The critically praised Showtime series Yellowjackets is coming to an end with its long-awaited fourth season, and the aftermath is a mix of heartbreak and gratitude among the fans and the cast.
Samantha Hanratty, who portrays Misty Quigley, was one of the first to reveal her intense feelings just hours after the announcement by the creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson that the series was ending. She was caught up in the moment and posted a TikTok video where she was crying, revealing both her sadness for the upcoming goodbye and her great thankfulness for being able to take part in the show.
Samantha Hanratty’s tearful farewell to Yellowjackets
Samantha Hanratty’s reaction to Yellowjackets getting over was nothing but pure feelings and big love. Hanratty, shortly after the show’s creators confirmed the news, posted a TikTok video that caught the moment she found out the series would continue for only one more season.
“So, as you can see, we just got the news, and it looks like all of you did too. This is gonna be the final season of Yellowjackets, and I don’t really know how to take it in. Clearly, I’m very emotional, and I know that all good things must come to an end. I’m just extremely, extremely grateful to have been a part of this show.”
Hanratty added:
“I’m kind of in a mourning process at the idea that it’s gonna be over, but I just wanna tell you all how incredibly grateful I am for this show, for the opportunity, for this incredible fanbase, and I promise you, we are going to make this last season so incredibly amazing. And I’m so excited to start working on it.”
The news of Yellowjacket's end with the fourth season was disclosed to the public by creators Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson on October 10 via social media. They pointed out that the natural arc of the plot was always meant to reach a clear ending. In their joint statement, they stated:
“After three incredible seasons, and great consideration, we’re excited to announce that we will be bringing the story of Yellowjackets to its twisted conclusion in this fourth and final season. We’ve always known there would come a point when the story would tell us it wants to end, and it’s our belief that our job — our responsibility — is to listen.”
According to Lyle and Nickerson, the whole process of making Yellowjackets was greatly meaningful and genuine honor. The creators expressed their gratitude not only to the cast and crew but also to the fans, calling them "the Hive", for their steady support at every moment, with every mystery, and through every meal during the journey of the show.
They also teased the audience with a final chapter that was going to be "delicious," thus raising the excitement for a grand finale that would fit the show’s twisted storyline.
What is Yellowjackets about?

Yellowjackets is a psychological horror-survival drama series. It was released on Showtime on November 14, 2021, and became one of the critically acclaimed series due to its suspenseful and captivating storytelling, commendable character work, and exploration of dark themes.
The narrative involves a high school girl's football team named the Yellowjackets, and an airplane crash that leaves them stranded in the wilderness en route to a national championship. The plane leaves them stranded in a barren region where they are up against cold weather, starvation, thirst, and their psychological breakdown.
The girls not just do their utmost to survive, but also address relations under stress, as their truths are uncovered, and their morals are questioned. The narrative is deftly incorporated together with a multifaceted narrative form that jumps back and forth in time. You learn what occurs by moving back and forth between their high school days in 1996 and at a point many years later, when survivors are still trying to cope with the emotional wounds that occurred during the ordeal.
The show combines haunting elements, such as cannibalism, betrayal, and supernatural beings, that blend together a mystery horror combination. Misty Quigley, Shauna, Taissa, Natalie, and Lottie are the lead characters who gradually yet inevitably, throughout the show, reveal their particular battles and dark pasts. Among the topics discussed are trauma, survival, identity, and the price of keeping silent.
The fourth season is eagerly awaited, and although production is likely to conclude anytime in the near future, no release schedule has been announced to date.
In the United States, Yellowjackets can be streamed mainly via Paramount+ with the SHOWTIME add-on. The streaming package is provided through platforms like Hulu as an add-on as well as directly on Paramount+. It gives the right to view all seasons along with the latest episodes from Season 3.
Hulu subscribers who are interested can get the Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle to enjoy Yellowjackets. The new episodes of the series usually come out around midnight Eastern Time, sometimes appearing a little earlier depending on the time zone and platform specifics.
In addition to Paramount+, the series can also be found on Netflix (in select regions), Prime Video, and Hulu (with SHOWTIME). Yellowjackets is also available through cable TV operators that offer Showtime. The international release might be different depending on the area and service provider.