Catastrophe viewers ponder ambiguous ending as they celebrate and mourn the black comedy

An ambiguous final scene saw the couple swimming off into the New England sunset together after Sharon discovered she was pregnant again. Leaving the kids in the car, Rob ditched his clothes and followed her into the sea, despite the riptide warning signs on the beach.

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So... did they drown? Did the kids overheat in the car? Or did Rob and Sharon swim against the current and make it back to the shore? Fans weren't sure.

https://twitter.com/Da_vidF/status/1095452960782467073

https://twitter.com/HawkeyeIan/status/1095462377779277824

https://twitter.com/kmcnultymc/status/1095451279667744768

https://twitter.com/SaraGough7/status/1095497304952459264

But some had more faith in Rob and Sharon, and were convinced it was the perfect metaphor for the whole series.

https://twitter.com/Gillianleach7/status/1095567966257713152

https://twitter.com/SuzyPowr/status/1095602399379628032

https://twitter.com/dotuathail1/status/1095592463597748224

Still, as we continue to puzzle it out, others appreciated the ambiguous ending.

https://twitter.com/jonathancoe/status/1095591154492604416

https://twitter.com/niallshan/status/1095453502925606912

https://twitter.com/robertimossi/status/1095537843605262336

But above all: Catastrophe fans are really going to miss the show...

https://twitter.com/TStraka/status/1095569899127296000

https://twitter.com/mrsUJK/status/1095455908296118273

https://twitter.com/Coops_tv/status/1095457463925723136

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