Christmas Cupid's Arrow Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Christmas Cupid's Arrow?

Holly, a professor at a small college, has had a long history of finding the wrong guy. She’s accomplished quite a bit in her life, but after her younger sister announces she is pregnant, Holly decides she is going to make an effort to meet Mr. Right. Meanwhile, David, another professor, is a single father, very smart and kind, but not the type that Holly takes notice of when the two are assigned to plan the Christmas Formal. At the insistence of her best friend, Holly signs up for the dating website “Cupid’s Arrow,” where she meets Josh, an attorney just hired by the school. He’s everything she wants on the surface, but has little to say beyond his work and good looks. Josh and David were roommates in college, so Josh recruits David to write poetic messages in an attempt to win Holly over.

Michael D. Sellers's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Elisabeth Harnois (Holly)'s journey. She’s accomplished quite a bit in her life, but after her younger sister announces she is pregnant, Holly decides she is going to make an effort to meet Mr.

How Does Elisabeth Harnois (Holly)'s Story End?

• Elisabeth Harnois: Elisabeth Harnois's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Jonathan Togo (David): Jonathan Togo's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Chad Michael Collins (Josh): Chad Michael Collins's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Christmas Cupid's Arrow Mean?

The ending of Christmas Cupid's Arrow brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Elisabeth Harnois's story may not satisfy all audiences.