The second season finale of the hit show “1923” left fans shocked with a heartbreaking death and a bittersweet reunion between two separated lovers. Spencer (played by Brandon Sklenar) and pregnant Alex (played by Julia Schlaepfer) finally find their way back to each other after facing numerous challenges. However, their happiness is short-lived as Spencer returns to the ranch to help, while Alex is hospitalized for frostbite.
While in the hospital, Alex gives birth to their premature baby boy, John, who is fighting for his life. Alex herself is faced with the possibility of amputation, but she bravely refuses. Spencer rushes back to the hospital, and for a brief moment, the new family of three is together. Tragically, the next morning, Spencer wakes up to find Alex dead beside him.
The emotional scene was difficult to film for Schlaepfer, who shared that her costars Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren were present during the heartbreaking moment. As Spencer grieves the loss of his wife, he seeks revenge by killing Donald Whitfield (played by Timothy Dalton), showcasing the depths of his heartbreak.
The episode also sees the Dutton family holding a funeral for Alex and another character, Jack, who passed away earlier in the season. Alex is laid to rest at the family ranch, a poignant moment that Schlaepfer described as an honor.
As the finale wraps up, a voiceover reveals that Spencer never remarries, choosing to raise another son as a widower. He lives for 45 more years after Alex’s death, and the couple is reunited in a touching scene on a ballroom floor, where they share a dance. Their love story comes full circle as Alex playfully remarks, “Took you long enough.”
Sklenar expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to bring this couple’s story to life and do justice to their place in Dutton family history. The finale left viewers emotional and satisfied with the conclusion of Spencer and Alex’s journey.
Overall, the season 2 finale of “1923” delivered a powerful and poignant conclusion, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the Dutton family saga.