'The Boroughs' Ending: The Cast Has Theories On What That Final Glitch Means
Aug 27, 2026
Well I think throughout the episodes, I always assumed, and I could be wrong, what do I know,
I always assumed that the glitches were evidence that whatever we were doing was being in some
way observed, that we weren't alone, that somewhere everything was being looked at.
We were being observed.
And so at the end, after we think, after the gang, if you like, think that they've conquered
the problem, they've conquered the monster, we've saved, we've done everything right,
we can relax now, suddenly that new glitch at the end is a whole reminder that no, nothing
really has changed, there's still, and of course at the same time it's also a lovely
teaser into hopefully a second season.
Since I finished watching the show, I keep thinking about the final moment where we see
Sam kind of glitch in the mirror, I was curious if you guys have any theories about what that
could mean as the show goes on.
You know, that's funny you should say that, because we don't know.
But say what you said about that maybe that scene isn't even real.
Did I say that?
Yes!
I thought you did.
See, this is what happens when you work with old people.
I know what you mean.
The whole last scene seems too happy, too idealized, everyone is their best selves,
the kids are running, you guys are getting along, we're joking, so you kind of go, is
any of this real?
Is any of this happening?
And then he glitches, yeah.
Yeah, and the terminal person is going to go to Paris with us.
It's interesting.
Yeah, that's true, yeah.

