasn’t it? It would have been much simpler for Lena to get her revenge on Eugene for all the drug mule horrors when they were still on the same continent. Instead, she bafflingly contacted his enemies in Ireland, got them to send her a photo of Eugene as a younger man, which she then sent to the police station in the remote Aussie town where he’d unexpectedly ended up with amnesia, to lure him back to Ireland, where she later followed him, just so that she could shoot his girlfriend in the stomach and disappear. Transporting all that heroin must have addled her brain.

Finally, Eugene is Really a Deep Cover Secret Agent?

That’s what the file he was sent by an anonymous stranger said – not that he knows about it because he’d (apparently) burned it before reading.

Season three, anyone?

The Tourist seasons one and two are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now .

Louisa Mellor | @Louisa_Mellor

Louisa Mellor is the Den of Geek UK TV Editor. She has written about TV, film and books for Den of Geek since 2010, and for…

The Tourist Season 1 Finale Episode 6 Recap

• January 8, 2022
• TV Show Recaps
• ReelMockery

As the finale of The Tourist begins, Kosta (Alex Dimitriades) talks to an older Dimitri on the phone. Kosta refuses to believe it because he saw his brother get shot by someone, but Dimitri says he eventually woke up and paid a doctor to sign his death certificate. He knew it was time to escape that life so he did. When Kosta asks his brother to prove it, Dimitri begins telling him about the time when they were begging on the streets of Omonoia when they were seven. A man grabbed Dimitri’s hand and tried to pull him away, but he didn’t know his older brother was around. Kostas remembers his brother fracturing his jaw and breaking his kneecaps. He grabs the bag and moves away from the others. Luci (Shalom Brune-Franklin) tells Elliot (Jamie Dornan) that he needed his brother when he was a kid so he still sees him for that reason and because of the LSD. Elliot doesn’t seem to understand and quickly experiences a sequence of quick flashbacks.

He remembers Lena Pascal (Victoria Haralabidou) telling him that he doesn’t remember her. Luci tells Elliot this is the reason Kosta regularly talks to himself. Kostas asks how his brother could leave him alone for so long. His brother responds he didn’t know how to reach out and he knew Kosta was lost in the world. He was concerned there was no coming back for him. Elliot doesn’t like the fact that their fates depend on Kosta’s phone call with a reformed gangster although Luci says it could be much worse. Dimitri begins telling his brother about Victoria visiting his retreat and how they started talking. Dimitri didn’t know what kind of woman she was and didn’t hear from her again until today. As Dimitri tries to convince his brother to give up this life, Victoria tells Elliot about plan B which is to hit the cop with a rock and take his gun. While Kostas begins seeing a young Dimitri (Alex Andreas), Elliot and Victoria try to get Lachlan Rogers (Damon Herriman) to shoot Kostas and end everything.

Rogers claims he doesn’t have a choice. Young Dimitri tells his brother this is a waste of time so they should kill everyone and get it over with. Kostas gets angry and refuses to believe his brother on the phone. He turns his ire to Victoria who says she was going to get on a plane and leave but didn’t since she is tired of making that choice. She encourages him to turn his life around like his brother. Kostas looks at his brother, says no, and believes his brother has always been there with him when nobody else was. Plan B begins so Elliot hits Rogers and they end up turning the lights off. Several shots are fired during the chaos. When Rogers turns the lights back on, Victoria is shot in the stomach and Kostas is shot and left lying on the ground. He tries to get Kosta to call his people and release his wife. When that doesn’t happen, Rogers leaves with his phone and says he is going to find his wife. Kosta tells his brother he is coming to join him and imagines he is holding his hand until he dies.

When Elliot finds out Victoria has been shot, he decides to rush her to the hospital. Before they go, she forces him to get the bag full of money. Soon, they’re in a vehicle trying to rush toward Cooper Springs to save Luci’s life. She admits she was tired of running and thought she could get the psycho off her back for good. She also thought they could do something together. She freaked out when he said he was going to the police and lied about him killing someone to stop him. He urges her to keep talking so she doesn’t fall asleep and die. To keep her talking, Elliot asks her to tell him something true although that isn’t her thing. She tells him about her father walking out on her. Before her dad (Aubrey Garden) walked out on her, he said he was going to get onions. They begin laughing at the fact that she claimed her father died of colon cancer before. She believes her father said that because onions are supposed to make you cry but they never did her.

Then, she begins telling him about the first time she saw him for the second time. It threw her for a loop when Elliot decided to come back to Burnt Ridge for her. She didn’t know what to think and believes it was somewhat his fault she decided to blow up the diner. She explains she thought Marko are going to show up at the diner and she didn’t know if she could trust him. Her dad was a chemistry teacher so she decided to create a bomb and prepare for the worst. Since she saw a family coming into the diner and Sandy was outside, she detonated to bomb to prevent a potential catastrophe. She couldn’t risk the bomb going off by itself. She says she has never made a relationship last for more than five minutes. She pushed everyone away and she wants Elliot to promise he won’t do that.

He doesn’t want her to talk like that because she is going to live. If someone reaches out to him, Victoria wants him to let them. She believes that is the only thing they have stopping them from being the worst versions of themselves. When he says he gets it, Victoria says she is just going out for onions. He looks back and has to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting a kangaroo. He gets out and checks on Luci only to discover that she is dead. In town, Helen Chambers (Danielle Macdonald) dances with Ethan Krum (Greg Larsen) while Diego gives them pointers. She gets a call from Ethan asking for her help so Ethan takes the phone and tells Ethan that Helen wants nothing to do with him. She wants to call back to find out what is going on. Ethan warns her that they’re finished if she does. Helen says he wouldn’t have to keep threatening her if he loved him like he claims. She goes on to say he doesn’t know her anymore because she isn’t the same person she was before she met Elliot.

When he says people will think she is having an episode, she finally tells him to go screw himself with something big. She calls Elliot back and learns that he is going to need her help. She asks where he is. Then, we join Lachlan who calls Kosta’s guys and asks to be allowed inside so they can talk about the money. He is allowed inside and promptly searched. They find the colostomy bag before the conversation turns to the money. His wife attacks one man before he slices the other guy’s throat. He shoots the other guy using his friend’s gun. They embrace before we return to Elliot who has more flashbacks about Luci and Lena. Helen rushes to reach him. Rogers returns to the station where he tells his boss what happened. He claims that Rodney Lammon (Kamil Ellis) showed up wanting to help, Helen took his gun, and Helen killed Rodney. He insists he didn’t have any idea Elliot and Helen had been working together.

They made him put Lammon in his trunk and everything turned to chaos when they got to the stone men. He claims it turned into a blood bath, but he managed to get away. We see police officers with several body bags. When told Helen has a different recollection of the events, he says she stayed behind at the stone men to lie her butt off. He asks whether she said anything about her relationship with Elliot. He shows them a video of Helen and Elliot having dinner together and insists it wasn’t a hostage situation. Rogers doesn’t think they should believe a hick out of Cooper Springs over him. When he finishes talking, his boss says he is sorry he had to go through this. While Elliot waits for Helen, he hides the bag full of money. Helen stops at a gas station and goes inside to buy a few items. She sees a news report about herself and Elliot being on the run together. Lachlan is shown on television telling the media about Elliot and Helen who are being compared to Bonnie and Clyde.

When she reaches Elliot, she learns about Luci’s death and tells him about the news. After he learns that they’re wanted for murder, Elliot offers to take the blame for everything although Helen doesn’t think it’ll be that easy. He is worried he is never going to reach Adelaide and find out what Lena knows about him. She learns about Elliot working for Kosta. She says he must’ve had his reasons. He responds it’d be nice to know what they were. Once she says she needs to report Luci’s death, they agree it will be unfair for them to take the blame for what someone else did. She doesn’t like unfairness. They drive away from Luci’s body and agree to report it when they get further away. After that, Helen says they’ll have to find a way to prove that Lachlan is lying, but she is still working on that.

Elliot asks if she thinks she is a good person because he believes so. She has repeatedly helped him although he keeps dragging her down. Helen isn’t sure about that since she’d still be getting married if she never met Elliot. She claims it is a new chapter and a new her before they spot a police car with its siren on behind them. Elliot again offers to take the blame, but Helen refuses and speeds forward. They speed by a sign that says, “Welcome to Devil’s Rock” as Lachlan gets a call telling him about their whereabouts. He wants everything on it to prevent them from getting away. Once Helen and Elliot find themselves surrounded by police officers, Helen asks him how fast he was going when he came out of the Dusty Moon Hotel with Lachlan. He believes they went left and they were going fast. She thinks she has an idea, but they’ll have to stall for time. Elliot looks at Ronny’s restaurant and tells her she is going to think he is mental.

She drives them over to the restaurant before they run inside. They quickly take the guests hostage and threaten to shoot people dead when police officers approach the entrance. When Lachlan learns, he tells them that Helen and Elliot are dangerous so they should shoot if they get a clear shot. He intends to rush to the restaurant. While more police officers surround the restaurant, Helen calls someone and asks how fast they can get it to her. She is hoping she is right about this. Snipers prepare to shoot Elliot while Nathan Wong (Max Brown) calls the restaurant in hopes of negotiating with Elliot. Wong asks if he has seen the news. Elliot says he hasn’t unless it is the one where they get to leave unhurt and get a reward for a gross miscarriage of justice. Elliot gets stern with Wong although they don’t have a plan. Helen reminds him they’re going to need more time. Elliot tells Wong over the phone that he wants him to find and bring Lena to him.

Before the call ends, Elliot threatens to start shooting people if they begin moving around. Helen is worried they’re scaring people, but Elliot says they have to because they’ll leave otherwise. He doesn’t want to kill anyone although he’d shoot them in the legs if necessary. They wait a bit longer before Lachlan Rogers arrives outside. Helen is confident that her friend will call her back soon enough. Elliot tells Helen he remembers more from the Dusty Moon but is interrupted. After Elliot tells an officer to get a clear shot and fire, he calls Helen using his phone so they’ll have a private line. When Elliot takes the phone, he learns from Rogers that they’ve already found Lena and she is coming. He asks Lachlan if he really thinks people will believe he is a victim. Then, he questions how he can live with himself. Rogers doesn’t think he is a bad person and is only doing what he must. Elliot says he might as well get covered in it if he is going to step in it.

Lachlan says you’ll do what you have to for the people you love. He goes on to say he thinks he is going to win because Elliot is going to spend his last moments in a wings shop. Freddie sends a picture to Helen’s phone. Elliot responds he doesn’t think he wins and hands the phone to Helen. She tells Rogers she got Freddie to send her something from an object that shoots but never kills. She asks him to turn on his speaker and check his messages. She knew there would be a speed camera out there and it snapped a picture of Lachlan driving with a handcuffed Elliot in the passenger’s seat. Helen explains she used Elliot’s information to get that evidence. She says he lied because his version of events doesn’t match the photo. Helen has sent the photo to every department in the state leaving Rogers screwed. At the police station, Helen visits Elliot who is locked in a cell. Elliot confirms he told them he made her do everything. She says he’ll be out after his bail hearing. Since Lachlan is the big fish here, he can likely get off with a suspended sentence. The body they found in Murray Waters had Billy Nixon’s DNA all over it so he is clear there too.

She asks what he remembered about the night they were together. He reveals they kissed although they didn’t have sex. Helen gives him a phone that already has her number programmed in it in case he wants to contact her later. She says this is one of those days when you do things you never thought you would do. She leans through the cell bars and kisses Elliot. Before Helen leaves, she tells Elliot that Lena is there and she is coming to see him. Lena approaches the cell and eventually asks if it is true what the police said about him losing his memory. He can still understand the other language even though he isn’t sure how. She is going to show him who he is. She lifts her shirt and shows him a large scar going from side to side. She still has problems with it and claims it has been every color of the rainbow. She doesn’t think the man he paid to cut into her knew what he was doing. He was a butcher who sliced her open with a dirty knife to search for the drugs wrapped in plastic.

Elliot says this can’t be true. Lena admits she was lucky since Mila and Angelika died after he loaded them up with 65 little bags of heroin each. As they went to the plane, he made them smile back at him like they were going on a holiday. He always made Lena smile when she entered a room because she was practicing pretending nothing was wrong. The drugs must’ve been wrapped too loosely because they burst inside of Mila and Angelika. While Angelika died in three minutes, Mile lasted a bit longer and a stewardess tried to give her mouth to mouth. Everyone on the plane was screaming. When Lena got back, Elliot couldn’t wait for her to poop out the drugs so he decided to cut her open to retrieve them. She tells Elliot that this is who he is. She says he is the man who showed her what hell is like. He apologizes and promises he didn’t know, but she says he does now and he’ll have to live with it. She leaves seconds later. When Elliot is released, he asks the officer if they’re going to release him despite what he did to Lena.

When they spoke to Lena, she said Elliot had her mixed up with someone else so they can’t hold him for that. He can’t even get himself arrested for the horrible stuff he has done. When he leaves the station, he calls Sue (Genevieve Lemon) to tell her where he hid the money. Then, Elliot intentionally crashes his car in hopes of killing himself or losing his memory again. However, he ends up being okay in the hospital and remembers everything. He gets a visit from Helen who knows what he allegedly did to Lena Pascal. Elliot says she knows that isn’t him. She wants him to say it is a big mistake and he doesn’t believe it. Elliot confesses he doesn’t know if anything he remembers is real, why he was working for Kosta, or how he met Lena. Helen insists there is no reason on Earth to make something like that okay. She can’t believe he had to turn out to be that guy. Elliot reminds her that she is his only friend in the world. Helen tells him goodbye and leaves.

Later, Freddie (Maria Mercedes) joins Helen at the table with a mango crazy and says it makes men go crazy. She knows Helen is still thinking about that bloke. Elliot returns to a room he has likely been renting before placing a paper bag and his phone on the bed. Helen admits she can’t understand how a guy who would do something that awful would save her life and give Sue all that money. Freddie says she came home 20 years ago and found a man going through her underwear and sniffing them like they were roses. He was a lodger studying entomology so he was a total freak. Regardless, the man is David who she ended up marrying. She explains that love doesn’t happen like it does in the movies because real people make mistakes. They deserve a second chance. She says Helen and Elliot could be the love story of the century. Helen isn’t sure since he can’t forget who he was now. She can’t either.

Elliot is shown drinking alcohol. Freddie asks whether she can’t forget that or can’t forget him. Elliot removes a pill bottle from the paper bag and dumps a bunch of pills into the palm of his hand. He takes them with alcohol and manages to get them down. Freddie says people change as Helen asks for a Bloody Mary. Freddie leaves to get them drinks. Elliot is shown face down on the bed while his eyes open and close. When Helen sends him a message, Elliot’s eyes open. He checks the message and finds a burrito emoji. He smiles before the episode ends.

The Tourist Review

Despite some interesting moments throughout the series and finale, The Tourist never reached its true potential. At times, it felt like the series didn’t know what it wanted to be and struggled to maintain consistency. The finale likely would’ve been better if it had ended 20 minutes early before Lena ever got to flip the script on its head.

Even then, it would’ve felt like a bad teenage rom-com, but the last 20 minutes possibly made the finale a bit worse. It tried to recreate a Tony Soprano like character twist by convincing viewers to fall for Elliot only for them to hate him after the drug smuggling revelation. Unfortunately, it was ineffective because it was so difficult to connect with any of the characters in the first place.

While The Tourist was far from being the worst show I’ve watched in the last few months, I still believe it could’ve been so much better. The finale was a mishmash of cliches and plot twists in hopes of finding something to stick to the wall. Regardless, Jamie Dornan is fascinating as a man trying to reclaim his memory. As for Danielle Macdonald, she did well with her respective role although they should’ve removed her chastity belt much sooner.

The finale had some genuinely good moments, but the yarn was spun a bit too long. It scores a 6 out of 10. All recaps of The Tourist are available on Reel Mockery here .

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I’m sorry, I don’t agree. It was one of the best drama series that I’ve seen in a long time. The characters were well cast and it kept you guessing till the end.

No reason to say sorry. I am disappointed I didn’t like it as much as I thought I would. In fact, I am envious of you because I typically enjoy watching Dornan and Dimitriades.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

Thanks for the recaps, really helped in following a complex dilemma/person. I enjoyed it, I guess I always try and not think too hard about shortcomings/poor police work and ridiculous characters and I just accept it as a short series. I mean if you want ridiculous characters, look no further than Fargo, the movie and series and that has to be one of my favourite series.

No problem. Haven’t actually watched Fargo. Missed the first season and just never got around to it. Sometimes, the more ridiculous a show is the better it is lol. Thanks for stopping by!

I disagree. This was not mainstream cop vs killed. It was quirky, real, twisted, non sensical drama with great main characters. Dorian was excellent. The actor playing the probationary constable was brilliant. Dimitriades was dimitriades. The detective, I thought let the side down. It would have been interesting to see if there was a difference if the original casting had held. Great teev. Should be more of it!

Hmm few edits needed. Cops vs KILLERS (not killed), DORNAN (not dorian)

Agree that Dornan was good as usual. I’d watch anything he is even no matter how bad it might be. It seems The Tourist was loved by some and disliked by others. Not a lot of people willing to compromise, but I’d say it was a success because everyone watched it regardless. It did something right considering the amount of interest the show received around the world.

Thanks for stopping by. Hope you’ll come back again!

The reviews on all episodes were “spot on.” The series had great potential with a poorly crafted script saved only by a cast of accomplished actors. Dr. Z

Thanks for stopping by and commenting. Agree with everything you said. Genuinely like Dornan and others who have proven themselves so many times before. If this had been taken a little more seriously, it could’ve been one of the best shows of the year.

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The Tourist Season 1 Ending Explained

• Elliot's true identity as a crime boss's accountant is revealed in The Tourist season 1 finale.
• Elena Pascal is exposed as Elliot's trafficking victim, highlighting his brutal past crimes.
• The complex moral question of guilt for crimes committed without memory is left open in The Tourist.

Content warning: This article includes discussions of suicidal ideation and drug trafficking

Although The Tourist season 1’s ending didn’t answer all the show's lingering mysteries, the thriller’s conclusion did offer pretty clear conclusions to most of its main storylines. The Tourist opens with Jamie Dornan’s Elliot Stanley waking up after a car crash and suffering severe amnesia. Elliot spends The Tourist season 1 trying to uncover the mystery of his past with the help of Danielle McDonald’s Constable Helen. Eventually, in the series finale, it becomes clear that Elliot is not the ordinary civilian he thought he was. Instead, he's really Eugene Cassidy, an international crime boss’s accountant.

This crime boss, Kosta, tries to hunt down Elliot and retrieve the money that Dornan’s character stole from his former employer. Elliot realizes that he went on the run with Luci, Kosta’s fiancée, after stealing the money. Gradually, The Tourist ’s entire cast of characters comes together in the complex season 1 finale. Elliot is pursued by both Kosta and the corrupt cop Lachlan Rogers as he is reunited with his pre-amnesia love interest Luci. Meanwhile, he still can’t recall the identity of the mysterious Elena Pascal, a woman who is smiling at him in all of his foggy, unclear partial memories.

The Tourist season 1 is available on Netflix.

Who Elena Pascal Is In The Tourist Season 1 Ending

Elena pascal turned out to be elliot’s trafficking victim.

In The Tourist season 1’s ending, Elliot is finally reunited with Elena Pascal after a showdown with Luci, Lachlan, and Kosta. Elena is a former victim of Elliot’s drug trafficking ring , and it turns out that he used her body to smuggle heroin into Australia. Elliot’s gruesome plan involved stitching bags of the drug into her stomach to be removed by his colleagues upon her arrival. Unlike two other drug mules Elliot also coached, Elena survived her ordeal because Elliot told her to smile on her way through customs, thus avoiding suspicion. Elliot is horrified to learn of his awful crimes.

However, Elena doesn’t tell the police Elliot’s real identity as she decides that leaving him to live with his mistakes is a fitting punishment. The Tourist 's amnesia plot provides a brutal twist here, as viewers learn that the show’s charismatic leading man was an unrepentant monster before his car accident. Although the audience already knows that Elliot worked as Kosta’s accountant and went on the run after stealing the criminal’s money and his fiancée, these antics pale in comparison to what he put Elena Pascal through. Thus, while Elliot survived confronting Kosta, he didn't necessarily want to continue living.

Kostas and Luci Die In The Tourist Season 1’s Ending

Elliot’s former boss and love interest were both shot.

Before Elliot meets Elena again, Kosta's and Luci’s stories are also wrapped up in The Tourist season 1 finale. Both were shot during the climactic showdown between Elliot, who recently discovered he was the criminal's duplicitous accountant, and Kostas. Kostas died immediately, whereas Luci died while Elliot was driving her to a hospital for treatment . This tragic moment was another major blow for Elliot, as it meant his entire pre-amnesia plan was pointless. To make matters worse, the corrupt Lachlan fled the scene of Costa’s death, freed his wife from Kosta’s men, and framed Helen for Rodney Lammon’s murder.

Why Helen Leaves Ethan In The Tourist Season 1’s Ending

Helen decided her fiancé was too controlling.

Helen spent most of The Tourist season 1 in an unhappy relationship with the controlling Ethan, but Helen finally dumped her fiancé in the finale when he took his behavior too far. Ethan’s incessant attempts to control Helen, beginning with comments about her weight and culminating in him threatening to leave her if she helped Elliot, led Helen to dump her fiancé. Helen went looking for Elliot after dumping Ethan and her hunt for him couldn’t have started at a better time, since she soon learned that she and Elliot were both wanted for Rodney Lammon’s murder.

How Helen Proved Lachlan Was Guilty

Helen showed the police evidence that lachlan kidnapped elliot.

Helen and Elliot were forced to hold a restaurant hostage so that they could exonerate themselves, a risky ploy that eventually paid off. After a chase through The Tourist ’s Australian setting , Helen and Elliot held up a restaurant and Helen received a photo from a colleague of Lachlan with Elliot handcuffed in his passenger seat . This proved that Elliot and Helen couldn’t have killed Rodney Lammon, contradicting Lachlan’s version of events and leading the police to arrest Lachlan for the crime instead. During the negotiations, Elliot also demanded to see Elena Pascale, which set up his devastating reunion with his former victim.

Why Helen Sent Elliot A Burrito Emoji In The Tourist Season 1 Ending

Helen wanted elliot to know she forgave him.

When Elliot discovered the depraved reality of his crimes, he was disgusted by his conduct. However, Helen was even more appalled as she realized that the enigmatic man she spent weeks protecting and helping was guilty of this grotesque abuse. Elliot’s discovery of his crimes sent him into a self-destructive spiral that culminated in him driving off the road in an attempt to dull his pain and lose his memory again. Although he ended up in hospital, Elliot retained his memory and was confronted by Helen, who said that she wanted nothing to do with him after learning about his past.

After this, Elliot attempted to take his own life by mixing a bottle of pills and liquor, although he seemingly survived this attempt. As he lay on the floor, Elliot read a message from Helen that was simply a burrito emoji . This was a private joke between the duo that essentially meant “ We’re good ,” with Helen using this message to prove that she forgave Elliot for his crimes. After all, his memory loss meant he was effectively no longer the same person who committed them. Although Dornan’s character looked unwell, he seemed pleased by this in the finale’s closing moments.

What The Tourist Season 1’s Ending Really Means

The tourist calls its antihero’s past and identity into question.

The Tourist ’s season 1 finale forced viewers to contend with the tricky moral question of whether a person can be guilty of a crime they don’t know they committed . As Lachlan pointed out, the corrupt cop was arguably less guilty than Elliot back when Elliot was still a drug smuggler and a crime boss’s deceitful employee. However, the amnesia-stricken Elliot who built a relationship with Helen was a different person who didn’t even know the extent of his earlier crimes.

As such, The Tourist season 1 finale questioned whether Elliot was guilty since his memory loss reshaped his personality. As far as Helen was concerned, Elliot had atoned for his sins. However, Elena Pascal felt that he should live with a guilty conscience for the rest of his days. The Tourist season 1 finale didn't offer viewers an easy answer here, instead implying that both characters had a point in their divergent views of Dornan’s flawed character.

The Tourist

Release Date February 29, 2024

Cast Genevieve Lemon, Alex Dimitriades, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Danielle Macdonald, lafur Darri lafsson, Jamie Dornan, Damon Herriman

Genres Drama, Mystery, Action

Rating TV-MA

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The Tourist Ending Explained

[ad_1] “The Tourist” is a gripping six-part thriller series that premiered in 2024, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats with its suspenseful plot twists and unexpected ending. The show follows the mysterious journey of a man known only as “The Tourist” as he navigates through a web of lies and deception in search of his true identity. The final episode of the series unravels the truth behind The Tourist’s identity and ties up loose ends, but leaves viewers with lingering questions. In this article, we will delve into The Tourist ending explained with seven interesting facts, as well as answer some of the most common questions viewers may have.

**The Tourist Ending Explained with 7 Interesting Facts**

1. The Identity of The Tourist: Throughout the series, The Tourist’s true identity remains a mystery, with various characters speculating about who he really is. In the final episode, it is revealed that The Tourist is actually an undercover agent who has been working to uncover a high-level conspiracy within the government. His amnesia was a ruse to infiltrate the criminal organization without raising suspicion.

2. The Betrayal: One of the most shocking revelations in the ending is the betrayal of The Tourist’s closest ally, who turns out to be a double agent working for the criminals. This twist adds an extra layer of complexity to the story and showcases the depth of deception and manipulation at play throughout the series.

3. The Conspiracy Unraveled: As The Tourist unravels the intricate web of lies and deceit surrounding the conspiracy, he uncovers a trail of corruption that leads all the way to the top levels of government. The shocking truth behind the conspiracy sheds light on the lengths that powerful individuals will go to protect their own interests.

4. The Redemption Arc: Despite the darkness and deception that permeate the series, The Tourist’s journey also includes a redemption arc as he seeks to right the wrongs of his past and bring the perpetrators to justice. His quest for truth and justice is a driving force behind the series’ resolution.

5. The Symbolism: Throughout the series, The Tourist is portrayed as a symbol of resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds. His journey mirrors the struggles of individuals who are fighting against powerful forces that seek to silence them. The ending of the series underscores the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of adversity.

6. The Moral Dilemmas: The Tourist is faced with numerous moral dilemmas throughout the series, as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the choices he must make to achieve his goals. The ending of the series forces him to confront the ethical implications of his decisions and the impact they have on those around him.

7. The Open-ended Conclusion: The Tourist’s ending leaves some questions unanswered and hints at the possibility of a continuation or spin-off series. The ambiguous conclusion allows viewers to draw their own conclusions and speculate about the future of The Tourist’s character and the world he inhabits.

**14 Common Questions about The Tourist Ending**

1. Who is The Tourist?

– The Tourist is revealed to be an undercover agent working to uncover a high-level conspiracy within the government.

2. What is the significance of The Tourist’s amnesia?

– The Tourist’s amnesia was a ruse to infiltrate the criminal organization without raising suspicion.

3. Why did The Tourist’s ally betray him?

– The ally turned out to be a double agent working for the criminals, adding a twist to the story.

4. What is the conspiracy that The Tourist uncovers?

– The conspiracy leads to corruption at the highest levels of government, shedding light on the lengths that powerful individuals will go to protect their interests.

5. How does The Tourist seek redemption?

– The Tourist seeks to right the wrongs of his past and bring the perpetrators to justice, showcasing a redemption arc in the series.

6. What symbolism does The Tourist represent?

– The Tourist symbolizes resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds, reflecting the struggles of individuals fighting against powerful forces.

7. What moral dilemmas does The Tourist face?

– The Tourist grapples with the consequences of his actions and the ethical implications of his decisions throughout the series.

8. Will there be a continuation or spin-off series?

– The open-ended conclusion hints at the possibility of a continuation or spin-off series, allowing viewers to speculate about the future of The Tourist’s character.

9. How does The Tourist’s journey reflect real-world issues?

– The Tourist’s journey mirrors the struggles of individuals fighting against powerful forces and the importance of standing up for what is right.

10. What was the most shocking moment in the series?

– The betrayal of The Tourist’s ally was one of the most shocking moments in the series, adding a layer of complexity to the story.

11. What sets The Tourist apart from other thriller series?

– The Tourist’s blend of suspense, deception, and moral ambiguity sets it apart from other thriller series, making it a standout in the genre.

12. How does the ending tie up loose ends?

– The ending of The Tourist resolves the central mystery of The Tourist’s identity and the conspiracy he uncovers, providing closure for the characters and the audience.

13. What themes are explored in The Tourist?

– The series explores themes of deception, betrayal, redemption, and the fight against corruption, adding depth and complexity to the narrative.

14. What was the most memorable quote from The Tourist?

– “Sometimes the truth is the hardest thing to uncover, but it’s also the most powerful weapon we have.” This quote encapsulates the central theme of the series and The Tourist’s journey towards truth and justice.

**Final Thoughts**

In conclusion, “The Tourist” is a thrilling and thought-provoking series that keeps viewers guessing until the very end. The intricate plot twists, complex characters, and moral dilemmas make for a captivating viewing experience that lingers long after the final credits roll. The ending of the series provides closure while leaving room for speculation and interpretation, inviting viewers to reflect on the themes of truth, justice, and resilience. As we eagerly await the possibility of a continuation or spin-off series, “The Tourist” stands as a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring appeal of the thriller genre.

**Quotes from Professionals in the Field**

1. “The Tourist’s exploration of deception and moral ambiguity sets it apart as a standout in the thriller genre, offering a compelling narrative that keeps viewers engaged until the very end.”

2. “The series’ complex characters and thought-provoking themes add depth and complexity to the story, creating a rich and immersive viewing experience for audiences.”

3. “Through The Tourist’s journey towards truth and justice, viewers are reminded of the importance of standing up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming odds.”

4. “The Tourist’s blend of suspense, betrayal, and redemption serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring appeal of storytelling and the impact it can have on audiences.”

In conclusion, “The Tourist” ending explained sheds light on the intricacies of the series’ plot and characters, while also leaving room for interpretation and speculation. The series’ exploration of themes such as deception, betrayal, and redemption adds depth and complexity to the narrative, making it a standout in the thriller genre. As viewers reflect on the journey of The Tourist and the moral dilemmas he faces, they are reminded of the power of storytelling to captivate and inspire audiences. With its gripping storyline and unexpected twists, “The Tourist” leaves a lasting impression that will linger long after the final episode has ended. [ad_2]

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“Cheese In The Trap” Ending Explained- Why Fans Named It One Of The Worst Kdrama Endings Of All Time

Cheese In The Trap ’s ending is considered to be widely one of the most disappointing kdrama endings of all time, but why? Today, we’re here to recap the finale episode [episode 16] and discuss why fans didn’t like the ending!

“Cheese In The Trap” episode 16 recap

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The finale begins with Hong Seol being rushed to the hospital after her accident. A voiceover of the characters goes over what happened that led to this point.

When the parents arrive, the doctors are done with the surgery, they tell them they managed to get everything under control but they have to wait and see. There could be severe consequences for what just happened.

Baek In-Ho is told to come after his sister got arrested by police, he arrives and then shortly after, Yoo Jung arrives. He grabs her by the collar but she escapes and persists she’s done nothing wrong. Baek In-Ho finds out that Seol was hurt.

He then runs into the hospital, the family is not happy to see him and he’s asked to leave. Then he gets a phone call and finds out Baek In-Ha was transport to a mental facility. He is not allowed to see her at the moment but then sees her in the morning, they talk about how she told Yoo Jung’s father everything.

Yoo Jung’s father then comes to the hospital to check on Seol, he transports her to a better room and is cleaning up after their mess. He scolds his son and tells him they might be able to plead insanity for Baek In-Ha for what happened if Seol does not wake up. He blames his son for continuing to see her.

Yoo Jung remains by her bed side, he recalls the pain he caused to others with his extreme take on ‘revenge’ and ‘payback’, when she opens her eyes, then he does not come anymore. Seol wakes up and is doing better.

Meanwhile, Baek In-Ha refuses to eat and is causing issues. Baek In-Ho tries to reason with her saying she should survive.

After Seol wakes up, her friends come visit her. Then, Ha Jae-Woo comes by and asks her a favor saying Baek In-Ha is likely to get into some serious trouble because of this. He asks if she can talk to Jung for him.

Jung is cooped up in his room, he takes off his ring.

Baek In-Ho visits Seol and they discuss a bit, he apologizes for not coming around much but she understands. She then hands him a paper that basically forgives his sister legally, a document that asks for leniency from the judge so the person who caused an incident can get a reduced sentence. She tells him she does not forgive her but she’s doing this.

Jung tells his father he’s quitting the company, he talks to his dad about how much he held  back because of him, because he thought he was weird. Jung always craved his father’s approval. He needs time off.

He then goes to see In Ha in the hospital, he tells her he does not forgive her but she could break free from him and his father. When he’s done talking to her he runs into In Ho, and gives them that gift with the signature of the pianist he liked so much.

Jung then goes to visit Seol who was discharged. The family is upset at him, he talks to Seol.

He wants to break up. She tells him she knows why the accident happened to her, she blamed him a bit but once they were apart she wanted to keep going. He says no and tells her he wants to break things off. He tells her he wants to see her once he can love her properly, but now its too difficult for him and he’s not able to do it.

Seol and Jung break up.

At their shop, In Ho comes to see them and gifts them stuff. They ask him to stay for a meal. He does.

When he leaves, Seol is there to see him off, she wishes him well. They also part ways.

When he’s about to go for his audition, the man who’s been harassing him for the money calls and lets him know his lawyer paid everything back. He aces the competition.

In Ha then messages Seol, she apologizes and says Jung is leaving overseas, she tells her the details of his departure but she never shows up.

3 years later

Seol landed a job at the company she’s always wanted, she still sees people who resemble the ones she knew in college. We find out that Ha Jae-Woo and In Ha are dating happily and she’s still as crazy as ever.

Kwon Eun-Taek and Jang Bo-Ra are happily dating and work in the same place. They try to set her up with someone but she refuses.

As she leaves their store, in a crosswalk, she runs into Jung. They both keep walking.

Seol is back home, she’s working on her laptop and has a tab open with all the emails she sent to him but he’s never read, he finally opens an email. Could it be they will find their way back into each other?

What happens in the final episode of cheese in the trap?

After the incident, Seol is hospitalized, luckily, she survives but Jung decides to end things because of what happened. He takes him apart and they break up. 3 years later, they run into each other in a crosswalk but don’t interact. Then, at home, while away from her laptop, we can see he read one of her emails.

Do they end up together in cheese in the trap ending?

No, they do not. They break up and 3 years later, do not interact once they see each other at a crosswalk, however, the screenwriter hints at what could be hope as we see Seol still sent Jung emails and finally, he read one of them.

Does cheese in the trap have a happy ending?

It depends, its somewhere in the middle. The main couple, Seol and Jung do not end up together, but other than that, the rest of the characters have a happy ending.

Why do fans dislike cheese in the trap ending?

A lot of people disliked the ending because Seol and Jung did not end up together. As per what many had been expecting. Since the ending was not quite happy for the main couple that was shipped heavily during the drama’s run time, many were disappointed to find out that Seol and Jung eventually parted ways. Many also believe the reason why Jung wanted to separate from Seol to not be a reason good enough for that.

So what did you guys think of cheese in the trap ending? Did you like it?

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