The Perfect Nanny Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Perfect Nanny?

Upon her release from a mental institution where she was recovering from a suicide attempt, Andrea McBride applies for the position of nanny for a handsome, wealthy surgeon, Dr. James Lewis, a widower with two children. Another applicant is hired, but she dies in an accident and Andrea gets the job after all, excelling and quickly becoming part of the family. Then Lewis' girlfriend, Dr. Julia Bruning, is mysteriously killed. When his boss tells Lewis of impending cutbacks at the hospital, the boss is murdered. Meanwhile, Lewis' teenaged daughter Fawn begins piecing together the history of the new nanny and discovers that Andrea may be responsible for these and other killings - but Fawn had better hurry, because the slayings are getting closer to home

Robert Malenfant's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Tracy Nelson (Andrea McBride / Nikki Harcourt)'s journey. James Lewis, a widower with two children.

How Does Tracy Nelson (Andrea McBride / Nikki Harcourt)'s Story End?

• Tracy Nelson: Tracy Nelson's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Bruce Boxleitner (Dr. Robert Lewis): Bruce Boxleitner's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Dana Barron (Fawn Lewis): Dana Barron's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Perfect Nanny Mean?

The Perfect Nanny's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Tracy Nelson may feel rushed. Robert Malenfant's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.