Am I Being Unreasonable? – Season 2 Finale Explained

Season 2 of Am I Being Unreasonable? ends on a series of shocking revelations and cliffhangers. In the finale, Jen—Nic’s supposed best friend—is revealed to have committed murder, Nic’s darkest secret comes to light, and Suzie mysteriously disappears. This article breaks down those twists and character arcs, explores themes of manipulation, guilt, and moral ambiguity, and highlights the unanswered questions that set up Season 3. (Notably, both seasons 1 and 2 are currently streaming in full on BBC iPlayer.) Spoilers ahead.

Jen’s Dark Turn: The Murder of Mrs. Baggot

In a stunning flashback, Jen’s sweet-friend facade shatters. We see Jen smothering her elderly landlady, Mrs. Baggot, with a pillow as Mrs. Baggot sleeps. This grim scene confirms the suspicions voiced by Ollie earlier (“that’s what a psychopath would do”): Jen killed Mrs. Baggot to engineer a crisis that would pull Nic back into her life. Jen’s motive is twisted ly “helpful”—by ”creating a tragedy, she forces Nic to rush to her side and resume their friendship. In other words, Jen’s savior complex (her desire to rescue women in bad situations) has gone completely off the rails. Jen had already shown she’s obsessed with Nic—secretly recording Nic’s confessions and manipulating outcomes—but this murder marks the extreme end of her behavior. The finale makes it clear that Jen’s devotion is dangerous: she literally kills to keep Nic close.

Nic’s Confession: Secrets and Sinister Recordings

Midway through the season, Nic finally admits to Jen that she killed Alex (her brother-in-law) by pulling him into a closing train door. Although Jen promises confidentiality, she betrays that trust. In the finale we learn Jen was secretly recording Nic’s entire confession. Jen had done the same thing in Season 1 with Nic’s affair admission, and now she holds damning proof of the murder too. When Nic seems to have moved on (even reconciling somewhat with her husband Dan), Jen becomes jealous and infuriated; she leaks the video to Suzie but quickly deletes it, stoking suspicion. Ultimately Suzie (Alex’s wife) retrieves Jen’s phone and plays the full recording, hearing Nic admit to causing Alex’s death. Crucially, as Suzie drops the phone in shock, we glimpse Ollie listening at the top of the stairs. In effect, both Suzie and Ollie now know Nic’s secret—and neither had that knowledge until Jen’s spying revealed it. Jen’s leverage over Nic has grown enormous: she owns the recordings of Nic’s worst deeds and could use them as blackmail or proof at any moment.

Suzie’s Disappearance: Ollie in the Spotlight

The finale cuts from Suzie watching Nic’s confession to Dan’s return home later. Dan finds Suzie’s car and phone at the house, but Suzie herself is nowhere to be seen. Ollie, who moments before overheard Nic’s confession tape, chillingly tells Dan that Suzie “just left” (with a casual “Women, eh?”) despite her possessions being left behind. This eerie scene leaves viewers in suspense: did Ollie (who earlier in the season killed the family cat, Mr. Meowgi) harm Suzie to protect his mother, or did Suzie flee to report Nic’s crime? The question hangs unresolved—the season ends on that ominous shot of Ollie shrugging off Dan’s suspicions.

Character Arcs: Jen, Nic, and Ollie

• Jen: Once Nic’s enthusiastic new friend and a quirky “helper,” Jen ends Season 2 unmasked as a manipulative stalker. Her arc reveals that her “helping” was a guise—she secretly records private confessions and even kills to control outcomes. Jen’s extreme actions (secret tapes, murder of Mrs. Baggot) show her twisted vision of friendship and protection.
• Nic: Nic remains the show’s flawed antihero. In Season 2 she swings between escaping her guilt and trying to live a “normal” life. Her guilt over Alex’s death (and desire to be a good mother to Ollie) defines her choices—even as she lies to protect herself. Nic’s fierce love for Ollie and determined efforts at normalcy hint at her softer side beneath the cynicism, but by the finale we see she’s willing to cover up murder, making her morally complex.
• Ollie: Nic’s young son starts the season odd and prickly, and by the end he’s chillingly capable of violence. Ollie has already killed the family cat and clearly understands more than he lets on. His suspect behavior (from faking a seizure to hiding the confession tape episode) suggests his precociousness has become dangerous. The finale suggests Ollie may act to protect his family, making his arc one from troubled child to potentially murderous protector.

Themes: Manipulation, Maternal Guilt, and Moral Ambiguity

• Manipulation: Season 2 is built on secrets and control. Jen exemplifies this by secretly recording Nic’s every admission to keep power over her. Even Nic resorts to manipulation (covering tracks, lying to Dan) as she tries to salvage her life. The series shows how characters use each other: Jen “helps” Nic by controlling her, and Ollie even manipulates friend Harry into adult secrets.
• Maternal Guilt: The idea of a mother’s guilt runs deep. Nic is tormented by what she has done and fears it will ruin her son – a psychic even foretells that if she killed, her son could become a killer. We see Nic’s anxiety over being a good mother: Alex’s dying words were cruel, her affair was selfish, and now her actions have (possibly) endangered Suzie. Jen, a mother herself, projects a twisted maternal protectiveness onto Nic. These threads underscore how Nic’s identity as a mother fuels her fear and decision-making throughout the finale.
• Moral Ambiguity: The finale blurs right and wrong for every character. Nic accidentally causing Alex’s death and then lying about it makes us sympathize with a murderer. Jen’s heinous act (killing Mrs. Baggot) comes from her warped desire to be a good friend, raising the question of whether there are truly “monsters” or just desperate people making terrible choices. Even a child like Ollie is not purely innocent—he has already committed violence (Mr. Meowgi’s death). The series leaves us doubting who is truly “good” or “bad” in these dire situations.

Open Questions for Season 3

• Sam’s knowledge: Mrs. Baggot’s grandson Sam (one of the teens who witnessed Alex’s death) unexpectedly appears at the funeral and confronts Nic. The finale ends just as Sam stands face-to-face with Nic, meaning the boy knows her name and her crime. Will he finally go to the police or use this secret in some other way?
• Jen’s leverage: Jen now possesses Nic’s confession tape (and Nic’s earlier affair admission). How will she wield this power? Will she threaten Nic with exposure, use it to bind Nic more tightly to her, or perhaps protect Nic with it? The show gives no clear answer, but Jen’s next move could be a pivotal plot for Season 3.
• Suzie’s fate: The finale leaves Suzie’s status murky. Did she run away after learning the truth, or did something sinister happen? Ollie’s ominous lies and his past violence suggest he might be involved, but we really don’t know. This remains a major unanswered thread.
• Dan’s potential revenge: The series provides little insight into Dan’s knowledge (he doesn’t hear the confession). If Dan discovers that Nic had an affair and (accidentally) caused his brother’s death, he could become an adversary. Dan’s storyline ended with him suspiciously questioning Ollie about Suzie; it’s an open question whether he will learn the full truth and what he might do in response.

Fans will have to wait for Season 3 to see how these cliffhangers resolve. In the meantime, all episodes of Am I Being Unreasonable? (both seasons 1 and 2) are available to stream on BBC iPlayer—so viewers can revisit the twists or catch up before the next installment.