Unveiling the Dark Secrets of ‘Yellowjackets’ Season 2
Attention: The following article contains spoilers for Season 2 of “Yellowjackets,” available for streaming on Paramount+ and Showtime. The time to venture back to the wild is almost here.
The highly anticipated return of “Yellowjackets” is finally here after a long break, following a chilling and twisted second season. The season picks up after the group’s horrifying decision to consume Jackie’s corpse to survive the brutal winter. In the present day, two additional survivors from the wilderness emerge: Lottie, who now runs a wellness compound with devoted followers, and Van, who owns a video store.
Before diving into the third season of “Yellowjackets,” debuting with its first two episodes this Friday, let’s revisit some key moments from Season 2 that you should keep in mind.
The unexpected cannibalistic act
Season 2 unveiled that the group’s initial act of cannibalism was unplanned and accidental. When snow extinguished Jackie’s funeral pyre, her corpse was roasted instead of cremated, emitting a strong scent that drove the survivors to consume her remains out of hunger.
Javi’s tragic fate
While searching for Natalie, Javi found her and attempted to guide her to safety, only to meet a tragic end as he drowned in the icy waters, becoming the sacrificial offering in Natalie’s place.
Natalie becomes the Antler Queen
After narrowly escaping a sacrificial fate, teenage Natalie is revealed as the Antler Queen in the Season 2 finale. Lottie, burdened by her spiritual role, passes on the leadership mantle to Natalie, recognizing her ability to guide the group.
Current events and shocking developments
In the present timeline, Misty accidentally kills Natalie, leading to Lottie being confined to a mental facility, setting the stage for further intriguing twists and turns in the adult Yellowjackets’ story.
The group drew cards to decide the next sacrifice for the wilderness, a twisted idea proposed by Lottie. When Shauna drew the Queen of Hearts, the group set out to hunt her. Just in time, Shauna’s daughter Callie appeared and saved her by shooting Lottie in the arm. When Lisa, a resident of Lottie’s wellness compound, confronted them with a rifle, Misty tried to inject her with a lethal dose of fentanyl. Natalie, who had grown close to Lisa, intervened to protect her, but Misty accidentally stabbed Natalie with the needle instead. Lottie was then taken to a mental facility.
Coach Ben Scott refused to participate in cannibalism, leading to a deteriorating mental and physical state. He eventually found a small cave where Javi had sought refuge. Upon returning to the cabin, he discovered Shauna mutilating Javi’s remains, prompting him to leave the group and retreat into the wilderness.
Shauna faced complications during labor and gave birth to a stillborn son. In a disturbing hallucination, she saw the group feasting on her child, only to awaken to the heartbreaking reality.
In the present day, Taissa reunited with her former teammate Van, who revealed she had terminal cancer. The two shared a brief moment of affection before Van disclosed her condition.
Walter Tattersall, played by Elijah Wood, joined Misty to investigate Natalie’s disappearance and orchestrated a cover-up for Adam’s murder by framing Kevyn. Walter’s actions helped protect the adult Yellowjackets from a police investigation.
An enigmatic paper trail was cunningly orchestrated, shrouded in mystery, to coerce Saracusa into compliance. The cabin was engulfed in flames, jolting the young survivors awake in the dead of night. In a frenzied haste, they gathered their meager possessions, narrowly escaping the raging inferno before it devoured their sanctuary. Suspicion cast a shadow on Coach Scott, who had recently departed, yet a sinister presence known only as “It” loomed as a haunting possibility behind the destructive blaze. Stranded in the unforgiving wilderness, with no refuge in sight, the young Yellowjackets faced a daunting reality. Stay informed with the latest updates from Variety through our Newsletter, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for breaking news and exclusives.
