In the poignant finale of The Four Seasons, titled “Fun,” the series brings its exploration of friendship, love, grief, and personal growth to a touching and resonant conclusion. Episode 8 does not shy away from the heavy emotional terrain of loss but skillfully balances sorrow with slivers of hope, humor, and humanity, staying true to the series’ core.
The episode opens in the immediate aftermath of Nick’s unexpected death. His passing sends ripples through the tight-knit group of friends who have been navigating the choppy waters of midlife together all season. Anne, as his ex-wife and long-time partner, steps into planning mode with determination and emotional rigidity. She insists on curating every detail of the funeral, not only as a form of control but also as a way of coping with her grief. Conflict brews when she excludes Ginny, Nick’s much younger girlfriend, from most of the proceedings—questioning the legitimacy of her place in Nick’s final chapter.
Kate, trying to be the neutral party, reviews Ginny’s photos for the memorial slideshow but quickly deems them too inappropriate—one is even captioned “My Nick” with hearts. Jack, however, advocates for inclusion and encourages Ginny to speak at the funeral, a gesture meant to bridge the gap but which only deepens Anne’s resentment. This tension adds a rich layer to the unfolding narrative, as it highlights not just grief, but generational divides, power dynamics in mourning, and the differing ways people honor their dead.
The funeral itself becomes an awkward, slightly chaotic affair—emblematic of the group’s messy emotional entanglements. Kate’s budget-conscious decisions lead to a cold, underwhelming venue and an urn that resembles a red stripper shoe, much to Anne’s horror. Anne’s attempt at a eulogy falls apart midway, leading to a raw, wordless moment of surrender. Claude steps in with an offbeat but strangely comforting anecdote about dreaming of Nick as a butterfly, bringing both laughter and tears to the room. Ginny, visibly hurt and alienated, eventually snaps. Her emotional outburst forces the group to confront how dismissive they’ve been of her feelings—and how that mirrors their broader tendency to avoid discomfort.
Worried for Ginny’s safety after she storms out into the snowy night, the group sets off on a search. The hunt becomes symbolic—each of them searching not just for Ginny, but for clarity, closure, and redemption. In a terrifying moment, Kate falls through thin ice on a frozen lake. Jack pulls her out, risking his own safety, and the brush with mortality catalyzes a shift between them. Kate, who has spent the season doubting the concept of soulmates, admits Jack may actually be hers. Their reconciliation is tender and mature—grounded in history, survival, and mutual forgiveness.
Meanwhile, Anne has a breakthrough of her own. Looking again at Ginny’s photos of Nick—once dismissed as frivolous—she finally sees something deeper: love, vulnerability, and joy in Nick’s eyes. This changes everything. She finds Ginny sitting alone, and in a quiet, emotionally charged conversation, the two women find common ground. Anne extends not just an olive branch, but genuine warmth. It’s a moment of grace neither of them expected, and it redefines the end of Anne’s relationship with Nick—not as a loss, but as a legacy shared and continued.
The episode closes with the group reunited for dinner, warmer and more unified than they’ve been all season. Anne announces that Ginny is pregnant with Nick’s child, a revelation that stuns and silences the table—before bringing cautious smiles and a renewed sense of purpose. What began as a weekend of mourning ends in the promise of new life and new bonds.
“Fun” encapsulates everything The Four Seasons set out to do: portray the messiness of adult friendships, the nonlinear path of healing, and the beautiful, brutal truth that life doesn’t stop for anyone. It simply changes, grows, and sometimes—if we’re lucky—gives us a second chance to do better.
