The ending of Netflix’s “Hit Man” wraps up with a series of intense and morally complex events that underscore the film’s noir-inspired narrative.
As the story nears its climax, Gary Johnson (portrayed by Glen Powell) finds himself deeply entangled in a web of deceit and danger. Initially posing as a fake hitman to extract confessions, Gary crosses a critical threshold when he develops genuine feelings for Madison (played by Adria Arjona), a client seeking to eliminate her abusive husband, Ray.
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When Ray discovers Gary’s involvement with Madison, he plans to eliminate her, unknowingly revealing his intentions to Gary in the guise of hiring him for another hit. This revelation propels Gary into action to protect Madison, ultimately leading to Ray’s death in a staged scenario that implicates him in a botched drug deal.
However, complications arise when Jasper (played by Austin Amelio), a fellow officer suspicious of Madison, begins to investigate her involvement in Ray’s death. To shield Madison from suspicion, Gary impersonates his fake hitman persona, “Ron,” during an interrogation orchestrated by Jasper. Using subtle cues via his phone, Gary aids Madison in deceiving the police into believing her innocence.
When Jasper persists in his suspicions and attempts to blackmail Gary and Madison, threatening to expose them, Madison drugs Jasper, rendering him unconscious. Faced with the prospect of Madison being imprisoned if Jasper exposes her, Gary makes a fateful decision: he suffocates Jasper with a plastic bag, framing the officer’s death as a suicide due to his troubled history.
In the aftermath, the film fast-forwards to a few years later, where Gary and Madison are shown happily married with children, recounting their unconventional and morally ambiguous journey to their offspring.
The ending of “Hit Man” encapsulates its themes of deception, moral ambiguity, and the lengths individuals will go to protect those they love. It echoes classic noir tropes with its twisty plot and characters navigating ethical gray areas, leaving viewers with lingering questions about justice and the consequences of one’s actions.
