Season Two of Don Mancini’s “Chucky” kicked off on Halloween and fittingly takes a bow over Christmas. The holiday-themed finale jumps ahead, picking up some time after the last episode’s wild events to bring season’s beatings and wrap up loose ends. “Chucky Actually” may not get quite as explosive as the penultimate episode, but it does pack in plenty of violent yuletide surprises and a satisfying conclusion to the season.
You can’t keep a killer Good Guy down. Andy (Alex Vincent) and Kyle (Christine Elise) may have walked away last episode thinking they’ve destroyed Chucky (Brad Dourif) for good, but he’s proven a wily one this season. And he’s still got murder in mind for Jake Wheeler (Zackary Arthur), Devon (Bjorgvin Arnarson), and Lexy (Alyvia Alyn Lind), who’ve all returned home to the Cross household for the holidays. Meanwhile, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly) continues her attempts to body hop now that she’s wanted for murder while Glen (Lachlan Watson) lies dying in a hospital bed. A vengeful Nica (Fiona Dourif) remains on the prowl.
CHUCKY — “Chucky Actually” Episode 208 — Pictured: (l-r) Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler, Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans — (Photo by: Rafy/SYFY)
That brief distance between episodes allows our core teen trio to come to terms with the season’s events and find the sense of peace they’ve sorely missed—Lexy’s taking steps to heal with the support of her two closest pals. Removed from the watchful eyes of the Catholic school, Devon and Jake can focus on moving forward. There’s a feeling of closure lingering in the air, helped along by the holiday revelry.
Mancini and team deck the halls with warm fuzzy feels and holiday cheer, giving the central protagonists a warm respite from the terror. Except this is “Chucky,” and peace on Earth lasts only so long. “Chucky Actually” ensures that the second season won’t go out with a bang in the form of a gnarly body count guaranteed to paint the snow red.
CHUCKY — “Chucky Actually” Episode 208 — Pictured in this screengrab: (l-r) Lachlan Watson as Glenda, Lachlan Watson as Glen — (Photo by: SYFY)
The finale saves its biggest surprises for Tiffany. The entire season has slowly stripped away everything from the charming murderess. The comfortable life she’d carved out for herself in Jennifer Tilly’s body while keeping the actual Tilly caged in doll form came apart brick by brick. She lost Nica, ruined her cover identity, and now faces losing her children. It’s given the actress an impressive arc this season, and her desperate bid to escape provides the central thrust of “Chucky Actually.” It’s Tiffany’s arc that leaves up desperate to tune into Season Three.
In many ways, “Chucky Actually” feels more like an epilogue to a thrilling season than a finale. With many of the season’s characters now dead or simply elsewhere, there’s a pared-back simplicity that gives some of the emotional moments the space to breathe and settle. Jake, Devon, and Lexy have undergone tremendous growing pains and have become more resilient, mature, and ready to beat Chucky at his lethal game. Season Two delivered an insane ride and evolved the franchise in surprising ways, and “Chucky Actually” takes just enough time to establish a momentary calm before sowing the seeds for the next season.
Watch the finale of “Chucky” tonight at 9/8c on SYFY and USA Network.
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