The Sitters Ending Explained: What Happened and Why?

What Happens at the End of The Sitters?

A pet sitter comes to watch a cat for the first time. He finds a list of cat-sitting duties in a puddle on the counter next to a spilt glass of water. The writing on the list has blurred and is illegible. As he begins to do the tasks, The Cat follows him around leaving inky black trails. The Cat scratches him, licking the blood from his claw. Nervous and hurt, The Sitter goes to clean the litter box where he finds a bone buried. He looks up what kind of bone it is, discovering it is a human tibia.The Cat then transforms into a terrifying monster, throwing The Sitter from the couch and the phone from his hand where it hits the ground and accidentally calls The Owner. The Owner, now on speaker, say they cannot help. The Cat bites off The Sitter's hand and after a cat-and-man chase scene, The Cat swallows down The Sitter and returns to his normal cat shape.

Hannah Franklin's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Devon Drew (The Owner)'s journey. He finds a list of cat-sitting duties in a puddle on the counter next to a spilt glass of water.

How Does Devon Drew (The Owner)'s Story End?

• Devon Drew: Devon Drew's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Tim Stanton (The Sitter / The Cat): Tim Stanton's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Andrew Moore (Victim #237): Andrew Moore's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Sitters Mean?

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