Carol & the End of the World S1E4 Sisters Recap

This episode starts with Carol picking up some French from a tape recorder while cruising through the countryside. She eventually arrives at a predetermined spot, where she’s surprised by the descent of her sister, Elena, parachuting from the sky. The scenes following are captured through Elena’s video camera.

Elena documents her stay at Carol’s place, recording a heartfelt message for their parents. The sisters venture on a hiking trip, and Elena’s curiosity leads her to ask Carol a series of personal questions on camera. She probes about favorite memories, post-college living arrangements, and Carol’s decision to move out. Carol seems uneasy under the scrutiny of the lens.

As they settle in for the night, Elena’s interrogation continues. She delves into Carol’s regrets, first sexual encounters, and what Carol wishes she had more time for. Carol grows increasingly irritated, but Elena insists on digging deeper to truly understand her. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they lose their way, testing Carol’s patience even further.

Tensions escalate around the campfire as Elena confesses that she feels like she doesn’t know Carol, using this adventure as a last-ditch effort to connect before the world’s end. Carol remains silent, wrestling with her emotions.

The next morning, Elena is up early, and Carol joins her. They manage to find their way back on track towards the waterfall. Carol’s demeanor softens, and they seem to reconcile off-camera. Upon reaching the falls, they discover it’s dried up, but the scenery remains breathtaking. Carol begins to express herself, but the footage abruptly cuts off.

In a poignant moment, Carol calls out her name into the sky. Later, she opens up to Elena about her job at the office and the fulfillment it brings her. Elena, touched by Carol’s newfound openness, embraces her and expresses her love. A snippet from one of Elena’s previous adventures shows her in Spain, praising Carol’s clarity in life and admiring her composure.

As the episode wraps up, Carol pedals herself and Elena home on her bike. The scene zooms out to reveal Elena watching the footage on TV. She takes the tape out and changes the label from “Spain” to “Carol.”