Many people believe that every great show needs an equally great ending. But how about the ending of Hulu’s The Dropout? Was it disappointing, or did it live up to the expectations of the fans? Keep on reading to learn more!
The Dropout Finale Explained
Elizabeth Holmes, a founder of Theranos, phoned her Board members once the newspaper article got released at the end of episode 7. She succeeds at convincing Board members with talk of misogyny and slander as she blames John Carreyrou, a Wall Street Journal writer.
Episode 8 is about preserving dignity while planning the exit strategy. Sunny talks with his lawyers, finalizing the escape plan for himself while other employees and people closest to Elizabeth are getting ready to flee this entire sinking ship.
Lastly, Erika Cheung files complaint with CMS, the federal agency, which enables CMS full access to the Theranos’ laboratories, and they’re closed because of gross failures.
With labs closed for a minimum of two years pending, colleagues reveal their true colors. Elizabeth and Sunny have an intense argument during which the truth comes to the surface.
As pressure mounts, Elizabeth starts preparing for the onscreen apology through the interview, but she refuses to admit defeat. Her closest colleagues and parents express their disappointment once an interview is over while Elizabeth is on the edge of a breakdown but remains calm.
The mental state of Elizabeth remains unwavering till the final scene in which she screams once Linda, her old colleague, berates her for acceptance of fault.
Finally, despite impending jail time and lawsuits, Elizabeth continues with her life. She escapes real retribution for now but the trial is ongoing. So are fans disappointed or pleased with the ending? The reaction varies, but one thing’s certain; the show has a quite interesting ending.
