The Way Home Season 3 Finale: The Shocking Truths That Will Leave You Speechless!

The climax of The Way Home’s third season is packed with questions that need answering… and rest assured, we’ll be delivering answers galore. But keep in mind, more isn’t always better. Proceed with caution! (Note: This discussion may contain spoilers.)

After ten episodes, I find myself still as uninformed about Port Haven as I was two months back. The series The Way Home has left its viewers puzzled with its intricate storylines, timelines, and hints, making it challenging to discern the significance of certain events.

So far, it’s been quite a thrilling journey! As for Season 4, there’s still uncertainty about its future, but the captivating series certainly hasn’t lacked shocking twists and turns. Notably, Episodes 8 and 9 have provided some much-needed clarity.

We’ve had a great time watching so far, but it’s not clear if there will be more seasons. However, the show has been full of surprising events, particularly in Episodes 8 and 9!

Before we delve any further, let me set your expectations straight: this conclusion may not provide all the answers you’re yearning for, but it certainly leaves room for the potential of a Season 4. And here’s a fascinating fact: three of my Season 3 finale predictions have proven accurate!

Alice travels to 1999 in The Way Home Season 3 finale

The Season 3 finale of The Way Home begins by transporting us back to an unanticipated timeframe – September 2023. This takes us back to the first season when teenager Kat rescued Alice from a pond, after she had dropped her bracelet. We witness this event from Colton’s point of view, who immediately recognizes Alice upon her rescue by Kat. Scenes from both Season 1 and Season 3 intertwine as Colton recalls his teenage memories of Alice, correlating them with what she is saying in the 1999 timeline. Colton finds Alice intriguing and one-of-a-kind, while Kat finds it peculiar how much Alice resembles Alice from Wonderland.

Currently, Sam drops by to provide legal counsel for Del, Kat, and Jacob concerning an incident at Goodwin vineyard involving Jacob. Louis intends to file charges for attempted arson and trespassing, with evidence from CCTV footage. Meanwhile, Alice and Kat locate Elliot near the pond. Alice expresses a desire to time travel back to 1999 (in Charli XCX’s words) and leaps; Kat wishes to speak with Elliot. However, Elliot responds that they will talk later, as Jacob needs her assistance immediately.

Upon Alice’s arrival at the Landry residence, she finds teenagers Kat and Elliot present. When Alice expresses her missed presence, Kat explains they had just reunited a short while ago. The scene shifts to them engaging in MASH in the barn, where Kat voices her disinterest in marrying any of the men she currently knows. This news saddens Elliot, who conceals a heartfelt “going away to camp” gift – a mixtape filled with their favorite songs – within his bag. Kat treasures it deeply. As for MASH’s predictions, it suggests that Kat will have one child, whom she secretly hopes is a girl.

Colton discovers his past hunch was right

In their moment of sorrow, Elliot displays the antique clock to Jacob, revealing its hidden compartment. Inside, they discover an enigmatic inscription: “Time past and time future, and in between is still point of now. Find me there.” Perplexed, Jacob assumes the golden rod might be a pendulum, placing it atop the clock, and indeed, it starts swinging.

Alice returns to the pond and can’t depart until Colton arrives. “Indeed, it’s you,” he says, surprising Alice. She admits him recognizing her, with Colton questioning why she lied about being a time traveler in 1974. “I thought it would be simpler,” Alice replies. Colton expresses his curiosity, but Alice tells him that the questions can’t be answered right now. “The Alice you’ll meet in 1999 will be different… she’s me, but a past version of myself who hasn’t experienced those trips to 1974 yet.

Alice explains that she’s new to time travel and unsure of anything. When asked why she’s here by Colton, she suggests they might be discussing the reason for her presence, hinting at their ongoing conversation. Colton inquires further, and Alice shares that the trips she took in 1974 were unique and unforgettable experiences.

Del decides to time travel for the first time ever

In simpler terms, Del isn’t happy about the current situation, as Colton was aware that Alice could travel through time. She thinks Colton may have resented Alice for this reason. Alice tries to reassure her that Colton would have chosen her over anything, and in response, Del decides to pack up the rest of his belongings. Meanwhile, Elliot opens an envelope containing a ring and a letter from when his mother left him. This unexpected discovery is from his father, who didn’t realize he still had a letter like that.

Max spots Alice at a café as she struggles to get an old tape player working. He tells her he didn’t dislike their kiss the previous night, and Alice agrees. Jacob admits his apology to Danny for what transpired at the vineyard, revealing that his statement about roping Danny into his issues wasn’t entirely accurate when they first reunited. Trying to shift blame, Jacob insists that Danny did nothing wrong. However, unsurprisingly, Danny refuses to accept this explanation.

Max finds Alice in a café trying to make an old record player work. He tells her he didn’t dislike their kiss the night before, and Alice agrees. Jacob apologizes to Danny for what happened at the vineyard, admitting that he lied when he said they got involved in his problems upon returning. Trying to shift blame, Jacob insists that Danny did nothing wrong, but Danny doesn’t accept this explanation.

Kat peers at some of Colton’s belongings and stumbles upon a demo he made with Alice. Inside, she overhears their discussion from Episode 8 about Colton’s intentions to propose, which she shares with Del. Finally, we hear the long-anticipated sentence since Season 1 – “Katherine, take me to see him… at the pond. I want to go.

Colton learns the truth about his family

In they leap, yet only Kat and Del appear above water. Alice unexpectedly lands in 1999, with Colton appearing, yelling “Didn’t Jacob fall into the pond?” This scene has been haunting Colton as he searches for him. A letter containing money from Evelyn arrives in his mailbox (amidst a pile of overdue bills). He decides to return the money to her home, where she clarifies it was meant for the search of Jacob since the police had withdrawn. “It seems you understand me better than most, even after such a long time” he remarks. Evelyn invites him to share a drink as a nod to old times.

That summer, Evelyn placed the portrait discovered in the attic, depicting Kat from 1814, in her study. She muses, “I firmly believe it’s her who rescued us at the pond back in ’65, the white witch.” Memories of Kat surge through his mind, leading him to deduce that not only is she a time traveler, but she was the figure young Colton saw in 1816.

This discovery helps Colton figure out who grown-up Jacob truly is. Excitedly, he shouts, “It’s the pond!” as that’s where he first encounters Alice. Alice then reveals a secret to Colton about their family. “Alice,” Colton asks, “are you my granddaughter?” She confirms it by nodding, and they both hug. Colton had stopped using the pond because he believed nothing good would come from telling Jacob’s mother what it was capable of.

The pond’s rules are broken once again

Additionally, Colton mentions that he too had doubts about the pond being suitable for children, believing that the consequences of his rule-breaking might have been irreversible. However, during a camping trip, Jacob was spotted in the pond and emerged unscathed. On the day of Jacob’s disappearance, he was noticeably absent, and his toy dog was found in the ocean instead. “I never imagined… why would I?” Colton questions further.

Regardless of the rules governing the pond, Colton inquired if Jacob would ever return. Alice sought to know when this might happen, with Colton revealing it was in February 2000 – the day he passed away. “Jacob will come home, Colton,” she responded, hinting that she too wouldn’t get another chance to see him. This reminded Colton of Kat lamenting her father’s death, which ultimately resulted in Alice being born. He understood that he couldn’t alter future events. Alice wept, questioning why she couldn’t simply tell everything to try and prevent it. “This path we’re on leads to you,” Colton answered.

Colton expressed his love for Jacob, making Alice uncomfortable. Despite her hesitation, they both confessed their feelings, with Alice addressing Colton as ‘Grandpa’ for the first and last time. Afterwards, Colton wanted to leave but then decided to jump into the pond too. He asked the pond to take him to his boy, and moments later, Alice came out of the water, leaving Colton’s sweater by the side of the pond.

Colton didn’t make an appearance until the 1990s, not the 1800s. This was the day Jacob went missing, and it was Colton who found him in the barn on his own. “Regardless of what happens,” Colton said, “just know that I love you.” With that, they shared a loving embrace.

Alice pushed herself into the pond

As I step into my house at the start of Season 3 Episode 1, I find myself staring at the Landry family gathered around Colton’s records. In this moment, I catch a glimpse of my future self dashing past the window. You see, in an attempt to prevent a call to Kat about time travel, I decided to submerge myself into the pond. And just as a reminder, I had also discovered her cardigan.

Casey gives Jacob his saving grace

Jacob opens the door as Casey arrives, asking, “Aren’t you the Landrys accustomed to visitors from other times?” They seek Kat for a pressing matter, contingent on the right timing. However, when is that? “When another has been caught in the act… perhaps you’re the one I should reveal this to.” A document, now found in the oven, was placed there by Casey and their associates as a trap for Louis earlier. It appears to be Susanna’s authentic will, which her sons of Cyrus altered following her demise.

When Casey initially informed Kat about the pond situation, she learned about Alice’s plans for Louis’ land instead. Later on, Casey threatened Louis using the genuine will after Sam mentioned that old documents remain valid. Casey then said, “This will make Louis leave you alone… and halt those letters.” However, before Jacob could fully understand this, he discovered that the will had bequeathed Lingermore to the Landrys, but Casey was no longer there.

Del and Colton get married while Fern drops a hint

In the year 1975, Kat and Del find themselves, with Colton preparing to marry Del. They observe as Colton discusses Evelyn and a tape with Jasper. Present-day Del attempts to draw near. Fern converses with Kat, revealing that she used to call her Kitty, a name Kat seemed fond of before. Puzzled, Fern says, “If you don’t recall our earlier encounter, then it hasn’t taken place yet… something intriguing, I believe.” After this, Fern departs, humming the same riddle from Episode 5 that we heard in ’65.

As Kat and Del observe the wedding, Colton recalls the summer of ’99, watching Jacob enjoy himself at a carnival. “Just as I remember it,” they both think independently.

Casey is a Landry and Goodwin… but not Alice’s kid

In a chance encounter, Alice finds herself face-to-face with Casey, who she believes is her and Max’s child. Impulsively, Alice expresses this belief. Casey disagrees, intending to depart, but clarifies that they are both from the Landry-Goodwin family. However, they explain that they prefer not to violate more rules by revealing further information.

Jacob listens as Alice shares what she discovered about her past life before Kat and Del come back. Jacob then shows Del Susanna’s will, with Alice adding details about what Colton found out on his last day. This reminds Del of Colton’s intention to tell him “everything” the following day, but Kat doesn’t comprehend why he got into the truck. The scene shifts to Colton making a phone call, seemingly searching for Kat. As he nears death, Kat realizes that Colton was trying to reveal the truth to her. “He still loved me,” she sobs.

Kat and Elliot become endgame

The following day, Kat confides to Elliot that she adores him. Yet, Elliot discloses he’s been enamored with the concept of her, idealizing her after she served as his beacon during his challenging upbringing. “I chose not to recognize the true you,” he admits, “even though you tried to reveal yourself daily.” Elliot expresses that the authentic Kat is the one he saw in 1816, loving her if she’d have him. Kat acknowledges that their past friendship influenced her romantic feelings for him as well. They exchange a kiss and reconcile. Huzzah!

Elliot demonstrates the item his father sent him to Kat, hinting at a future proposal. In response, she says, “I can only imagine how wonderful that moment will be… but that ring belongs to Susanna.” While Alice listens to the track she made with Colton, a message from Noah pops up. He’s returned home and wants to discuss things, missing her. Alice confides in Del that she won’t abandon her aspiration for music, just as Colton refused to give up on his.

Jacob disappears and Sam’s identity is questioned

Within the room, Del finds the letters he’d received stacked on the table, with a fresh one from Jacob. He worries about endangering his family, believing the letters will cease if he vanishes. However, Sam contacts him, reporting that Jacob has departed. “Don’t worry, everything will be alright,” Sam assures, as we transition to him standing by a pond. “But how can you be so sure, Sam?” Del inquires. “I simply… do” Sam responds, gazing at the water.

As I sat down to read a letter from my mom, I found myself drawn into the familiar rhythm of words reminiscent of T.S. Eliot, who shares my name. Just then, Alice walked in, and with a puzzled expression, she mentioned knowing someone who had shown her this same book decades ago in 1974. “I think I met your mom,” she mused, leaving me perplexed as to how a clock adorned with an inscription from the very poem referenced in my mom’s letter could have ended up in a wall that was built before the book was even published.

Elliot is the abandoned baby

Afterward, he rereads the letter. “I leap for love” was his way of suggesting that Elliot’s mother might have time-traveled too. Kat comments, “There’s only one explanation – she had to go with a Landry.” In the scene, we observe Elliot’s mom writing a note and placing it in a baby’s crib (a surprise since Elliot turns out to be the mystery child). Meanwhile, the partly enigmatic couple leap into a pond. Colton discovers Elliot and takes him inside to Del.

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2025-03-08 06:23