As the final episode of Dead End Paranormal Park aired, viewers were left with a few questions and a few answers. Questions that remain unanswered include who killed the park’s founder, what happened to the other employees, and what will happen to the park’s visitors in the future. A few answers that were given in this finale included that the park’s founder was killed by a disgruntled employee, all of the employees are safe and sound, and there will be a new season of Dead End Paranormal Park.
Plotline for ‘Dead Ende: Paranormal Park’ Season 1
Pauline, a remarkable singer and actor, was an idol to many. She decided to open an amusement center after her legacy. There have been many disappearances at this amusement park. Phoenix Park, a mystery-laden amusement park, has a job vacancy. This attracts both Barney Norma. They fight for the job and when they reach their notice, paranormal activities begin. Courtney treats them as sacrifices and summons the great demon Temeluchus. He accidentally becomes trapped in Puggsley, Barney’s dog. Both Norma, and Barney are offered the job after the failed experiment. They meet other demons while working in the park and have to fight for their safety.
Barney And Norma’s Struggles
Barney accepted the job at Phoenix Park in order to flee his parents. Transgender people in society come with their own baggage of unwarranted opinions. Unfortunately, these opinions come mostly from close family members. Barney was hurt by their grandmother’s suggestion of how they should return to the way they were before. Even more hurtful was the fact that even though their parents said they would accept them, their grandmother never stood up for them.
Barney felt claustrophobic and a strong urge to escape developed. Although acceptance of LGBTQ+ has increased in popularity, many people still don’t want to accept or understand that people want their true selves to be recognized and not conformed to societal expectations. The older generations tend to be more rigid and unwilling to accept others who are different. This can create pressure and cause trauma to the person already feeling like an imposter.
Barney wanted to live a normal, happy life and be who they were. Their grandma blamed them instead. Barney decided to leave the claustrophobic lifestyle and start a new life. In many instances, this conscious decision to avoid confrontation in order to escape the pain in their hearts shows up. Barney refuses to return home even though the park is in danger and being vandalized. The sacrifice was made, but they decided to stay at the castle to escape the horrible reality that awaits them back home.
Episode 3 features Barney facing a fear demon. The demon confirms their fear that they will not be heard or accepted as the individual they are. Barney was unable to overcome this fear and get back to normal life because of their dogs Pugsley, Courtney and Norma. Patrick, their brother, was open to them and Barney received a little help to give their parents another chance.
Logan Nguyen was another person who accepted Barney. Barney fell in love with Logan Nguyen, a bright-eyed, charming man. Logan liked Barney as he was. Logan also accepted Barney as he was. Barney decided to skip that date in order to make amends to his parents. It was great to see their parents try to help them and to accept them for who they are.
Norma is an introvert who struggles with anxiety and fear of the real-world. It is difficult for her to establish a deep relationship with others, which makes it anxious to meet new people or groups for the first time. Because Pauline is so charming and grace-filled, she finds herself obsessed with her character. Barney was her first friend and she was jealous. People with social anxiety can find it difficult to do everyday tasks, such as handshakes, buying food in public places, and greetings.
It can be very difficult to function when fear clouds the brain. Any task that is simple can cause anxiety in a socially anxious person. Episode 3: Norma is forced to join hands with others in a group bonding exercise. This triggers her anxiety and she tries to get out of the situation as quickly as possible.
She could also be autistic because she is averse to routines and enjoys being involved in clinical procedures that involve less interaction. Pauline is her obsession. Her appearance doesn’t change over time because Pauline is constant in her life. Norma can deal with Temeluchus’ sister and is fine when they cause havoc. These changes are something she has come to expect from a paranormal place. Barney, Pugsley and Courtney have become her constants, helping her to stay stable.
Norma was shocked when Pauline became a ghost and a thief, and she tried to stay in the movie reels that the group had entered to escape Pauline. Because the only constant in her life had changed dramatically, she preferred to stay in the reel world and not return to the real world. Her brain couldn’t process this. Badyah was the one character who really helped Norma. Badyah was able to accept all of Norma’s fears and limitations and supported her along the way.
She was respectful of Norma’s boundaries, and took baby steps. Norma is socially anxious and cannot feel touch. Badyah sat next to Norma during their first meaningful interaction. He kept a distance to provide Norma with comfort and he nodded at her after Norma refused the handshake. Norma was able to take small steps over time.
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‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ Season 1: Ending, Explained – Did Barney And Norma Save The Park From Destruction?
Courtney originally planned to offer Barney and Norma as sacrifices for Temeluchus. Courtney wanted Temeluchus to be summoned and pleased so she could return to her home in hell. Courtney was forbidden from going to hell, and she had not returned home in almost 100 years. During the soul transmission spell Pugsley fell for Barney and was made the first sacrifice. Courtney sealed Pugsley’s Great Demon body. Barney and Norma managed to save Pugsley’s life by capturing his soul in a photograph. Pugsley was able to speak because a portion of Temeluchus’ soul remained in him.
Pugsley is helped by the soul-deep they push down to ensure that Temeluchus cannot take over Pugs. The park makes them illegal when Pauline’s ghost takes over. After Barney and Norma rescued the soul of Jennifer Swan from the void, where souls temporarily go, one of Pauline’s impersonators took her from Jennifer Swan’s body. Their real bodies, however, are being possessed. Pauline was able to possess every Pauline impersonator that won the auditions, which is the secret to her eternal youth. It began from her death and she was able to possess the second Pauline stunt double who was on set with Pauline.
Pauline then manipulated Courtney to help her seal herself into Norma’s bodies, while Norma was acting like a Pauline double in order to seduce Pauline into having her. Pauline held a concert which doubled as a cult-chanting spell to aid her. Temeluchus intervened and took control of the Pugs. He drove Pauline’s ghost from Norma. While Pug was still in his body, Temeluchus made a decision to change his mind and began to experience everything Pug did.
He felt love and other positive emotions, which helped him to develop a special relationship with Pugs, Barney and Norma. When his sister Zagan came to earth to rule it, Temeluchus sided with them and saved them. Temeluchus eventually returned to the original state the other people who were turned to stone by Zagan. The series is over. This means that the group has saved the park as well as the townsfolk.
WILL THERE BE A SEASON 2?
In the final episode, Zagan releases Courtney from her chains and frees her from the hellish prison. Contrary to Courtney’s belief that the chains were put in place by demons, they were actually set in place by angels. Courtney is released and the series gets a new twist. Barney, Norma and Pugsley remain with her. She became accustomed to their care and got used to being dragged around by them, including caring for her moods and taking care of her moods.
Pauline, who was sulking after her spotlight was stolen, sat on top of the roof while the team had a reunion. She was either zapped to nothingness or transferred to another plane by an entity that appeared to be an angel. The angel reported the group’s work to the higher-ups, and appeared to be preparing them for a future mission.
The next season suggests a full-blown battle between angels and demons. Even Zagan said she wouldn’t help Temeluchus in battle with the angels, even though she was mad at Temeluchus for not treating her rightly. Loggan and Barney will continue to be friends. Due to their interactions, Norma and Badyah could become a couple. Season 2 will feature new plot twists and paranormal activities that will continue for as long as the group stays together at the haunted forest.
