Executives at Paramount+ have now given fans of the show “Yellowjackets” some long-awaited good news: The series has been officially renewed for a fourth season! For months, there had been no word from decision-makers, leading many to speculate that perhaps they were lost in some sort of wilderness ritual. This prolonged silence left even the most dedicated fans scratching their heads. However, it seems clear now that the success of Season 3 was too significant to ignore – the finale alone drew over 3 million viewers across various platforms during its first week, setting a new record for Paramount’s most-watched season finale.
Regardless of the evidence backing the idea that viewers can’t help but be drawn to the grisly spectacle of Yellowjackets, the latest reviews for this psychological horror series about plane crash survivors have been far from smooth sailing. While season 3 may have provided answers to some long-standing questions—welcome back Antler Queen Shauna, it’s a shame we barely got to know you Pit Girl Mari—there are still many unanswered questions that left viewers feeling unsatisfied. Yet, regardless of your personal feelings about Yellowjackets, there’s widespread agreement: the show now has a lot on its plate in terms of plot points to explore if it wants to keep fans engaged. Take a look at what’s on the menu for Yellowjackets Season 4 below.
Who Is Walter Really, and What Does He Want?
Misty’s Mysterious Boyfriend Stays Suspicious
For newcomers: Meet Walter Tattersall, Misty’s peculiar partner who styles himself as an “online sleuth.” At first glance, he appears harmless, but things take a dark turn when it becomes apparent that he’s been meddling with murder investigations and keeping tabs on the main characters. However, the chilling truth unfolds gradually, suggesting that his fascination might not be with true crime, but rather with the Yellowjackets themselves.
| Walter’s Red Flags | Details |
|---|---|
| Moriarty Reference | Wants to be Moriarty to Misty’s Sherlock – creates crimes, doesn’t solve them |
| Name Theory | “Tattersall” name links to Dickens orphan characters – fake identity? |
| Stalking | Watches Tai/Misty from car in Season 3 finale |
| Convenient Wealth | $6M settlement from “bricks falling on head” – all too convenient |
| Murder Skills | Killed cop in Season 2 with suspicious efficiency |
| Fake Personas | Uses countless lies and identities to infiltrate locations |
The suspect’s habit of being a helpful investigator started raising suspicions when he began meddling in the current affairs of the survivors. Combine this with an enigmatic, seemingly endless source of funds, his uncanny ability to appear at opportune moments, and his comment about being the Moriarty to Misty’s Sherlock – a reference to the infamous villain who creates crimes rather than solving them – it becomes difficult to believe in the character portrayed by Elijah Wood.
Walter’s final, troubling scene features him in his car, observing Tai and Misty with binoculars. This is not endearing boyfriend behavior; it crosses the line into stalker territory. It’s not a matter of whether Walter is involved in something suspicious, but rather how long he’s been orchestrating events and what his ultimate goal might be.
The Cabin Fire Mystery Is Getting Old
Yellowjackets Never Solved Its Season 2 Cliffhanger
In Season 2, there was an incident where the survivors’ cabin shelter was mysteriously set on fire. This could have been the work of some malevolent force in the wilderness or sabotage that made their living conditions even more challenging during winter. However, it remains a mystery to everyone, including the creators of Yellowjackets. The show dedicated all of Season 3 to unraveling who actually lit the match. It was Coach Ben, the group’s former soccer coach who lost his leg in the plane crash, who confessed to the arson. But his confession seemed dubious, as he was being held captive by the group at the time and was manipulating the infestation to trick the girls into killing him instead of continuing his torment.
| Suspect | Evidence | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Coach Ben | False confession while prisoner | Ruled out |
| “Other Tai” | Sleepwalking/fugue history | Top theory |
| Lottie | Had visions of fire in S3 finale dream | Possible |
| Van | Continued fire trauma/connection | Dark horse theory |
| Unknown | Could explain 2-season mystery | Unconfirmed |
It seems one of the group members intentionally or carelessly destroyed their most vital shelter, leaving them exposed to the elements. This act suggests either extreme desperation, malicious intent, or perhaps a mental breakdown. Could it have been an attempt to trigger a rescue? A means to hide evidence of cannibalism? Or simply a sign of instability? The show has yet to disclose who is responsible for this devastating event. With each passing episode in Season 4, the mystery grows increasingly murky, making the Season 2 cliffhanger appear more like an elaborate bait-and-switch rather than a genuine cliffhanger.
The Missing Players: Phantom Characters Keep Multiplying
For a Show About Survivors, Yellowjackets Sure Loses Track of People
In its third season, the series Yellowjackets has shown exceptional skill in vanishing characters without providing an explanation. The latest instance that stands out is Akilah, whose story arc grew more substantial yet unpredictable throughout Season 3. Her actions led her to poison the animals she cared for, triggering a hunt, and then challenging Lottie inside a cave with a rock. However, after this scene, Akilah mysteriously disappeared without further appearanceleaving viewers guessing about her whereabouts in the present day. Since there’s no confirmation of all the current survivors, it’s difficult to predict her fate. In the worst-case scenario, the writers might be avoiding addressing a plot hole they haven’t figured out how to resolve yet.
So far, there is no character named Adult Akilah in the current timeline, and this has sparked curiosity due to speculations about actress Evans Johnson potentially playing the role for Season 3. However, she was never seen on screen. When asked about Johnson, actress Nia Sondaya hinted that Johnson worked on Season 3, but her involvement could be insignificant or quite significant.
| Missing Person | Last Seen | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Akilah | Cave confrontation with Lottie | No adult version |
| Crystal | Cliff fall Season 2 | No body found |
| Javi’s Helper | Kept him alive months | Never identified |
| Cabin Owner | Left symbols/underground room | Never explained |
| Evans Johnson | Adult Akilah casting rumors | Cut from Season 3 |
The mystery of the unseen characters in the series isn’t just limited to Akilah. Crystal’s sudden and unexplained death at the end of Season 2 feels more like a disappearance, as there was no body recovered or further discussion about it, despite the isolated wilderness setting. Similarly, the individual who helped Javi survive for several months remains unidentified, even though their presence suggests that the survivors were not alone in their struggle.
The series ought to switch from amassing unsolved missing persons’ cases to actively resolving them instead. At present, the most intriguing enigma that the show presents is not a supernatural one, but rather, why the scriptwriters persist in creating new unresolved cases.
Season 4 is Yellowjackets’ Make-or-Break Moment
Time to Prove This Isn’t Just Elaborate Stalling
The greatest threat to the show isn’t some wild creature or Walter’s plans—it’s its own excellence. Over three seasons of intriguing ambiguity have cultivated a dedicated audience that scrutinizes every scene, yet this same intense focus has also uncovered a possibly flawed veneer. If there’s no resolution and characters continue to ignore certain individuals or storylines, mystery eventually loses its significance.
In Season 4, the question of the supernatural casts a significant shadow on its credibility. The phone call from Van and Travis’s speech that seemed to bend reality took the show closer to the realm of the supernatural than ever before, but Yellowjackets remains hesitant about fully committing. This hesitation served the show well when it was establishing its intense and unsettling atmosphere, but now, the floorboards are starting to creak with uncertainty, suggesting that the craftsmanship may be questionable in places. The show needs to decide whether to fully embrace the mystical elements or let them go; straddling the fence is becoming increasingly crowded with unanswered questions. It’s a difficult task for sure.
In Season 4, the TV series Yellowjackets is confronted with a tough decision: either cater to the dedicated theory-makers who have kept the show thriving by weaving intricate theories and fueling speculation, or potentially disappoint them with answers that might not live up to three years of fan-generated imaginations.
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