Normal People: Would Connell and Marianne have made it after the end of the Hulu series?

Hulu's Normal People ends just like the book by Sally Rooney, leaving us all wondering if Marianne and Connell had a shot at staying together after he went off to New York. This has got everyone talking, with opinions flying all over the place. Some folks think it's a sad love story where they just can't make it work, while others are convinced they'll end up back in each other's arms eventually.

The way Normal People wraps up gives us a hint that it might not be all rainbows and sunshine right away, but there's definitely something special between these two. So, even though they might not get back together right off the bat, it doesn't seem totally out of the question that they could find their way back to each other after some time. It's all part of the mystery that keeps us guessing.

It seems like fans are pretty hopeful about the future of Connell and Marianne from the show. Most of them think that, yes, there's a good chance these two could stay in touch and maybe even get back together, even though they're not in the same place anymore. Their history, like Connell's depression and Marianne's issues with her family, shows that they're good at supporting each other.

As Ed Guiney, co-producer of Normal People, teased in a 2020 interview,

“Who knows what their future might hold?”

So, let's take a closer look at what could happen with them.

Disclaimer: This article contains the opinions of the author.

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Connell and Marianne's relationship on Normal People

Connell (Paul Mescal) and Marianne's (Daisy Edgar-Jones) relationship in Normal People isn't a typical love story, but that's what makes it so relatable. They have a deep emotional bond that lets them understand each other like no one else can, like when Connell says he can practically read Marianne's thoughts.

This special connection helps them deal with tough stuff, like when Connell's down about something or Marianne's feeling bad about herself. But here's the thing: sometimes, their intense closeness gets in the way. They mess up by not saying the right things at the right time, and it causes problems. Normal People fans get that.

They've had moments where they could've been together, but things just didn't work out because of bad timing or misunderstandings. The time they spend apart, though hard, might be exactly what they need to grow on their own. Going through life's challenges separately can make them stronger and wiser.

And who knows? Maybe, just maybe, that distance could bring them back together as even better partners, more in tune with themselves and each other.

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Fans interpret the end of Normal People

The fan base is split on this one. In a Reddit poll with 291 votes, more than half of them, 58%, think the couple will get back together. But there are those naysayers, about 26%, who reckon it's all over for good. Some folks swear they've got a soulmate-level connection going on so strong it can't just vanish.

But then you've got others who point out how first loves can melt away as we get older and learn more about ourselves. And it's true if you look at Sally Rooney's short story At the Clinic, which is like the baby version of Normal People. It's got characters who meet again, but their old baggage is right there with them.

It makes you wonder if that will happen in the show, too. Even though it's messy, it's tough to imagine them not giving it another shot after everything they've been through. So, we're all just sitting here on the edge of our seats, hoping for the best.

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Could a Normal People Season 2 happen?

The audience and creators seem to have a soft spot for Connell and Marianne's journey. Back in 2020, Ed Guiney, one of the folks behind the scenes, suggested that even though everyone was all caught up in making Conversations with Friends, there might be a chance we get to see more of their story.

“Down the line, there might be a time for more of Normal People.”

The main thing that could get in the way is the busy lives of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, the actors who play them. But the show is still popular, which keeps the idea of more episodes coming our way hopeful.

So, a potential second season of Normal People could go into how Connell and Marianne's relationship evolves as they face the realities of growing apart and growing up. Can they keep that special bond going while they both become their own people? Or will their lives take them in completely different directions? Their love story is unique but not invincible to all that life throws at us.

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If you're still curious about where things might go with them, you can catch up with their journey on Hulu and BBC iPlayer.