Behind The Bloody Finale: Creator Of 'Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen' Spills The Tea

A Bloody Wedding Like No Other

If you thought happily ever after was bland, think again! The finale of Netflix’s hit thriller, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, takes a thrillingly bloody twist that’s far from your average romantic tale. Creator Haley Z. Boston spills the details, revealing how a chilling curse turns a dream wedding into an unforgettable nightmare. “I think it’s a hopeful story,” Boston shares. Far from a breakup, this series unravels a tale of love, belief, and existential dread.

Boston, who first caught the eye of the Duffer Brothers with her unique wedding-gone-wrong narrative, takes inspiration from her own life. The series centers around bride Rachel (Camila Morrone), who must determine if her groom, Nicky (Adam DiMarco), is indeed her soulmate. If not, a deadly curse ensures a gruesome end. “The way to stop the curse is to believe the person you are marrying is your soulmate, which is easier said than done.”

Death and Resurrection

The heart-wrenching finale sees Rachel’s world crumble when Nicky reveals his true colors, leading to Rachel’s shocking demise. But death is only the beginning. Rachel is resurrected as an immortal “witness,” doomed to witness the curse haunt future generations. Boston explains the painful yet transformational journey: Rachel’s death symbolizes the end of a toxic relationship and the rebirth of her own identity.

The series strips away the gloss of romantic myths, exposing the struggle between doubt and belief. Boston reflects, “Rachel realizes that the opposite of doubt is not certainty: It’s belief,” which leads to her ultimate decision to choose herself over a doomed love.

Endless Possibilities for Rachel

As the dust settles, Rachel drives away from her own blood-soaked wedding, leaving fans craving more. Could there be a second season? Boston tantalizingly hints at the possibility, suggesting Rachel might return to confront another existential fear. “It’s so personal to me,” Boston notes, leaving the door ajar for more heart-pounding stories.

Filming the finale was no walk in the park, with Boston recalling the chaotic, blood-splattered set. “It was insane. We had tubes on everyone’s face and active blood," she recounts, describing the exhilarating and sticky experience in bringing Rachel’s dramatic tale to life.

Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen is currently streaming on Netflix, offering viewers a suspenseful journey that redefines love and fear.