Doomcoming
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Episode 9
- Ameni Rozsa
- Sarah L. Thompson
| "Doomcoming" | |
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| Yellowjackets episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Daisy von Scherler Mayer |
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| Cinematography by | Trevor Forrest |
| Editing by | Kevin D. Ross |
| Original release date | January 9, 2022 |
| Running time | 59 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Doomcoming" is the ninth episode of the American thriller drama television series Yellowjackets. The episode was written by co-executive producers Ameni Rozsa and Sarah L. Thompson, and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. It originally aired on Showtime on January 9, 2022.
The series follows a New Jersey high school girls' soccer team that travels to Seattle for a national tournament in 1996. While flying over Canada, their plane crashes deep in the wilderness, and the surviving team members are left stranded for nineteen months. The series chronicles their attempts to stay alive as some of the team members are driven to cannibalism. It also focuses on the lives of the survivors 25 years later in 2021, as the events of their ordeal continue to affect them many years after their rescue. In the episode, Shauna confronts Adam for his lies, ending with severe consequences. Flashbacks depict the girls deciding to do a "Doomcoming" party, but chaos ensues when they accidentally ingest hallucinogenic mushrooms.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.419 million household viewers and gained a 0.08 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, flashbacks, tone, character development and pacing. For the episode, Melanie Lynskey received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards.
1996
The group has grown pessimistic since Laura Lee's death, especially with winter arriving very soon. Mari (Alexa Barajas) finds a jar of rotten berries, planning to use them as a drink. As everyone had dresses for their award presentation, they decide to do a homecoming party, dubbed "Doomcoming".
Jackie (Ella Purnell) decides to use the event to finally ask Travis (Kevin Alves) to sleep with her, starting by dancing together. Annoyed by this, Natalie (Sophie Thatcher) convinces Ben (Steven Krueger) to accompany her away from the group to drink alcohol. During this, the girls eat mushrooms, unaware that they are Misty's (Sammi Hanratty) hallucinogenic mushrooms that were accidentally put in a stew. Jackie and Travis go to the cabin, where Jackie reveals that she knew that Shauna (Sophie Nélisse) had sex with Jeff, prompting her to conclude that no relationships matter. They end up having sex.
Per Ben's suggestion, Natalie leaves to reconcile with Travis. Suddenly, Misty surprises Ben and declares her love for him. Ben finally comes out as gay, shocking Misty. The girls become aggressive as they begin searching for Travis, howling like wolves and abandoning Javi. They reach the cabin, locking Jackie in the closet and chasing Travis through the forest. They capture him and tie him to a tree, with Lottie (Courtney Eaton) asking Shauna to slit his throat. As she places the knife, Natalie arrives and takes the knife. She releases Travis and scolds the girls for their actions.
2021
Shauna (Melanie Lynskey) confronts Adam (Peter Gadiot) over his lies. She accuses him of blackmailing her, but Adam claims he did not do it. As she inspects his apartment, she is shocked to find a magazine detailing the plane crash. Adam reiterates he was just curious about her background, but Shauna pulls out a knife. As Adam tries to calm her down, Shauna stabs him. Adam collapses dead to the floor.
Shauna confronts Jeff (Warren Kole) over the glitter, as he was the only person that could know the code to her safe. Jeff finally admits that he was the blackmailer, as his furniture store was going out of business. He admits he got involved with loan sharks to help him, but he states that it is over. Shauna then admits to killing Adam, and admits to following Jeff to the hotel and finding him with Bianca. Jeff reveals that Bianca is one of the loan sharks, but is disappointed when he realizes Shauna was having an affair with Adam. Nevertheless, he offers to take the blame for Shauna, but she reminds him that the police will still find out. Jeff reveals he read her journals detailing her actions in the wilderness, and despite its content, he is still staying with her.
Later, Shauna takes Natalie (Juliette Lewis) and Taissa (Tawny Cypress) to the apartment to see Adam's corpse, claiming he was the blackmailer. Natalie is upset that they will not get answers to Travis' murder, but agrees to help Shauna in disposing of the body with her contacts. Misty (Christina Ricci) prepares for her high school reunion, conversing with Jessica (Rekha Sharma) over a possible representation. Natalie visits Misty, apologizing for her previous treatment of her. She also asks her to dispose of a body, which Misty agrees to do.
Development
Production
The episode was written by co-executive producers Ameni Rozsa and Sarah L. Thompson, and directed by Daisy von Scherler Mayer. This marked Rozsa's second writing credit, Thompson's second writing credit, and von Scherler Mayer's first directing credit. The episode was originally titled "Heavenly Creatures".[1]
The orgy scene was organized with intimacy coordinator Katherine Kadler. Courtney Eaton described it as an "uncomfortable scene to shoot" due to its depiction of sexual assault.[2]