The Fall of the House of Usher: What does Juno do with Fortunato Pharmaceutical?

In the final episode of The Fall of the House of Usher, titled "The Raven," the true nature of Madeline Usher is revealed. While she was initially suspected of unspeakable acts involving Lenore in the basement, it was later discovered that Lenore was already deceased. Madeline was merely trying to escape the clutches of death and seek revenge on those who had wronged her, reminiscent of her mother's actions years ago.The episode highlights the destructive events that led to the downfall of the Usher family, whose rise to power was built upon murder, deception, and supernatural dealings. By the end, all members of the Usher family, including patriarch Roderick and the innocent Lenore, have perished. The only survivors are individuals like Morelle and Juno, who have no blood ties to the Usher family.One of the crucial revelations in the episode is the contract made between Roderick, Madeline, and Verna, the supernatural being who is seemingly death personified. The details of the contract are finally unveiled after being teased throughout the series. The episode also explains the identity of the jester-like figure seen by Roderick during his children's funeral and the mysterious entity trapped in Fortunato's basement.The jester is revealed to be Rufus Griswold, whose story mirrors Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." In this tale, Griswold is tricked and bricked into a wall by someone he considers a friend. In The Fall of the House of Usher, Griswold assumes the role of Fortunato, the victim of the murderous Montressor, with Madeline and Roderick playing the roles of the murderers.The episode narrates how Madeline and Roderick execute their plan to get rid of Griswold. During a celebration of Roderick's victory, Madeline laces his drink with cyanide. Subsequently, she leads Griswold to the basement of the Fortunato building, where construction is temporarily halted. They tie him to pipes and wall him in so that he will die in about a week, leaving no trace of his disappearance.Madeline and Roderick need an alibi for their heinous act, which leads them to Verna's bar. There, they are offered a deal to have everything they desire in exchange for their bloodline ending with them. They accept the deal and toast their pact with cognac. Immediately after leaving the bar, it disappears, and they forget all about the agreement until death arrives to collect their souls.Despite the death of all Usher children, Lenore, who is the last trace of their bloodline, meets with Verna in her grandfather's guest bedroom. Verna grants Lenore a quick and painless death. Meanwhile, AI Lenore, created by Madeline, continues to send Roderick repetitive text messages that say "Nevermore," much like the titular bird from Poe's famous poem.Realizing that Madeline is not ready to accept her fate and has been causing noise in the basement, Roderick takes it upon himself to fulfill their end of the bargain. He poisons and embalms Madeline, but she resurrects herself to seek revenge. Madeline strangles Roderick in front of Auguste, echoing the murder of Eliza in the first episode. It culminates in Madeline's own demise, effectively ending the Usher dynasty.In the epilogue, it is revealed that Juno inherits Fortunato Pharmaceutical and uses the company's assets to start a foundation helping those battling addiction. Arthur Pym, who rejected Verna's deal, becomes the only person arrested in the government's case against Fortunato due to incriminating evidence collected by Camille. Auguste retires and lives a peaceful life with his family, while also leaving a tape recorder at Roderick's grave containing their conversation from the childhood home.Verna, in the form of a raven, returns personal belongings of her victims. These items serve as reminders of their lives and deaths. Lenore receives a feather and a white rose, symbolizing a life well-lived. With the fall of the house of Usher, the story concludes.Overall, "The Raven" serves as a chilling conclusion to The Fall of the House of Usher, revealing the dark secrets and destructive path of the Usher family. The episode sheds light on the Ushers' intricate deal with Verna, the fate of various characters, and the ultimate downfall of the family's legacy.