The episode of Netflix's Preacher still has many perplexed at the dark twist involving Eugene and Tracy Loch. This was a confession gone disturbingly wrong in Season 1 of the show. Tracy was seen confiding in Eugene after ending things with Tucker, with her head on Eugene's shoulder.
A love-sick Eugene considered it a sign and kissed her without warning, leaving Tracy befuddled. Tracy beckoned Eugene to give her an explanation of his actions resulting in him hinting at wanting a relationship. As the realization of his feelings hit her, Tracy's expression transformed into that of repulsion.
Her face morphs into that of disgust and without a moment's notice, she grabs the shotgun from beside the bed and shoots herself in the head! However, as the show unravels - this was a backstory of the events which caused Tracy to be in the coma-like state she's in during the first few episodes of Preacher.
However, in episode 8 of Season 2, an entirely different version of the day unfolds between Eugene and Tracy. Instead of Tracy shooting herself, she was bittersweet about it. Cue plot twist: Eugene was gobsmacked upon learning of her alleged affair with the preacher himself from Tracy.
Unable to take the betrayal, the scene continues with the preacher and Tracy sharing a steamy kiss while Eugene watches on scathingly. Shortly after, the preacher handed that same shotgun to Eugene.
He then beckoned him to shoot Tracy instead for 'sinning against him.' Eugene finds himself in an epic conundrum with the scene building up to the point where he's pushed to pull the trigger. But, he never does.
Why did Eugene shoot himself in Preacher?
In the aftermath of her nearly bleeding out on her bed, a still-dazed Eugene desperately tries apologizing to an unresponsive Tracy. He even attempted to stop the bleeding. In the process, Tracy's mother came raging at the door, begging for him to open the door while threatening him with the authorities.
Unable to face her disgruntled mother, and heartbroken at Tracy's rejection, Eugene decides to end his life. Just as he positioned the gun under his chin and pulled the trigger - it didn't fire. Perplexed, Eugene tried to inspect the gun when suddenly, it fired in his mouth. This rendered him with a disfigured face which later earned him a nickname called by all his peers - 'Arseface'
What happened to Eugene at the end of Preacher?
At the end of Preacher, despite the tragedy that had befallen him and Tracy who was still in a vegetative state, Eugene made it out okay. After all, his primary goal was to find his voice. Although he didn't make many appearances after his altercation with Tracy.
Eugene did turn over a new leaf albeit in prison. At the end of season 4 in 2019, the finale featured a time skip with a glimpse into many characters' futures. Eugene was seen playing his guitar in perfect harmony, enjoying himself - his dream of being a rock star of sorts fulfilled.
How many seasons are there in Preacher?
The show has 4 seasons whose episodes range between 10 and 13 respectively. The show first aired in 2016 and ended with an emotional rollercoaster after four successful seasons. This dark comedy and fantasy show continues to be fondly remembered by fans to date.
How to watch Preacher?
All four seasons of the show Preacher are currently streaming and are available to watch on Netflix. Per the official synopsis of the show, Preacher follows a cathartic and possessed preacher who embarks on a journey to understand the entity within him known as 'Genesis.' Furthermore, he partners with his ex-girlfriend and a vampire to discover the identity of God.
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