The finale shifts into a high-octane survival sequence in the woods:
With the help of his friends, Nathan manages to defeat Soul. However, the victory is bittersweet, leaving the group as fugitives from both the Blood and Fairborn societies. Ending Explained The Bastard Son & the Devil Himself s01e08
Soul O'Brien serves as a foil to Marcus, showing that those who claim to be "good" can become the very monsters they hunt. The finale shifts into a high-octane survival sequence
Nathan finally reaches his 17th birthday. According to prophecy and witch law, he must consume the blood of an ancestor (his father, Marcus) to receive his "Giving" and unlock his full powers. Nathan finally reaches his 17th birthday
In the season finale, the brewing war between the and Blood Witches reaches its peak. Nathan finally faces his father, Marcus Edge, while the Soul/Fairborn Council's hunt for Nathan comes to a violent head. Key Plot Points