Derry Girls' Series 3 Finale Left Viewers Stunned With Heartbreaking Twist

"Derry Girls booted me square in the feels tonight... that ending."
Derry Girls' third season came to a devastating end this week
Derry Girls' third season came to a devastating end this week
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This article contains spoilers for the latest episode of Derry Girls.

Derry Girls fans were not at all prepared for what an emotional rollercoaster the series three finale would turn out to be.

The hit Channel 4 comedy came to an end (sort of…) on Tuesday night, with the final moments of the show proving to be particularly heartbreaking.

As the gang were preparing to head off to a Fatboy Slim show, Clare discovered that her father had been taken to hospital after suffering an aneurysm.

The final moments of the episode showed his coffin being carried into a church, with the cast all gathering at the side of Nicola Coughlan’s much-loved character.

The sombre moment sparked a big reaction to fans of the show, many of whom were moved to tears by the totally unexpected scene…

Tonight’s episode of Derry girls had me cheering to crying in a span of 30 seconds.#DerryGirls

— Isabella (@itsyaboi_bella) May 17, 2022

#DerryGirls booted me square in the feels tonight. That ending 😪 one of the best written shows ever imo. Sad that it finishes for good tomorrow.

— craig cathie (@that_craig_kid) May 17, 2022

DERRY GIRLS NO WHAT IM CRYING THAT WAS SO UNEXPECTED

— Elodie loves olives (@danzelwoman) May 17, 2022

The ending of Derry Girls had me like this. What happened was so unexpected 😭💔 #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/hz11e3UkYz

— 𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙖 ♥︎ (@MtotheG_) May 18, 2022

Oh man.

Wasn't expecting that ending last night.

The show is so superbly written. The delivery, beautiful, sad, poignant. The laughs in the lead up to the last 5 mins - perfect.

Wow. #DerryGirls

— Max Power (@BestBeckantaldo) May 18, 2022

Christ I was not ready for that Derry Girls ending 😥😥 I can't wait for the finale tomorrow night but I don't want it to be over either 😭😭

— Conor Marshall (@RonocMars) May 17, 2022

Derry Girls can really take you from laughing hysterically to crying like the world is ending in no time 💔

— Jess 🌻 (@MissMarandolaRE) May 17, 2022

That ending of Derry Girls shattered my souls genuinely don’t think I will ever recover #DerryGirls 😭😭😭

— becca 🧣 (@rebeccashawww) May 17, 2022

I can’t believe Derry Girls had me breaking my heart at the end of the episode 😭 what a devastating end

— Daniel. (@harry_shumjr) May 17, 2022

i’m in full tears over derry girls wtf just happened. i love these girls sm. crying i can’t bye

— eve kennedy 💌 (@evekennyxx) May 17, 2022

that ending, though. #DerryGirls

— Michael 🏳️🌈 (@MichaelM238) May 18, 2022

Jesus that ending to Derry girls 😭 balling my eyes out thanks x

— Lucy (@lucymathieson_) May 17, 2022

what was that Derry Girls ending i’m actually crying rn i’m so sad over this no one talk to me 😭

— Em’s Heartstopper era 🤩 (@UrPair) May 18, 2022

Last night’s Derry Girls was hilarious and heartbreaking. The ending was so sad. I’m not sure what to expect from tonight’s final episode but I’m sure it will be brilliant

— Moderate Fantasy Violence (@MFVPodcast) May 18, 2022

Not sure I'm emotionally prepared for this one. Tonight's episode was beautiful, all the emotions 🤣🥺That ending came like a kick in the gut. But sure as a great Irish man once said "life is a roller coaster you just gotta ride it" 🎢 #DerryGirls https://t.co/FtF7TjrIGE

— Mary McVey (@MaryMackers) May 17, 2022

Still ruminating on that ending. Really great example of that way you can be having just a brilliant time of it and then life just stops, in an instant, without any time to prepare. #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/wBhBjfJ7sx

— My6percent (@My6Percent) May 18, 2022

#DerryGirls can I sue for emotional damages? Because that ending fucking hurt pic.twitter.com/SDExVG466Z

— Jade 💚 (@hamletsh0eratio) May 17, 2022

Of course, Derry Girls isn’t quite over for good just yet.

A stand-alone special episode will air on Wednesday night, set around the time of the Good Friday Agreement vote, which happens to coincide with Orla’s 18th birthday.

Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee said: “Like all the very best 90s bands, I couldn’t resist ending our farewell tour with an encore for our loyal fans.

“I’m delighted to say we’ll be returning for one extended special – airing in the same week as our final episode.

“The special deals with the historic and momentous Good Friday Agreement vote, which coincides with the gang’s coming of age, they enter adulthood just as Northern Ireland embarks on a new future.”

It’s not over yet, folks! We’re back in Derry tomorrow at 9pm for an hour-long special set during the week of the Good Friday Agreement referendum. @SaoirseJackson @louisa_harland @Djllewellyn @JamieLeeOD @LisaMMcGee #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/5yycpMUYOK

— Channel 4 (@Channel4) May 17, 2022

Derry Girls concludes on Wednesday night at 8pm on Channel 4.

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