After a year-long wait, Tina Fey's Netflix comedy The Four Seasons has returned with a Season 2 that instantly shot to the top of the streaming charts. The series follows a tight-knit group of friends navigating life's upheavals, but no character has endured more than Anne (Kerri Kenney-Silver). The Season 2 finale's final five minutes finally deliver the payoff this tragic figure has long deserved, offering a hopeful new direction that redefines her entire story.
Anne's Long Road of Suffering
From the very first episode, Anne has been the show's punching bag. Season 1 began with her husband of 25 years, Nick (Steve Carell), leaving her for another woman. As their friends—Kate (Fey), Jack (Will Forte), Danny (Colman Domingo), and Claude (Marco Calvani)—struggled to pick sides, Anne was often left isolated. Then came the Season 1 cliffhanger: Nick's sudden death, leaving Anne with a tangled mess of grief, anger, and unresolved feelings.
Season 2 only piled on more misery. Anne was accused of withholding money from Nick's will meant for his unborn child. A flashback episode revealed Nick's long history of infidelity, and Anne's heartbreaking choice to stay despite knowing. It seemed the show was determined to keep her in a state of perpetual sadness—until the finale flipped the script.
A Twist That Changes Everything
The turning point comes during a Christmas trip to Italy. Anne repeatedly gets compared to La Befana, a folkloric witch with a depressing backstory, which finally sparks her realization: she needs a change. With encouragement from Ginny (Erika Henningsen), Nick's ex, Anne decides to stay in Italy and start living for herself. It's a small but powerful victory, built on her struggle to take control of her own life.
But the finale doesn't stop there. In the last scene, Anne meets Gianpiero (David Tennant), her charming new neighbor, who is clearly set up as a potential love interest. Throughout Season 2, Anne doubted she'd ever find love again—her friends pressured her into a fling with Mark Brett (Steven Pasquale), but by the time she worked up the courage, he had moved on. The meet-cute with Gianpiero leaves her arc on a hopeful note, opening the door to romance and healing.
What Anne's Ending Means for the Series
Anne's finale twist is more than just a happy moment—it's a long-overdue correction. For two seasons, The Four Seasons used her as a vehicle for tragedy, but the show finally acknowledges that she deserves better. By giving her agency, a new home, and a potential partner, the series signals a shift from suffering to self-discovery. It's a satisfying payoff that makes the wait for a potential Season 3 (not yet confirmed) even more exciting.
For fans of underrated Netflix gems, this finale is a reminder that even the most tragic characters can find redemption. And if you're looking for more compact, binge-worthy series, The Four Seasons proves that sometimes the best stories are the ones that take their time to heal.
