The ending of Yellowjackets Season 3, Episode 7, titled Croak, leaves viewers on edge. As Shauna Sadecki (Melanie Lynskey) prepares to confront her stalker. Since Episode 2, Shauna has been convinced that someone is following her, and her paranoia has only worsened. Due to incidents, such as a mysterious tape being left for her, car brakes failing, and getting trapped in a freezer. The recent death of Lottie Matthews (Simone Kessell) has only heightened the tension.
However, Episode 7 provides a breakthrough in identifying the stalker. One of the newly introduced characters, Hannah (Ashley Sutton), was a scientist the teenage survivors encountered in the wilderness. Unknown to them, Hannah had recorded some of the horrific events before her demise. Including the murder of her partner, Edwin (Nelson Franklin), by teenage Lottie (Courtney Eaton). Now, Shauna realizes that her stalker is none other than Hannah’s daughter. Who has somehow come into possession of this disturbing tape.
Is Shauna Going to Kill Hannah’s Daughter?
Shauna’s history of violence suggests that she is prepared to kill Hannah’s daughter. Her decision to separate from the other survivors and arm herself with a knife hints at her deadly intentions. Viewers are reminded of Shauna’s shocking act in Season 1, where she killed Adam Martin (Peter Gadiot). If she could murder a man she had an intimate connection with, eliminating Hannah’s daughter, who now poses a threat to her, is not out of the question.
Adding to the speculation, Yellowjackets Season 3 trailers feature Hilary Swank’s character running bloodied down a highway and calling someone crazy. Many fans believe Swank is portraying Hannah’s daughter. Suggesting that her encounter with Shauna may turn into a desperate struggle for survival. If the confrontation starts in Hannah’s daughter’s house and escalates to the highway, it could be one of the season’s most intense showdowns.
Why Is Shauna Carrying Melissa’s Knife Sheath?
At the end of Episode 7, Shauna reveals a knife sheath given to her by Melissa (Jenna Burgess) back in the 1990s. The fact that she still has it 25 years later suggests that she holds onto memories of Melissa and their bond.
The sheath’s presence also raises questions about how Hannah’s daughter got her hands on the wilderness tape. Taissa Turner (Tawny Cypress) notes that Melissa and Gen (Vanessa Prasad) were close to Hannah before their deaths. The episode does not clarify when Melissa and Gen died, leaving the possibility that Melissa survived longer than expected and passed the tape to Hannah’s daughter before her own demise.
Did Shauna Kill Lottie?
While Shauna’s stalker mystery appears to be solved, the question of who killed Lottie Matthews remains open. Walter Tattersall (Elijah Wood) finds Shauna’s DNA under Lottie’s fingernails, making her a prime suspect. However, with three episodes left in the season, it seems unlikely that Yellowjackets would reveal the true killer this soon.
Past seasons have demonstrated that the show enjoys misleading its audience. Just as the characters once believed Travis Martinez (Andrés Soto) was murdered in connection with the group’s blackmail plot, only to later learn the events were unrelated, it is possible that Lottie’s death and Shauna’s stalking have no real connection.
A Flashback Could Hold the Answer
Simone Kessell, who plays Lottie, has hinted that the Season 3 finale will include a flashback revealing the truth about her death. If Shauna were truly responsible, confirming it in Episode 7 would make the finale’s big reveal feel anticlimactic. Given Shauna’s long list of misdeeds, Lottie’s murder may be one crime she did not commit.
What’s Next for Shauna?
With only three episodes left in the season, Yellowjackets is setting the stage for a dramatic showdown. Shauna’s confrontation with Hannah’s daughter could take a deadly turn, while Lottie’s killer remains at large. As more secrets unravel, one thing is clear: Shauna’s past is catching up with her, and she may not escape unscathed.
