The finale of Mike Flanagan s The Fall of the House of Usher brings everything full circle, including Verna and why the Ushers die. We explain the series ending.
Mike Flanagan’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” synthesizes dozens of references to Edgar Allan Poe, from direct quotations to minor Easter eggs to nods to the writer’s personal life. Let our reading list guide you through this murderous mash-up.
‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ is dialing its eat-the-rich ethos all the way up in episode six, “Goldbug.” It’s not exactly subtle as Mike Flanagan opts for a “more is more” approach to adapting Edgar Allan Poe.