Merrily Merrily

Inside No. 9 Season 7, Episode 1 Ending Explained

Merrily, Merrily

Reece Shearsmith's dark comedy anthology series, Inside No. 9, returned for its seventh season with a chilling episode titled "Merrily, Merrily." The episode follows three old university friends, Lawrence (Reece Shearsmith), Callum (Steve Pemberton), and Sophie (Sian Clifford), as they reunite for a weekend getaway in the English countryside. However, their idyllic retreat quickly turns into a nightmare as secrets are revealed and tensions escalate.

A Deadly Reunion

As the friends settle into their isolated cottage, it becomes clear that Lawrence has a hidden agenda. He has orchestrated this reunion to confront Callum and Sophie over a tragic incident that occurred during their university days. A young woman named Becky went missing after a night out, and Lawrence believes that Callum and Sophie are responsible for her disappearance.

As the accusations fly, the friends' past comes back to haunt them. Callum and Sophie deny any involvement in Becky's disappearance, but Lawrence refuses to believe them. The tension between the three friends reaches a boiling point, and violence erupts.

A Twisting Conclusion

In a shocking twist, it is revealed that Lawrence himself is the one who killed Becky. He had been consumed by guilt and anger all these years, and he had lured his friends back to the cottage to exact revenge. As the truth emerges, Lawrence's friends are horrified. They realize that they have been manipulated and betrayed by the man they once considered a close friend.

The episode ends with Lawrence being arrested for Becky's murder. As he is led away in handcuffs, he turns to Callum and Sophie and says, "I'm sorry." It is a chilling moment that underscores the tragic consequences of Lawrence's actions.