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Smoke Wraps First Season with Disquieting Climax and Uncertain Future

The season concludes with a psychologically charged showdown that leaves character fates unresolved.

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Overview

  • The finale underscores moral ambiguity and psychological mirroring through a climactic showdown that tests the boundaries between hunter and hunted.
  • Cinematographer Francois Dagenais and crew built large-scale forest-fire sequences on a sound stage using real flames to capture a raw, ’70s thriller vibe.
  • Series creator Dennis Lehane’s choice to withhold pivotal twists from actors such as Taron Egerton was designed to elicit genuine reactions and performances.
  • With all nine episodes now available, critics point to the series’ cinematic ambition, deliberate pacing and strong lead performances.
  • Interviews with cast members, including John Leguizamo and Anna Chlumsky, suggest the story may extend beyond its originally billed limited run.