Bad Samaritan

In the climax of “Samaritan,” the truth about Joe’s past is finally revealed. After fighting Cyrus’s men in his berserk fury, Joe—who had been believed to be an ordinary, retired man—confesses that he is actually Nemesis, the villain thought to have died in their legendary battle. This revelation shocks everyone, especially Cyrus, who believed he had captured Samaritan, the hero. As Joe fights with Cyrus using his hammer, flashbacks depict the actual showdown between Samaritan and Nemesis from years ago, showing how Joe, as a young man, survived that confrontation without dying, contrary to what was previously believed. In these flashbacks, Joe removes his mask, revealing himself as the surviving Nemesis, the “bad guy” of the story.

Back in the present, Joe’s rage escalates and he unleashes brutal violence, killing Cyrus’s men and destroying the headquarters. Ultimately, Joe ensnares Cyrus with his hammer and throws him into a fire, bringing a violent end to his plans. As Joe collapses from his injuries and overheats, Sam tries to cool him down with water. In his weakened state, Joe is on the brink of death but temporarily regains consciousness. He then tells Sam that he is, in fact, Nemesis, illustrating that he has embraced his dark past. Despite his admission, Joe chooses to run away, leaving questions about his morality and future open-ended.

In the final moments, Sam publicly declares that Samaritan is still alive, which helps to frame Joe’s violent actions as a form of necessary justice rather than pure villainy. Joe’s confession and the chaos he caused highlight the complex moral landscape of the story—showing that good and evil are not always black and white but sometimes coexist within the same person. The ending leaves viewers pondering whether Joe’s decisive act of violence was driven by true villainy or a misguided attempt at justice, emphasizing that characters in this story are morally ambiguous.

Last Updated: June 25, 2025 at 08:59