‘The Drama’ Ending Explained And Spoilers: Charlie And Emma Happily Ever After?

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya have tons of chemistry, but of course The Drama is not a romantic comedy. CinemAddicts hosts Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes break down the ending of this much talked about black comedy and discuss spoilers. If you have seen the movie and want to hear a few takes on the film, check out our video below. Share your thoughts on The Drama as well!

Spoilers are coming in hot and heavy, so do not read further if you don’t want The Drama details uncovered!

The Drama’s Twist Hinges On One Big Secret

Charlie (Robert Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya) are a very much in love and engaged couple. Over a night of drinking wine with Charlie’s close friend Mike (Mamoudou Athie) and his wife Rachel (Alana Haim), their bond is put to the test after Rachel asks the couple and her hubby to name the worst thing that they have ever done!

The big twist which may have divided audience members is that Emma, as a teen, planned a school shooting but backed out of the plan. That is definitely way too much information, but maybe Emma believed she garnered enough trust from Charlie to keep their relationship on solid ground?

An Understandable Fracture In Emma And Charlie’s Relationship

 Bruce Purkey reflected on how writer-director Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario) delivered an uncompromising approach to Emma’s persona. “The relationship’s unraveling, the friendships are unraveling, the people are getting weird towards her,” said Purkey. “Emma can’t put the genie back in the bottle. But I think what’s interesting is as more of that story of her considering to do a school shooting comes out, the writer-director doesn’t let her, or us, off the hook. He keeps upping the ante.”

Bruce Purkey and Eric Holmes also discuss why Emma decided not to go through with the school shooting. “I think that the other shooting allowed her to see the aftermath of what she was about to do, and I think that she was disgusted with herself.” Purkey added that he sees Emma as the story’s most “empathetic” character.

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