The following contains spoilers for Grotesquerie season 1, episode 7, “Episode 7.“Grotesquerieshow co-creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy reveals that he left a trail of hints before episode 7’s big twist. The FX horror drama series follows Detective Lois Tryon (Niecy Nash) as she unveils the truth behind a series of crimes. Episode 7 reveals thatLois has been the one on life supportinstead of her husband andeverything has been a dream.TheGrotesquerieepisodeends with Lois waking up while being taken off life support.
In an interview withVariety, Murphy shared that 100 Easter eggs wouldlook very different once viewers “get this twist.“The executive producer mentioned that while the “opening shot” in “episode one” seems like a dream at first look, it’s in fact “[Lois'] hospital curtain is on fire.“Murphy has intentionally put “around 10 to 20” details in “every episode"that would suggest what’s going on in reality. Check out his comment below:
“Once you get this twist, if you go back and look at episode one, you see the opening shot is her hospital curtain is on fire. The cherries Leslie Manville is eating our blood clots. I have a list of like, 100 easter eggs. In every episode, there’s around 10 to 20. A car backing up will be a medical noise. It’s not a car, it’s a medical sound.”
What Murphy’s Comment Means For Grotesquerie
The Twist RecontexualizesGrotesquerie
Murphy’s comment reveals thatthe twist recontextualizes all previous events and has a much grander impacton the series' previous episodes. Before episode 7’s big twist, most details that built up to the suspense and horror in the show are grouped under dreams, psychological dissonance, and unexplained phenomena. While it’s easy to overlook them, his comment suggests thatthe “Easter eggs” are telling a different story.
Every Biblical Reference In Grotesquerie Explained
Grotesquerie is Ryan Murphy’s latest horror creation, and the campy horror references biblical concepts, including the seven deadly sins.
What viewers perceive as thriller elements and biblical references have a different layer of meaning that should not be overlooked. While the twist serves as a shockingly satisfying reveal about Lois, viewerswon’t get the full picture of the story inGrotesquewithout a rewatch from episode 1.
Our Take on Episode 7’s Twist
It’s Intricate Work
Grotesquerie, a relatively personal work by Ryan Murphy, is intricate and sophisticated in its storytelling.While on the surface, the plot seems to be about a woman trying to catch killers, it’s aboutLois fighting for her survival. In episode 7, Lois' husband, Marshall (Courtney B. Vance) decides to pull her plugs after learning about his wife’s affair with her daughter’s husband. The event would have killedtheGrotesqueriecharacter, but Lois wakes up in the process.
The twist in episode 7 sheds light on the series' theme, which is really about hope and courage despite a grim reality. With the change, the last three episodes will leadGrotesqueriein a new direction now that everything is taking place in reality instead of a dream world.
