Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Yellowjackets season 3, episode 4, "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis."end of Yellowjackets season 2, many of the teens are determined to punish him anyway. Natalie pushes for a fair trial, and she convinces Misty to mount a defense for Ben during "12 Angry Girls and 1 Drunk Travis."
While defending Ben, teen Misty tries to prove reasonable doubt by suggesting that other characters could be responsible for the fire. Crystal could have started the fire in Yellowjackets season 2, referencing the theory that Misty's friend somehow survived being pushed off a cliff.
Crystal Survived Being Pushed Off The Cliff – Yellowjackets Theory Explained
Crystal's Missing Body Has Led To Speculation That She's Still Out There
Misty pushes Crystal off a cliff in Yellowjackets season 2 after she reveals that she destroyed the Black Box back in season 1 — and quickly realizes her friend is horrified by the revelation. Misty doesn't want Crystal to tell the other girls what she's done, so she backs her off the cliff where the girls dump their bathroom bucket. This happens just before a huge snow storm, and Misty tells the others that she got separated from Crystal. They never find her, and her body appears to be gone when Misty returns to the scene of the crime during their search.
Yellowjackets Season 3 Confirms A Massively Harsh Reality About The Present-Day Survivors After Major Twist
Yellowjackets season 3, episode 4 confirms a harsh truth about the adult timeline, with one huge twist raising the stakes even further.
The missing body has led viewers to speculate that Crystal is still alive in Yellowjackets (via Reddit), and Misty's suggestion in the newest episode nods to this theory. While it's possible that Crystal was buried by the snow — or dragged off by an animal — the potentially supernatural elements in Yellowjackets open the possibility that there's a more sinister reason for her absence. It's unclear how far Crystal fell, but there's a slim chance she could have survived. However, she doesn't look like she's in any condition to get up and move, even if she lives through the initial fall.
Misty Suggests Crystal Could Have Set The Cabin On Fire (Despite Really Believing She's Dead)
Misty Needs To Pretend There's A Possibility To Cover Herself
When Misty suggests that Crystal could have set the cabin fire in Yellowjackets season 3, episode 4, she's nodding to a popular theory — but she's also covering herself. Misty needs to pretend there's a possibility that Crystal is alive, even though she knows her friend is dead. Misty hasn't told anyone about her incident with Crystal, and it's unlikely the girls would Misty if they learned what really happened. It would also raise questions, like why she pushed Crystal, which would further incriminate teen Misty.
Misty's suggestion that Crystal could have done it is meant to cover her tracks, especially after the other girls — namely, Mari — were suspicious of her in season 2.
Misty's suggestion that Crystal could have done it is meant to cover her tracks, especially after the other girls — namely, Mari — were suspicious of her in season 2. When she first returns without Crystal, she overhears a couple of other survivors suggesting she killed her. Misty then ramps up her search efforts and acts emotionally in an attempt to throw them off. Her comment during Coach Ben's trial seems to have a similar goal, even though the girls aren't thinking about Crystal anymore. Clearly, Misty is still feeling some guilt and paranoia.
Could Crystal Really Have Set The Cabin On Fire In Yellowjackets?
Given the mystery surrounding Crystal's missing body, there's a chance Misty is onto something when she suggests her friend caused the fire — but it's very unlikely. The state of Crystal's body in Yellowjackets season 2 doesn't offer much hope, as her limbs are at odd angles when Misty finds her, and there's blood coming out of her mouth. R doesn't help, so unless something supernatural is responsible for Crystal's return, she's likely still dead in Yellowjackets season 3.
Yellowjackets Season 3's Wilderness Trial Keeps A Very Dark Coach Scott Theory Alive
The wilderness hasn’t been kind to Coach Scott, and Yellowjackets season 3’s trial may help a grim theory for the character become a reality.
Still, this doesn't mean Ben started the fire in season 2, so Misty is right to draw attention elsewhere. It's possible the fire was a freak accident, but there's also evidence that Tai could have started it while sleepwalking. Van's vision in Yellowjackets season 3, episode 3 suggests she could know more than she's letting on, potentially hinting that she's aware of Other Tai's involvement. Any of the other girls could have set the fire to establish new leadership or seek revenge for petty problems, but this seems like the least likely option.
Yellowjackets
- Release Date
- November 14, 2021
- Network
- Showtime, Paramount+ with Showtime
- Showrunner
- Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, Jonathan Lisco
Cast
Shauna Sadecki
Tawny CypressTaissa Turner
WHERE TO WATCH
- Directors
- Benjamin Semanoff, Daisy von Scherler Mayer, Deepa Mehta, Eduardo Sánchez, Jeffrey W. Byrd, Liz Garbus, Scott Winant, Eva Sørhaug, Jamie Travis
- Writers
- Liz Phang, Sarah L. Thompson, Ameni Rozsa
- Creator(s)
- Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson
Your comment has not been saved