Ep 10. You Cannot Put a Fire Out

"You Cannot Put a Fire Out" is the season 2 finale of the Apple TV+ series Dickinson. The episode picks up where the previous one left off - with Emily's mother collapsing on the dance floor at Sue's wedding. Emily and her siblings race to their mother's side, and we are left in suspense as to whether she will survive.

The rest of the episode delves into the aftermath of this event as well as the various plot threads that have been building throughout the season. One of the key focuses is Emily's relationship with Sue. We see the two women struggling to reconcile their feelings for each other, with Emily hesitant to fully forgive Sue for her previous actions.

Meanwhile, Emily's brother Austin is dealing with his own personal struggles. He has been having an affair with Mabel, the wife of a wealthy businessman, and is now grappling with the consequences that come with that decision. Austin's actions have put both his marriage and his family's finances at risk, and we see him struggling to grapple with the gravity of his situation.

The episode also features the return of Sam Bowles, the editor of the local newspaper who has been both an ally and a thorn in Emily's side throughout the series. Sam offers Emily a job writing for the paper, a tempting offer that forces Emily to consider what she really wants out of her life and her writing.

As always, the episode features plenty of lush cinematography and artistic flourishes that capture the essence of Emily's world. We see her wandering through fields and writing in her bedroom, all while struggling to come to terms with the challenges that have been thrown her way.

Ultimately, "You Cannot Put a Fire Out" serves as a satisfying conclusion to a season that has been alternately quirky, poignant, and heartbreaking. It ties up many of the loose ends that have been dangling throughout the season while leaving room for more exploration in a potential third season. Fans of the series will likely be left eager for more, while also feeling satisfied by the journey that they've been taken on.