Billy’s end isn’t just about shock value; it’s about redemption. The show’s theme of found family vs. toxic masculinity hits its peak here. Billy spent two seasons being a jerk, but in his final seconds, he chose love over control. That’s a powerful arc, and actor Dacre Montgomery sells it with trembling vulnerability.
Fun fact: Montgomery actually cried on set after filming that scene. He told Collider that he felt “a weight of responsibility” to honor Billy’s trauma. Also, the beach memory? That was filmed in real time, with a stunt coordinator and a literal fire hose to simulate the flames. Pure dedication.
