La Mission Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of La Mission?

Growing up in the Mission district of San Francisco, Che Rivera has always had to be tough to survive. He's a powerful man respected throughout the Mission barrio for his masculinity and his strength, as well as for his hobby building beautiful lowrider cars. A reformed inmate and recovering alcoholic, Che has worked hard to redeem his life and do right by his pride and joy: his only son, Jes, whom he has raised on his own after the death of his wife. Che's path to redemption is tested, however, when he discovers Jes is gay. To survive his neighborhood, Che has always lived with his fists. To survive as a complete man, he'll have to embrace a side of himself he's never shown.

Peter Bratt's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Benjamin Bratt (Che Rivera)'s journey. He's a powerful man respected throughout the Mission barrio for his masculinity and his strength, as well as for his hobby building beautiful lowrider cars.

How Does Benjamin Bratt (Che Rivera)'s Story End?

• Benjamin Bratt: Benjamin Bratt's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Talisa Soto (Ana): Talisa Soto's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Max Rosenak (Jordan): Max Rosenak's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of La Mission Mean?

The ending of La Mission brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Benjamin Bratt's story may not satisfy all audiences.