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Swarm Episode 6 Fully Explained: "Fallin' Through the Cracks​​"

The buzz surrounding Amazon Prime Video's new horror series, Swarm, created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, has been growing. The show follows the story of Andrea "Dre" Greene (Dominique Fishback) who becomes an obsessive fan of musical artist Ni'Jah (Nirine S Brown). When her admiration for the star goes too far, dangerous events occur. After the release of the sixth episode, fans have been sharing their theories to try to make sense of the thrilling plot. For those looking for a summary of the episode's ending, here is what you need to know.

#1. Swarm Episode 6 Recap

swarm episode 6 explainedSource: Netflix Life

This episode reveals the truth about the string of murders connected to Dre and her obsession with Ni'Jah, as well as the mysterious figure known as The Collector. In the end, we learn that The Collector was actually Dre's late father who had been stalking and killing those who got too close to his daughter.
In this episode, the characters of Andrea and Khalid, among others, are not played by the actors we’ve previously seen in the series. London Rose, not Dominique Fishback, takes on the role of Andrea in this episode, as it serves as a documentary re-enactment of events. We follow Detective Greene as she comes close to cracking the case and catching Dre. At the end of the episode, we learn that Dre is now going by the name Tony and has transitioned. We catch up with Tony in the following episode.
But things are twisted further when Donald Glover, as himself, appears in the episode. In a concluding scene, Glover discusses “this show I’m working on right now with Chloë [Bailey] and Damson [Idris] and Dom Fishback.” This suggests to the viewer that the other Swarm episodes, besides episode 6, are supposed to be fictional. They are themselves dramatizations of a true crime case that the detective, Loretta Greene, is exploring.
Related: Is Dre From 'Swarm' Autistic? Fully Explained

#2. Swarm Episode 6 Ending Explained 

swarm episode 6 explainedSource: People

The sixth episode of Swarm, titled Fallin' Through the Cracks, is presented as a true crime documentary. We follow Memphis detective Loretta Greene (Heather Simms) as she investigates the murders connected to Andrea "Dre" Greene (Dominique Fishback) and her obsession with Ni'Jah (Nirine S Brown). The episode reveals the truth about the murders and the mysterious figure known as The Collector, who is actually Dre's late father. Since the episode's release, viewers have been discussing and theorizing what the ending could mean. 
One theory is that Dre ran on stage at the Ni'Jah concert and got arrested, with the true crime documentary piecing together the murders afterwards. Episode 7 then shows Dre's viewpoint after she runs on stage and "finally snaps." Having Ni'Jah's face replaced with Marissa's is all part of Dre's imagination, as she feels immense guilt for not answering Marissa's call and carrying out the promise to meet Ni'Jah. It is suggested that watching episode 7 before episode 6 will help with the order of events.
Many are under the impression that Swarm’s real ending comes at the end of episode 6.

#3. What Will Happen In The Next Episode?

swarm episode 6 explainedSource: Insider

The episode 6 coda featuring the genuine Donald Glover has caused much discussion. This clip establishes the Fallin' Through the Cracks documentary as fact, making viewers of Swarm wonder if the preceding episodes were also true. Nabers clarified to the Los Angeles Times that in this series, which is “not a work of fiction,” viewers are seeing actors reenacting events that happened in a two and a half year timeframe.
The parallels between the TV show and real life, notably its parallels with Beyoncé, had some fans questioning whether Swarm’s Andrea Greene is real. Nabers and Glover took inspiration from real events and murders, as well as rumored incidents relating to ‘stan culture’ to write the show. So, while the characters are fictitious, the source material is grounded in some reality. Episode 6 emphasizes this idea, toeing the line of reality.
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