Okay, let's talk about the *real* finale. I know, I know, technically it's Episode 15 of How To Get Away With Murder Season 1. But for me? Peak TV right here. I’m ready to spill the tea. Prepare yourselves.
Operation: Frame Sam Keating (Again?)
Annalise, bless her dark, scheming heart, is working overtime. She's got more secrets than my grandma has Tupperware. And she’s using those Keating Five like pawns. Smart move? Questionable. Entertaining to watch? Absolutely.
Let's be honest, Sam was a terrible husband. A terrible therapist. And probably a terrible human being, generally. Anyone really shed a tear? I didn’t think so. Okay, maybe a tiny one. Just kidding!
Her plan, while convoluted, is actually genius. Convince the world that *Sam Keating* killed Lila Stangard? Gold, pure gold. You go, Annalise! My unpopular opinion? It works. (At least for a little while).
The Keating Five: Scared, Scattered, and Semi-Competent
These kids are a mess. A glorious, dramatic, morally-compromised mess. They’re dealing with more trauma than a season of *Grey's Anatomy*. And somehow, they're still in law school. Impressive, right?
Wes is, as always, radiating puppy-dog confusion. Connor is making snarky comments. Michaela is stressed about her reputation. Laurel is being secretly insightful. And Asher? Asher is just...Asher. Bless his naive heart. He is my spirit animal, though.
They all helped cover it up, technically. So, they are all culpable. Guilty. But let's be real, they were manipulated. They were kids! Kids who should have been studying torts, not burying bodies.
Detective Nate: The MVP (Maybe?)
Nate, oh, Nate. He's the only one who seems to have even a shred of moral compass. And even *his* compass is a little wonky. He's playing a dangerous game. Helping Annalise, hindering her, all at once?
He might be the only truly decent person in this entire show. Though, let’s be honest, "decent" is a relative term. But in this twisted world, he shines! A single beacon of hope. Or maybe not. He's got secrets, too, doesn't he?
Side note: He looks *amazing* in that suit. Just saying.
The Real Star: The Flashbacks
The flashbacks! They are the glue holding this entire plot together. We are slowly, painstakingly, finding out the real story. And every revelation is more shocking than the last. A+ storytelling, right there.
Annalise and Sam's relationship was...complicated. To say the least. They were both deeply flawed people. And their flaws created a toxic situation. A recipe for disaster. Which, of course, is what we got!
Let's be honest, Annalise’s pre-Keating Five hair was iconic. Don’t @ me. I'm willing to fight about this.
My Unpopular Opinion: The Ending (Well, the *Middle* Ending)
The way they framed Sam? It was, in its own twisted way, satisfying. He was awful. He deserved some kind of justice. And Annalise delivered. Albeit in a legally questionable, morally bankrupt sort of way.
Yes, it's all built on a house of lies. Yes, it's going to come crashing down eventually. But in this moment? I'm cheering for them. Even though they're all terrible people. That’s good writing!
And the cliffhanger? Perfection. Just the right amount of suspense to leave you screaming at your TV. Waiting impatiently for the next season. Who is Rebecca texting? And why does it matter so much? We need answers!
So, there you have it. My slightly unhinged take on *How To Get Away With Murder* Season 1, Episode 15. Let's all re-watch it now. For research purposes, of course.