The Fall of the House of Usher: Did Madeline try to amend her agreement with Verna?

In the episode "The Pit and the Pendulum" of The Fall of the House of Usher, Madeline Usher attempts to amend her agreement with Verna. The nature of their agreement is not explicitly stated, but it is implied that there is a pact of some sort that can only be fulfilled through death. Madeline seeks out Verna at her childhood home in hopes of changing the terms of their agreement. However, when Madeline tries to kill Verna by snapping her neck, she discovers that Verna cannot be killed so easily. It is clear that Verna holds power over the Usher family, and Madeline's attempts to escape the agreement prove futile.Madeline then confronts her brother Roderick about the terms of their agreement with Verna. She reminds him of their pact, stating that they must be together both in life and in death, or there is no deal. This revelation leads Roderick to believe that the only way to fulfill the agreement and escape Verna's hold is to kill himself. He takes a Ligodone overdose, apparently believing it is the right thing to do. However, as Madeline leaves her brother's body behind, Verna swoops in and awakens Roderick from his slumber. It is clear that Verna is orchestrating events and ensuring that the Ushers fulfill their side of the agreement.Meanwhile, Madeline is not the only Usher with ambitions of power. Frederick, another member of the Usher family, is also vying for control of Fortunato Pharmaceuticals. He manipulates the situation by ensuring that his father, Roderick, will be unable to continue running the company due to his dementia. Frederick also subjects his wife Morelle to horrific torture, further displaying the Usher family's cruelty. Verna, who has grown accustomed to the Ushers' selfishness, whispers something to Frederick and convinces him to add a paralyzing drug to his cocaine stash.Frederick goes to witness the demolition of the lab, but the effects of the paralyzer kick in, causing him to collapse on the floor. Verna appears, taunting him about his death and how it could have been different. She then impersonates Frederick's voice through a walkie-talkie and gives the demolition crew the okay to bring down the building. A beam falls slowly and splits Frederick's body in half, marking the end of the Usher children.Despite the demise of the Usher children, there is still the possibility of the Usher dynasty continuing through Lenore, Roderick's granddaughter. During Roderick's conversation with Dupin, Madeline works on a project related to immortality through artificial intelligence and has enlisted Lenore's help. The text messages Roderick has been receiving from Lenore imply that Madeline may have transformed her into something other than human or possibly even something other than living.In conclusion, Madeline indeed tries to amend her agreement with Verna in the episode "The Pit and the Pendulum" of The Fall of the House of Usher. However, her efforts prove fruitless as Verna's power and influence over the Usher family remain strong. It is clear that the Ushers are entangled in a dangerous and deadly pact that must be fulfilled, and escaping Verna's grasp seems near impossible. The episode raises many questions about the nature of this agreement and the fate of the Usher family, leaving viewers eager to uncover the answers in the finale of the miniseries.