HARPER’S ISLAND And the Killer Is…

…Henry Dunn “The Groom”

I cannot believe it, Dani was right all along!!!!!! Right from the beginning she said that Henry was the killer and turns out Henry was Wakefield’s accomplice. Pretty crazy. I have to give her props for that one.

So last week’s episode of Harper’s Island left me really disappointed, but I think they kind of redeemed themselves in the final two episodes. It wasn’t the best ending that I have ever seen, but it was definitely entertaining and what I had come to expect from Harper’s Island. Overall I am satisfied.

Still, I thought I would mention a few things that occurred to me as I watched the finale.

I still don’t understand why J.D. didn’t say anything about Henry killing him instead of “it’s all about you Abby” that still doesn’t make sense.

The whole time I thought there had to be something going on with Madison, she is such a weird kid. It was like she didn’t care about any of the things that were happening on the island.

As for the rest of the victims, well pretty much everyone dies except for Madison, Shea, Abby and Jimmy. What a massacre that was!

You can take also a look at all the victims here.

So, what did you guys think? Did you think Henry was going to be the killer? Or was your money on Jimmy or someone else from the bunch? Were you satisfied with the way things ended?

Author: Sandie | July 12, 2009 | 11 Comments

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http://monanotlisa.livejournal.com Mona

Ah, small trick there: J.D., as he lay dying, looked up and said, “It’s all about you.” He didn’t mention Abby’s name, and when she turned around, Henry was standing there.
Aly

I guessed it was Henry around 5-6 episodes back. Not on any evidence…Just the fact that he was starting to annoy me…
http://danitime.blogspot.com/ Dani

I am glad that I stayed true to my beliefs the whole time! I have to say that the very last episode kind of irked me. There were two really good parts – when Shea and Madison thought they were the only two left and then at the end to watch all of the dead people on video for the wedding. Everything in between was starting to get on my nerves. I feel it all kind of went downhill after Henry announced he was the killer.

The reason is that he gave almost three entirely different reasons for the killing (1) he was just a killer (Wakefield had him kill a stranger in Oregon and he found it “easy”), (2) he was mad at Abby because she got to live on the island year round and he was mad at his parents because they never told him he was adopted (very weak), and (3) he wanted to live with Abby all by herself and was secretly in love with her. I just didn’t feel any of those three connected.

I also was actually surprised that not only was Henry the killer, he was also Wakefield’s son. Thought it would turn out the two were not the same.

Have to say I REALLY loved this series and am so happy they decided to play it through to the end despite the bad ratings.

Am also very glad I got to discuss and share the experience with Sandie and everyone else here! It was a lot of fun.
http://www.daemonstv.com marie

I am so sad that he was the killer. I knew it wasnt jimmy, but Trish was head over heals for him and in her wedding dress! I mean come on. How can he have no feelings for her? That seems very impossible. It seems like Henry didnt find out he was the other killer till like that day, because he played a terrible killer. Not to meantion the last two episodes were very annoying. First off it was almost imposible to know the killer because they didnt give the evidence of Henry until the end of the season so how were you ever supposed to put that together. I just dont understand how Henry put on such a show and killed everyone who ever loved him, and he loved…. accept Abby of course. The videos at the end also annoyed me because you could tell he wasn’t meant to be that kind of guy. Sully would have been a better killer. :/
http://danitime.blogspot.com/ Dani

marie – I agree. Although I thought Henry was the killer all along, I found it hard to believe that he orchestrated a whole relationship and wedding merely to get Abby back to the island. I do think, however, that about midway through there were some little signs that he was the killer. This was very true after Wakefield appeared. He would never let Abby go after him or shoot him and Henry was always disappearing on his own.

If not Henry, Jimmy probably would have made more sense as a killer.
Terry

I totally enjoyed the whole series. The only complaint I have was that the first few episodes aired on Thursday nights and then switched to Saturdays. I don’t know about anyone else out there, but I “assumed” the entire show would be on Thursday nights until mid-July. I would have been upset if I had gotten myself three or four episodes into it on Thursdays and then wasn’t able to watch the remaining shows on Saturdays. Either night ended up being OK with me, but I think they should have chosen a day and time and seen the whole thing through without changing it.

Other than that…I loved it. I didn’t even try to decide whole was evil and who was good, I just enjoyed the suspense. Great show CBS. I think you should do more of the same!!!
http://danitime.blogspot.com/ Dani

Terry – I believe it was supposed to remain on Thursday nights but due to bad ratings, CBS moved it. I am grateful they decided to just move it rather than cancel it entirely which is why I posted an open letter thanking them today on my blog. Yes, I am a dork

And I totally agree – more of the same please!!
http://daemonstv.com Sandie

@marie – I understand what you mean as far as not believing Henry was the killer. The thing is the actor didn’t know he was going to be the killer until they got the final script. This was done to keep the secret, so he had no way of integrating that in his acting, so not really his fault. I did think it was weird that he killed all the people he loved and grew up with, but then again he was a little crazy.

@Dani – You’re absolutely right, even though Harper’s Island was supposed to be on Thursdays, I am glad that they decided to move it to Saturdays instead of just cancelling it, which has happened before.

Overall, this was an entertaining show to watch and it was even more fun to get to discuss it with you guys and hear what your thoughts and theories were, so thanks for sharing!
rbc303

I guessed it was Henry when he killed his brother J.D. Only because he had this weird look on his face, then the episode ended. I wonder if Abby’s dad, the Sheriff knew about the son that his wife gave away. Both mothers exchanged these “looks” on the flash backs.
cheryl

I have to say that I looooved this series, despite being disappointed by the ending. I guessed probably about 4 episodes back that Henry was the killer mainly because he would always make excuses for not letting people kill Wakefield. He also usually organized everything and sometimes appeared at the right place at the right time (JD’s death). I wish Wakefield hadn’t been discovered so early on in the series. Once he was no longer afraid of hiding the show wasn’t quite the same, though still very good. Lastly, I thought the whole sequence where Henry locks Abby in the house and suddenly turns into a psycho completely contradicted his previous demeanor… the change was too drastic/quick.

I must say though, my main issue with this series is that it can’t go on for more seasons. Harper’s Island 2?
http://danitime.blogspot.com/ Dani

@rbc – I noticed that exchange of looks as well and wondered the same thing. I am thinking the sheriff knew from the beginning about Henry but thought it better not to confuse Abby. Maybe?

@cheryl – I agree about Wakefield being shown early on because it wasnt quite the same after that. I also thought the whole Henry & Abby in the house was nonsensical and contradictory.

Still loved it though!

Maybe a Harper’s Island 2 where Madison goes back as an adult??