Wolf Like Me Finale – The show begins with Gary (Josh Gad), Mary (Isla Fisher), and Emma (Ariel Donoghue) watching the sunset from a rock formation. While holding Emma’s knee, Mary says, “How about that” as they continue looking out over the horizon. They return to their camp while Emma collects rocks.

Mary is in the car when Gary informs her, they will delay telling Emma their secret. She agrees, feeling relieved. He asks if she is having doubts. She reaches over, placing her hand on his face. Gary helps Emma pack their gear in the back of the vehicle. Emma invites Mary to dinner as soon as she gets in the vehicle. Mary apologizes for not being to make dinner, utilizing a friend’s birthday party as an excuse.

Mary trips out when the car doesn’t start. Emma suggests calling RAA for assistance. Gary says it is the battery, suggesting they get a jumpstart from someone. Mary says that’s stupid no one visited the site all day yesterday. He orders Emma to remain in the vehicle with Mary while he hikes to a hill to search for a reception. She warns him that the hill is miles away. Mary assures Emma everything will be okay.

Emma and Mary are out of the vehicle. She asks Mary if she is okay. She contributes her stress on hormones. Emma acknowledges Gary’s happiness. She believes he was hiding things from her to make himself look happy. Mary looks concerned.

Gary returns to alert them that RAA has agreed to send someone to them. Mary reminds him, they are 200 kilometers from Adelaide. Gary believes RAA has drivers closer than Adelaide. He is hopeful, a driver will arrive by 3pm, so they can be home by 4pm.

By 4:57pm, a driver hadn’t arrived. Mary is stressing out, asking if Gary gave them the right address. They get in a shouting match. Mary warns him that Emma can’t be left with her. She questions why they came out here in the first place. He reminds her that they had a plan. Emma watches from the vehicle. She alerts him that she has to get far away from them. He asks her how she expects to get away. She doesn’t know but guesses she will run somewhere. They can lock themselves in the vehicle. If a driver comes, they can come back get her in the morning. He assures her there is no need to apologize. They confess their love for each other before she takes off running. Emma asks where Mary is going. Gary orders her to remain in the vehicle.

Mary runs across the terrain as fast as she can. A full moon is in the sky. Gary and Emma are in the vehicle. She has to use the toilet. He asks if she has to do a number one or two. When she doesn’t answer, he tells her to hold it. When he says I need to use the toilet too, she asks why he doesn’t go. She asks, are you serious. He explains the importance of staying in the car for their protection. She is confused because he never told her why Mary ran away. She bangs on the door, trying to get out. He orders her to stop, agreeing to tell her the truth.

Gary starts by telling Emma about their first date, how they lost track of time. A truck pulls up, stressing him even worse.  He warns the men, Jayden (Nash Edgerton) and Shane (Jake Ryan), they are not safe. Emma tells the men they broke down.  They agree to check out their vehicle. Gary refuses the offer, telling them at an RAA driver is due to arrive any minute. Shane says RAA doesn’t send drivers out this far, telling him to pop the hood. Gary refuses to do as the man says. He asks why while reminding him they are just being helpful. In a whisper, Gary repeats his warning. Shane agrees with Gary as Jayden taps on Emma’s window and snarls. Shane demands they get out of the vehicle. When Gary refuses, the men repeatedly pull the door handles. Shane asks what is wrong with you as Gary tosses his wallet out the window, telling him to go.

Emma screams when Jayden barks at her. The men laugh while kicking the car and tugging on the door handles. Gary holds Emma, pleading with them to stop. With a loud growl, Jayden stops, leaving Shane in awe. The creature fights with Jayden, pulling him back as he tries to escape. Gary’s left side-view mirror is knocked off during the struggle. Shane stares in horror as the creature repeatedly shoves Jayden against the vehicle. Terrified, Gary holds Emma tightly. Jayden’s head smashes out the side door window. The creature growls as Gary stares in horror. Shane frantically calls for Jayden before he is attacked by the creature. He pleads for help, falling on the hood of the vehicle. The werewolf can be seen in the car light, ravishing Shane.

Gary frantically watches as the werewolf turns in his direction, with blood dripping from its mouth. The werewolf gradually approaches the vehicle as Gary tells Emma it is Mary. Emma slowly looks up while Gary tells her about Mary transitioning into a wolf. The werewolf peers into the car vehicle, letting out a monstrous howl before picking up Shane’s head.

Gary and Emma watch as the werewolf walks away from the scene. Emma’s stuffed wolf does not ease her panic. She reacts to Gary’s singing. He grabs her in a bear hug when her panic subsides, promising she is safe. The sun comes up over the mountain as Mary makes her way back to the vehicle. Gary wraps her nude bloody body in a blanket. She desperately stares at Emma as Gary holds her. Gary utilizes Shane and Jayden’s vehicle to jumpstart the car battery.

Emma loads the CD Mary previously gave her into the tape player while they head home. Mary stares out the window in the backseat before making eye contact with Emma. She continues to peer at Emma as she sets up. Emma gives Gary a look as if to say it is okay. Mary smiles at Gary through the rearview mirror. The music continues as the episode comes to an end.

 

Wolf Like Me Review

Now that the secret is out in the open, it is obvious everyone is willing to accept the others’ idiosyncrasies. Isn’t this how most relationships begin? The show has a lot of meaning if you are willing to read between the lines.

Abe Forsythe is nothing short of a genius. The show, from start to finish is leagues above most other new releases. The acting, directing, and camerawork are superb. Hopefully, Stan and Peacock will give fans another look into the life of this make-believe, dysfunctional family.

I fell in love with the show right from the start. By the halfway point, I was holding my breath, fearing the premise would change for the worse. Fortunately, the show stayed on track right to the finale.

Keeping our fingers crossed, a sequel announcement will come shortly. The episode deserves an 8. Get more Wolf Like Me recaps here. Support ReelMockery by clicking the link.