A Deep Dive Into The Ending Of The Mother

Jennifer Lopez really is a force to be reckoned with. While many have fallen in love with the star for her incredible music career, others can't help but get enough of her acting, proving why she's one of the best double threats out there. Now, it's J. Lo's time to shine in the new Netflix adventure movie 'The Mother.'

J.Lo is no stranger to shining on the big or small screen, but some people can't stop thinking about the ending of her latest movie. Thankfully, taking a deep dive into the ending of 'The Mother' could be all some people need to finally get those answers.

The Mother sees Jennifer Lopez play a nameless assassin

It didn't take long for the adventure movie 'The Mother' to shoot to the top of Netflix's most-watched, especially as we get to see Jennifer Lopez take on a brand new role as an unnamed assassin, merely referred to as The Mother. It turns out she has been in hiding, but The Mother is forced to resurface to protect her 12-year-old daughter, who she put up for adoption. Zoe has been kidnapped by someone called Alvarez, but The Mother also has to deal with Lovell, someone else who thinks he could be Zoe's dad. It's quite the double threat and one that sees The Mother team up with FBI Agent William Cruise for a time, but ultimately, it's down to her to keep her daughter safe.

The Mother and Zoe eventually end up hiding out together

After several people try and fail to take Zoe, The Mother briefly hints that Alvarez isn't her daughter's dad before she ends his life. However, it's quickly revealed Lovell didn't pass when The Mother thought all those years ago, as he turns up and manages to grab Zoe. Ultimately, The Mother gets her hands back on her daughter, and they flee to a cabin in Alaska. Here, The Mother quickly makes it her mission to teach Zoe all about survival, including how to drive, fire weapons, and hurt someone with a concealed weapon.

Things take a turn when Zoe accidentally endangers their safety

Things take a major turn in 'The Mother' when Zoe wanders into the woods to follow some cute wolf cubs, but she's injured when one snaps and bites her. Sadly, this means Zoe and The Mother had no choice but to head to the local hospital, only for The Mother to realize she never told her daughter not to use her real name. Realizing Lovell can now track the pair through the clinic's computer system, The Mother knows she has to return to the cabin alone if she stands a chance of fighting off her ex, with Zoe staying with The Mother's ex-soldier friend, Jons.

The Mother has a bold plan to save her daughter

Even though she's meant to be hiding, Zoe snoops through Jons' things and finds photos of her growing up and a note from her mother stating she will lose her life "protecting you." While Jons is busy, Zoe grabs his car keys and races to the cabin to help. However, Lovell has already arrived with a team of guys all there to take Zoe back. Thankfully, The Mother already knew they would try something, and she set up mines around the cabin, taking most of them down. It's not until Lovell makes it into the cabin she realizes she needs to face her ex face on. The Mother knows Lovell is only after Zoe to hurt her, who just so happens to have climbed a nearby tower and shoots at the fighting couple. Although it seems The Mother is gone as Lovell makes off with his daughter, the former assassin sits up in the snow and aims at the car as it races off, promptly ending Lovell's life once and for all.

The ending of The Mother sees Zoe back with her adoptive parents

With everyone who could cause Zoe any harm out of the way, The Mother knows there's only one thing to do: return her daughter to her adoptive parents. However, she never strays far. Instead, 'The Mother' ends with the lead character watching Zoe out of a window as her daughter plays in a nearby park, showing the friendship bracelets the pair share in one final shot.

Director Niki Caro admits she's happy with not giving too many answers

Director Niki Caro has been open about how 'The Mother' ends, stating she's not bothered that people still have questions. Instead, she thinks the story is about "maternity" and "not the paternity." According to Niki, "The point is she's the mother" and "responsible for protecting this child's life." As for The Mother still watching Zoe, the director adds that she will always "be there as her protector," hinting "they have a relationship going forward."

For those who like clear answers, the ending of 'The Mother' might be a little hard to swallow. However, it's one of many times director Niki Caro has challenged women's roles in recent movies, with Niki more than happy with how things play out.