The Fall of the House of Usher: What happens to Arthur Pym?

In the final episode of The Fall of the House of Usher, titled "The Raven," we witness the devastating downfall of the Usher family and the revelation of their dark secrets. The episode begins by debunking previous accusations against Madeline Usher, revealing that she was actually trying to escape the prison of death and seek revenge on those who wronged her. However, it doesn't change the fact that Madeline is capable of murder, as the episode makes abundantly clear.Throughout the episode, we finally learn the details of the deal between Roderick Usher, Madeline Usher, and Verna, the supernatural entity who has been manipulating events from the shadows. It turns out that the jester-like figure Roderick sees after his children's funeral is actually Rufus Griswold, a man who played a role similar to Fortunato in Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado." Griswold attended a New Year's Eve party dressed as a court jester, only to be tricked and walled alive in the basement of the Fortunato building by Roderick and Madeline.The episode reveals that Roderick and Madeline wanted to get rid of Griswold to protect their reputation and avoid a scandal. They tie him to pipes in the basement and wall him in while he is still alive, ensuring that he will die without anyone hearing his screams. With Griswold out of the way, Roderick and Madeline need a perfect alibi. They end up at Verna's bar, where they are offered a tempting deal. Verna, a figure standing outside of space and time, promises them power and wealth in exchange for ending their bloodline. They toast to the pact and move on with their lives, forgetting what transpired in the bar.Despite the Ushers' attempts to escape their fate, death continues to hunt them. Roderick and Madeline's children are already dead, and Lenore, the only remaining trace of their bloodline, meets her end at the hands of Verna. She dies a peaceful death, leaving behind an AI version of herself that sends Roderick a repeated text message: "Nevermore," echoing the famous line from Poe's poem "The Raven."Meanwhile, Madeline tries to avoid her fate and break free from the deal by attempting to convince Roderick to kill himself. However, Roderick sees through her plan and poisons her, preserving her like an ancient Egyptian queen. In a twisted turn of events, Madeline breaks free from her sarcophagus and kills Roderick, mirroring her mother Eliza's murder of Mr. Longfellow in the first episode. Ultimately, both Madeline and Roderick meet their end, marking the end of the Usher family.After the Ushers' demise, the show fast-forwards to the epilogue. Juno inherits Fortunato Pharmaceutical and dissolves the company, using the money to start a foundation to help those struggling with addiction. Arthur Pym, who refused a deal with Verna, becomes the target of the government's case against Fortunato, thanks to the evidence collected by Camille. Auguste Dupin retires and lives a peaceful life with his family, but not before leaving a recorded conversation with Roderick at his grave.In a final symbolic act, Verna returns personal items to the deceased Ushers, representing their lives and deaths. Each item serves as a reminder of their actions and the consequences they faced. Lenore receives a feather and a white rose, representing a life well-lived.In conclusion, Arthur Pym, having refused a deal with Verna, faces legal consequences for his involvement with the Usher family. With the Ushers gone, those connected to them begin to rebuild their lives, acknowledging the fall of the once powerful Usher dynasty.