The biggest mystery of Yellowjackets has finally been solved! The identity of the elusive Pit Girl, a victim whose death haunted the series from the very first episode, was revealed in the season three finale. Fans who had speculated over the years finally got the answer: the Pit Girl was none other than Mari, played by Alexa Barajas.
Barajas had a strong inkling that her character would be tied to the mysterious Pit Girl. In an interview with Deadline, she shared that while she didn’t know for sure, she had a gut feeling early on. “I didn’t always know, but I did have a hunch,” she confessed. Barajas recalled watching the pilot episode and noticing the silhouette of a girl running through the woods, which she thought resembled her own character. “I had a feeling that this was where it was gonna all end up, and I am so excited that we finally got to do it,” she added.
This revelation seemed to resonate with fans, many of whom had already speculated that Mari might be the long-teased Pit Girl. Over the course of the show, theories about her identity had ranged widely, but this twist made perfect sense for many viewers. The finale also tackled another major mystery—the identity of the Antler Queen, which was revealed to be Shauna, portrayed by Sophie Nélisse.
Alexa Barajas was well aware of the fan theories that circulated about her character. She mentioned that the Yellowjackets fandom is often divided, with some viewers eagerly hoping for Mari to be the Pit Girl, while others were firmly against the idea. “Either way, I hope that now that we’ve finally gotten the answer, they’re satisfied,” she said, acknowledging the passionate reactions from the fanbase.
Reflecting on the experience of recreating the opening scene from the pilot episode, Barajas noted how meaningful it was to bring the storyline full circle. She described it as a “full circle” moment, which is fitting given how Yellowjackets chronicles the story of a talented girls’ soccer team who tragically survive a plane crash and are forced to navigate their survival in the harsh Canadian wilderness.
The season three finale has left fans reeling with both answers and new questions, and Yellowjackets continues to be a must-watch. Season three is now available to stream on Paramount+ with Showtime and Amazon Prime Video.
