With only six episodes, and a great cast, Equinox is an easy series to binge. The ending feels more rushed than satisfying, and thus becomes less credible.Įquinox is overall a very captivating mystery that captures different facets of grief. The series feels too much like a race for the truth-a truth which, however, isn’t too clear by the end (the truth to where reality lies?), as so many questions are left unanswered. So much emphasis is put on the pursuit Astrid’s character is on and her emotional turmoil, her painful grief, that some of these interesting themes feel left by the wayside. But, unfortunately, all of these interesting philosophical musings, about reality, imagination, folklore mythologies and their base in reality, seem to drown in a narrative that is so enigmatic that in the end feels too far-fetched. It is at these moments in the series, when folklore mythology meets philosophy, that Equinox is most intriguing. As Astrid is plagued by nightmares throughout her childhood, questions arise throughout the series as to what reality really is, as opposed to fantasy. While Ida questions free will, her younger sister challenges what reality means. ![]() Like a tiny man trapped inside a dandelion, we are all alone on our path through life, Ida deplores. KEEP READING: Equinox: How The Grimoire's Dark Prophecies Doomed Ida. Season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix. Created by Tea Lindeburg, Equinox stars Danica Curcic, Lars Brygmann, Karoline Hamm and Hanne Hedelund. Talking to Jakob, Ida reveals how powerless she feels as everything appears pre-determined. The Hare King's motivation is that he feels Lene robbed him of his concubine and heir, and so his actions are about revenge. The two sisters exemplify these two strains of thought. ![]() It soon becomes clear that through a retelling of this folk tale, Equinox is attempting to delve into more philosophical thinking, such as determinism vs. The series is in fact dotted with signifiers and symbols of the tale, with rabbits, hares, and the number 21, always lurking somewhere in the background. ![]() It is the folk tale of Ostara, a goddess of Spring, that obsesses the characters. What Equinox ultimately does is explore the place of folklore mythology within today’s society. If you, like me, went into Equinox expecting a paint-by-numbers mystery-thriller, you might be surprised that you walked out of the other side having just set through an eerie, disturbing Easter Bunny origin story with some Midsommar vibes. Danica Curcic as Astrid in 'Equinox' (Photo credit: Tine Harden/Netflix) NETFLIX Equinox ending explained: Breaking down the folk tale and what happened to Astrid and Ida.
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