Ep 10. Auld Lang Syne
- February 3, 2021
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7.6 (501)
Kate and Tully's friendship is put to the ultimate test in the season one finale of Firefly Lane. As the New Year's Eve ball drops, the pair must confront their past hurts and broken promises to each other in order to move forward.
The episode begins with Kate and Tully's alternating New Year's Eves throughout the years. We see how they celebrated together when they were young and carefree, dancing and laughing until the early hours of the morning. Then, we see how their friendship evolved over time, as they faced struggles and heartbreaks.
As the clock ticks closer to midnight, Kate and Tully are forced to come face-to-face with their past mistakes. Kate must confront the fact that she has been holding on to resentment towards Tully for years, stemming from a traumatic event that took place in their youth. Tully, on the other hand, must acknowledge the way in which her ambition and drive has caused her to neglect those closest to her.
The tension builds as the two women attend a New Year's Eve party together, struggling to communicate their true feelings to each other. As they each drink and dance with other people, it becomes clear that their friendship is at a crossroads.
At the stroke of midnight, Kate and Tully find themselves alone on the balcony, watching the fireworks light up the night sky. It is here that they finally have a heart-to-heart conversation, laying it all on the table. They apologize for the pain they have caused each other, and vow to move forward in their friendship.
The emotional scene is interrupted when Tully receives a life-changing phone call. Suddenly, the two women are faced with a new set of challenges that threaten to derail their renewed friendship.
Ultimately, the episode leaves viewers with a sense of hope, as Kate and Tully commit to supporting each other through whatever the future may hold. Firefly Lane season one ends on a bittersweet note, with the promise of more drama and heartfelt moments to come in the next season.