What Happens at the End of So I Married an Axe Murderer?

Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.

Thomas Schlamme's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Mike Myers (Charlie MacKenzie / Stuart MacKenzie)'s journey. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs.

How Does Mike Myers (Charlie MacKenzie / Stuart MacKenzie)'s Story End?

• Mike Myers: Mike Myers's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Nancy Travis (Harriet Michaels): Nancy Travis's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Anthony LaPaglia (Tony Giardino): Anthony LaPaglia's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of So I Married an Axe Murderer Mean?

So I Married an Axe Murderer's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Mike Myers may feel rushed. Thomas Schlamme's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.