The episode—and the series—ends on one of the most talked-about cliffhangers in modern sitcom history:
: After fleeing a thermal plant meltdown, the group settles on moving to Mexico. Tandy, ever the optimist, pushes for Cancun, though the group eventually settles on a more practical location in Tapachula. The_last_man_on_earth_4x14
Series creator and star Will Forte later revealed in interviews what would have happened in Season 5: The episode—and the series—ends on one of the
: Because the show was canceled shortly after the finale aired, viewers never officially saw who these people were or if they were hostile. Post-Cancellation Revelations the group discovers a lush
: While scouting their new settlement, the group discovers a lush, hidden valley that seems like a paradise. However, their celebration is cut short. The Infamous Cliffhanger
: In a rare moment of hope for the future, the group's goats give birth, symbolizing a potential renewal of life and resources in the post-virus world.