How To Get Away With Murder Finale Reactions
Mas Muerte, Por Favor! Fans Want More Annalise After The Twisty-Turny, TERRORIZING #HTGAWMFinale
That moment when you realize #HTGAWM is TONIGHT, but then you also realize it’s the #HTGAWMFinale…. 😃😩😭 pic.twitter.com/Q5919TAaHj
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 14, 2020
It’s REALLY over???? “SPANISH Wes” is alive??? Annalise really DID die—but later??? How does Laurel look decrepit while COLIVER look like salt and peppery deliciousness??
Those are the questions being asked after last night’s series finale of “How To Get Away With Murder.” The Viola Davis driven-drama ended after six seasons on a bloody but satisfying high note and Twitter went WILD with reactions.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
During last night’s series finale wigs were blown back and scalps were left BARE as Pete Nowalk’s Shondaland production tied up loose ends and killed off two main characters. Annalise WON her murder trial and was exonerated of all charges after giving a soul-stirring speech about “taking off her mask.”
“I’m ambitious, black, bisexual, angry, sad, strong, sensitive, scared, fierce, talented, exhausted—and I am at your mercy,” said Annalise to jurors.
"What I am, is a survivor" #HTGAWMFinale pic.twitter.com/SmhXjS2guy
— How To Get Away ABC (@HowToGetAwayABC) May 15, 2020
As hooting and hollering ensued amid the not-guilty verdict, viewers knew gloom would soon come and someone wearing gray would be gunned down.
And while watchers just KNEW it’d be Annalise—it turned out to be Governor Birkhead who was assassinated by Frank, who was then shot by security detail and died in his Bonnie’s arms. Then in a mega twist, viewers noticed that the blood on Bonnie’s shirt wasn’t Frank’s—it was HER OWN and she died in the arms of a hysterical (expertly acted out) Annalise.
😭😰😫 #HTGAWMFinale pic.twitter.com/j9SFrBVX3O
— How To Get Away ABC (@HowToGetAwayABC) May 15, 2020
Later we finally got answers about that flash-forward of Annalise’s funeral. Anna did indeed die—but years later of natural causes and Wes wasn’t actually at her funeral at all. Instead, it was Laurel and Wes’ son Christopher who was a spitting image of his dad and like his mom, fluent in Spanish. “Spanish Wes” then went on to become a lawyer, mentored by Annalise, and the series ended with Christopher following in her footsteps and teaching his first class (of course) titled “How to Get Away With Murder.”
A new class is in session. #HTGAWMFinale pic.twitter.com/s0WQGWSYw9
— How To Get Away ABC (@HowToGetAwayABC) May 15, 2020
After it all ended Viola Davis thanked visionary Shonda Rhimes for her Shondaland leadership…
Thank YOU @shondarhimes for your bravery, vision, leadership and talent!! @Shondaland stands on YOUR shoulders❤ #HTGAWM pic.twitter.com/7aUCoEUT9G
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 15, 2020
and she thanked the show’s creator Pete Nowalk for writing “boldy and fearlessly” while being inclusive of ALL people.
“we THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!! You are an innovator. “There is only one thing stronger than all the armies in the world, and that is an idea whose time has come.” #HTGAWM, wrote Viola.
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As for the fans, they couldn’t stop talking about how well buttoned up the finale turned out and joked that they couldn’t get over the introduction of “Spanish Wes.”
Me when I realized who Spanish Wes really was 🤯 #HTGAWM pic.twitter.com/UfaPwcUCzx
— IMANI (@thebougiecousin) May 15, 2020
It took me too, too, too, long to realize it was Christopher. Why is Wes speaking in Spanish. Why is he still young? Black really doesn't crack. Ohhhh he's a ghost, this is how Laurel remembers him. Oh, that's… he's so grown up. #HTGAWMFinale #HTGAWM pic.twitter.com/shpChlsvw7
— the tittle in bearimy. (@AniiKas) May 15, 2020
Fans weren’t the only ones with reactions however, Pete Nowalk himself had some final words.
Hit the flip for his take on the #HTGAWMFinale.
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Pete Nowalk spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the ending and the irony of baby Wes (Christopher) following in Annalise’s footsteps.
Entertainment Weekly: You have perfectly bookended the opening and closing of this series. Did a part of you always have that in mind or how did it come to be?
Pete Nowalk: “It came to be when I had the idea to bring back Alfie over the last hiatus. I had a lot of people be like, “How fun would it be if Annalise was dead in the last season?” I didn’t like the idea of her getting a tragic end that way — an early death…I also wanted to give Annalise somewhat of a happy ending. I could never have murdered her, but I wanted to play with everyone thinking that we murdered her because obviously there’s a lot of people with motives…Literally I just woke up one day and was like, “Oh, I can make it feel like Annalise died early and use Alfie again in this way that was odd but surprising.” That was my big a-ha moment. Right after I came up with that, I was like, “He has to teach the class.” From the beginning of the season, I knew that was how we were gonna end. Honestly, that’s why I’ve always been saying, “I think it’s time we end the show; I know how it’s gonna end; I feel good about it.” I never deviated from it. It was really that image that made me feel at peace the whole time.”
What’d YOU think about the HTGAWM series finale??? Were YOU satisfied???
The HTGAWM cast had a digital after-party hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown…
Celebrate the #HTGAWMFinale with series creator Pete Nowalk and cast, hosted by Yvette Nicole Brown! https://t.co/IMAwGyk4Ca
— How To Get Away ABC (@HowToGetAwayABC) May 15, 2020
and the show’s stars Viola Davis, Jack Falahee and more beamed with pride over six seasons of suspense and murder.
Look at my beautiful co-stars! In every way!! Love, love, love them ALL!!!! ❤❤❤ #TBT #HTGAWMFinale pic.twitter.com/SvNT8R769o
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 14, 2020
Thanks to everyone again. What a crazy journey. #htgawm #HTGAWMFinale
— Jack Falahee (@RestingPlatypus) May 15, 2020
Thank you @petenowalk @shondarhimes @HowToGetAwayABC family! It was an absolute honor to play Tegan Price ♥️ #HTGAWM #HTGAWMFinale
— Amirah Vann (@amirahvann) May 15, 2020
Kerry Washington whose late-Shondaland show “Scandal” had a #HTGAWM crossover episode had nothing but kinds words about Viola and the ending.
“When Olivia Pope rolled up on Annalise Keating, and I got a master class from @violadavis, my genius scene partner 😱 Tonight we say goodbye to another #TGIT masterpiece and the brilliant #HTGAWM cast. Thank you for being a show that changed TV. Who’s watching tonight???? 🙋🏾♀️
When Olivia Pope rolled up on Annalise Keating, and I got a master class from @violadavis, my genius scene partner 😱 Tonight we say goodbye to another #TGIT masterpiece and the brilliant #HTGAWM cast. Thank you for being a show that changed TV. Who’s watching tonight???? 🙋🏾♀️ pic.twitter.com/NM6aCQ1E5f
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) May 15, 2020
“How to get away with murder has ended,” wrote a fan. “Everyone say thank you to Viola Davis for playing the role of the iconic Annalise Keating.”
How to get away with murder has ended. Everyone say thank you to Viola Davis for playing the role of the iconic Annalise Keating.#HTGAWM #HTGAWMfinale pic.twitter.com/08oGGnMAts
— c (@chuuzus) May 15, 2020
“Knowing Anna Mae lived a happy and long life with someone that saw her and loved her it’s all I needed from this finale,” wrote a fan. “Thanks Tegan for exisiting. I truly believe this #HTGAWMFinale is one of the BEST finales EVER! Well done. #HTGAWM”
Knowing Anna Mae lived a happy and long life with someone that saw her and loved her it's all I needed from this finale. Thanks Tegan for exisiting. I truly believe this #HTGAWMFinale is one of the BEST finales EVER! Well done. #HTGAWM pic.twitter.com/88jYMLM2wr
— I❤️🦛🦛 (@ltt_tte) May 15, 2020
“think we all feel this way after the last 6 years #HTGAWM #HTGAWMFinale,” wrote a fan about Eve’s speech about her late love.
I think we all feel this way after the last 6 years #HTGAWM #HTGAWMFinale pic.twitter.com/LqjnSFvFRn
— ✨Catriona✨ (@DimpleBuddies) May 15, 2020
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