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Smoke’s Season Finale Explores Identity and Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Cinematic flair combined with strong lead performances amplifies tension through an open ending that hints at a possible second season.

Overview

  • Episode 9, titled “Mirror, Mirror,” turns the season’s focus on mirrored selves into a thematic climax without offering clear resolution.
  • Taron Egerton and Jurnee Smollett earn praise for portraying morally complex characters who blur the line between hero and antagonist.
  • The show’s neo-noir visual palette and meticulous cinematography receive consistent acclaim for mood and texture.
  • Reviewers criticize uneven pacing and occasional narrative bloat that undercut some of the finale’s emotional stakes.
  • The deliberately ambiguous conclusion about legal and ethical outcomes leaves room for the series to return for a second season.