Yellowjackets: Who dies and who survives in seasons 1 and 2
Yellowjackets is a psychological thriller that explores the aftermath of a plane crash involving a high school girls’ soccer team, delving into the darker aspects of survival, including the harrowing subject of cannibalism. While the series is fictional, it vividly portrays the psychological and physical dangers of life in the wilderness. Here’s a look at the significant deaths that have shaped the narrative across its first two seasons.
Major Deaths in Yellowjackets Seasons 1 and 2
1. Coach Bill Martinez
- Actor: Carlos Sanz
- Cause of Death: He fell out of the plane during the crash, landing on a tree branch that impaled him. The crash claimed the lives of all crew members, including the pilots and a team member, Rachel Goldman.
2. Laura Lee
- Actor: Jane Widdop
- Cause of Death: After surviving the crash, Laura Lee attempted to fly a jet she found but ultimately died when the plane exploded due to a fire started by her teddy bear.
3. Jackie Taylor
- Actor: Ella Purnell
- Cause of Death: Jackie froze to death outside after an argument with her best friend, Shauna, leading her to leave the cabin and sleep in the cold.
4. Crystal
- Actor: Nuha Jes Izman
- Cause of Death: Crystal accidentally fell off a cliff after confronting Misty about the plane’s emergency transmitter, which Misty had destroyed.
5. Shauna’s Baby
- Actor: Sophie Nélisse
- Fate: Shauna went into labor and gave birth, but it was revealed to be a hallucination as her baby did not survive due to Shauna’s malnourishment.
6. Javi Martinez
- Actor: Luciano Leroux
- Cause of Death: Javi fell through the ice while trying to escape and drowned, leaving the girls powerless to save him.
7. Pit Girl
- Identity: Unnamed girl
- Cause of Death: She fell into a pit of wooden spikes after being chased by unknown assailants in the series’ opening sequence.
8. Travis Martinez
- Actor: Andres Soto
- Cause of Death: Initially thought to have committed suicide, Travis actually accidentally hanged himself after an argument.
9. Adam Martin
- Actor: Peter Gadiot
- Cause of Death: Shauna stabbed Adam, mistaking him for a blackmailer, leading to his death.
10. Gloria DeGenaro
- Actor: Eve Sigall
- Cause of Death: Died from a stroke; Misty used her death to cover up Adam’s murder by hiding his body in Gloria’s coffin.
11. Jessica Roberts
- Actor: Rekha Sharma
- Cause of Death: Died after Misty injected her cigarettes with drugs, causing her to collapse in her car.
12. Kevyn Tan
- Actor: Alex Wyndham
- Cause of Death: Poisoned by Misty’s love interest, Walter, as part of a plan to frame him for Adam’s death.
13. Natalie
- Actor: Juliette Lewis
- Cause of Death: Sacrificed herself to save Lisa from Misty, getting injected with poison instead.
Characters still alive in Yellowjackets Season 3
- Shauna Shipman – Her storyline continues to evolve in both the past and present.
- Taissa Turner – Navigating her political ambitions while dealing with her dark side.
- Ben Scott – The only adult survivor, his role in the past events remains to be seen.
- Jeff Sadecki – Involved in protecting Shauna from her former teammates.
- Misty Quigley – Still alive, her actions have become increasingly dangerous.
- Lottie Matthews – Part of the group that sacrifices Shauna, her motives remain mysterious.
- Van Palmer – Continues to navigate the wilderness’s psychological impact.
“Yellowjackets” artfully blends survival drama with psychological horror, making each death resonate deeply within the narrative. The survival aspect alongside the characters’ dark decisions adds layers of complexity to their relationships and the unfolding story. Are there any specific deaths or character arcs you’re particularly drawn to?
