Possessed Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of Possessed?

This rich essay searches for new ways of being together in the age of social media. We arrange our lives to impress the gaze of others and have become accustomed to being seen. For many young people, however, the party is over. Neoliberalism has made murderous competition the norm; and in the meantime, the planet is dying. Following the unmasking of Facebook’s real motives, more and more people are deleting their Facebook accounts – but this often results in social death. The first image in POSSESSED sets the tone: liquefied lead runs over burning smartphones, followed by images of a devastated neighbourhood in Aleppo. Even the smartphones have not survived the attack. The chains of social media must be cast off, but the perpetual question remains: Who is looking out for you? Academics Alex Williams (University of East Anglia) and Nick Srnicek (King's College London) address this crucial question, along with other issues

Metahaven's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Shelby Cork ((voice))'s journey. We arrange our lives to impress the gaze of others and have become accustomed to being seen.

How Does Shelby Cork ((voice))'s Story End?

• Shelby Cork: Shelby Cork's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Olivia Lonsdale (Millenial protagonist): Olivia Lonsdale's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.

What Does the Ending of Possessed Mean?

The ending of Possessed brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Shelby Cork's story may not satisfy all audiences.