What Happens at the End of The Work and the Glory?

When Benjamin Steed and Mary Ann Steed relocate their family to upstate New York in the early 1800's, they unwittingly settle in a town divided along religious lines. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution. Together they struggle to weather the raging controversy surrounding a young man named Joseph Smith.

Russell Holt's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Sam Hennings (Benjamin Steed)'s journey. After their new hired help turns out to be at the center of the uproar, each member of the Steed family must come to terms with their own beliefs in the face of heavy persecution.

As part of the The Work and the Glory Collection, the ending carries additional weight for fans following the franchise.

How Does Sam Hennings (Benjamin Steed)'s Story End?

• Sam Hennings: Sam Hennings's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Brenda Strong (Mary Ann Steed): Brenda Strong's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Eric Johnson (Joshua Steed): Eric Johnson's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of The Work and the Glory Mean?

The Work and the Glory's ending attempts to resolve the major plot threads, though some narrative elements involving Sam Hennings may feel rushed. Russell Holt's final act has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its execution.