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In the latest binge-worthy Netflix series, viewers may find themselves curious if Shane dies or continues to live. In Fool Me Once, Shane doesn't meet his demise. In the concluding scene, 18 years after Maya's death, Shane, her confidant and fellow military officer, makes an appearance as Maya's now-adult daughter, Lily, welcomes her own child into the world.
Netflix's newest adaptation of Harlan Coben's Fool Me Once novel has eight episodes, based on the book of the same name. All eight episodes were released on January 1, quickly climbing to the second spot on the streaming platform's top 10 chart.
According to the official synopsis, the series revolves around Maya Stern, who grapples with the brutal murder of her husband, Joe. However, the plot takes an unexpected turn when Maya, using a nanny cam to monitor her young daughter, discovers a familiar face in her house—her supposedly deceased husband.
Amidst the intriguing twists and turns, numerous pivotal characters emerge, including Shane Tessier (portrayed by Emmett J. Scanlan).
Who was Shane in Fool Me Once?
Early in the series Fool Me Once, Shane makes his entrance as one of Maya's dearest friends and a former Army companion. He assumes a significant role, frequently keeping an eye on Lily for Maya whenever she hurriedly embarks on one of her numerous quests for clues.
Shane becomes a dependable figure, someone Maya can count on not only for mundane tasks but also for engaging in a variety of semi-illegal activities like tracking a number plate or testing a bullet without the knowledge of authorities.
What did Shane do in Fool Me Once?
As mentioned earlier, Maya relies on Shane for a variety of semi-illegal tasks. She enlists his help in tracking down number plates, testing bullets, and investigating Detective Kierce's potential ties to the Burketts.
Shane willingly takes on these responsibilities. However, the dynamics take a shift in episode four when he unexpectedly appears in the middle of the night, causing Maya distress. When they later talk, he explains that his untimely visit was to share information about Tommy Dark. While plausible, it also seems like a revelation that could have waited until morning.
By the end of episode four, Shane is observed placing a tracker on Maya's car. In episode six, frustration builds between them as Maya withholds the truth during their car ride back from the police station. Furthermore, Shane is found waiting in Maya's house without her awareness, watching her in the dark during a separate scene.
He later emerges when Maya confronts the nanny and her partner about Joe's death, aiding her in transporting the pair to the countryside and leaving them to find their way home.
In a surprising revelation, Maya later discloses the scandalous truth to Shane, confessing that she killed her husband, Joe Burkett, played by Richard Armitage, after he murdered her sister Claire to conceal the secrets of the Burkett family.
The reason behind Shane's peculiar behavior remains unexplained officially by Netflix or Harlan Coben. However, it seems probable that his actions were intentionally crafted as a red herring to introduce additional suspects for viewers.
Despite the unusual conduct, it could be attributed to Shane being an overly protective friend who is genuinely concerned about Maya's mental well-being. In an effort to ensure he could keep an eye on her, he may have resorted to tracking her car.
Does Shane die in Fool Me Once?
Despite now being privy to all the sensitive information and the apparent pattern of mysterious deaths for those who could expose the wealthy Burkett family, Shane manages to evade a fatal fate in Fool Me Once and continues to live, appearing 18 years after Mays's death in the concluding scene.
It becomes evident that Shane maintains a close relationship with Maya's daughter Lily, her brother-in-law Eddie (Marcus Garvey), and Detective Sami Kierce (Adeel Akhtar), dispelling any doubts about his character.
The "18 years later" moment portrays Shane seamlessly integrated into the family, standing by Lily's hospital bed following the birth of her daughter. The fact that he is embraced as part of the family suggests that the others do not harbor suspicions about Shane's past behavior.
Fool Me Once is currently streaming on Netflix.
