The Fall of the House of Usher: What happens after all the Ushers are dead?

In the final episode of The Fall of the House of Usher, titled "The Raven," the devastating truth is revealed about the Usher family's rise to power and their ultimate demise. After committing murder and making a pact with the mysterious Verna, all members of the Usher family meet their tragic end. The only survivors are those not connected to the Usher bloodline.The episode finally unveils the long-teased deal between Roderick, Madeline, and Verna. It is revealed that the court jester figure Roderick sees is actually Rufus Griswold, who was tricked and buried alive in the basement of the Fortunato building by Madeline and Roderick, mirroring Edgar Allan Poe's story, "The Cask of Amontillado." Griswold's presence symbolizes the Usher family's own demise.The episode also explores Lenore's meeting with Verna, where Lenore reveals the truth about her father torturing her mother and sends Morelle off for treatment that will grant her a long life to help others. Lenore then peacefully dies in her bed, marking the end of the Usher bloodline.Meanwhile, in the Usher childhood home, Madeline tries to escape her fate and convinces Roderick to kill her. Roderick, fulfilling his part of the deal, poisons and embalms Madeline. However, Madeline is not willing to stay dead and emerges from her "sarcophagus" to choke Roderick to death in front of Auguste. Ultimately, Madeline falls to her death, bringing an end to the Usher dynasty.After the Ushers' deaths, an epilogue reveals the aftermath. Juno inherits Fortunato Pharmaceutical and dissolves the company, using the money to start a foundation to help individuals dealing with addiction. Arthur Pym, who refused a deal with Verna, is arrested due to evidence collected by Camille. Auguste Dupin retires and lives a peaceful life with his family.Verna, in her raven form, visits the final resting places of the Usher family, returning mementos symbolizing their lives and deaths. These items serve as a reminder of their legacy and the fall of the House of Usher.Ultimately, "The Raven" marks the end of the Usher family and explores the consequences of their actions and the dark deals they made. The episode is a fitting conclusion to a miniseries filled with murder, deceit, and supernatural elements. It leaves viewers contemplating the impact of the Usher family's choices and the aftermath of their demise.

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