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Connell can't afford to go to NYU. He considers giving up his dream to stay with Marianne in Dublin.

For two seasons, Connell's identity has been tied to Marianne or to social anxiety. The finale gives him permission to pursue his craft—something he has wanted since Episode 1. normal people 1x12 top

The episode carefully avoids saying "it's over." They promise to stay in touch, visit, and see what happens. The door is left open. The show trusts the audience to understand that their bond is permanent, regardless of geography. Connell can't afford to go to NYU

: Miscommunications, shifting power dynamics, and class differences [1]. regardless of geography. : Miscommunications