True Detective Season 3 Ending: 4 Biggest Unanswered Questions (& 8 Actually Explained)
2. Answered: What Does The Last Shot Of Wayne In War Mean?
Numerous fans theorized that the last shot meant that Wayne had died and was thus flashing back to two important moments in his life; his reconciliation with his wife and his time as a soldier. Some even went as far as to suggest that Wayne had been dead the whole time and the entire season 3 was nothing but his life flashing before his eyes.
In a purge of sick irony, the writer commented on the last shot in the most Nic Pizzolatto way her knew how, “I could explain it pretty literally, but I’m gonna leave it to interpretation— at least for a while. (Wayne didn’t die— I can say that).”
Not only is he more or less implying that there is an answer, but the viewership wasn’t smart enough to get it, he’s teasing that he will let it be known in the future. Some fans may be so hungry for the answers they’re happy to have it ruined, but there are many fans who aren’t.