The Season 1 finale of “1883” brings the journey of immigrants and cowboys to an end. Throughout the first season, the caravan led by Shea Brennan crosses the Great Plains in hopes of reaching Oregon. However, the group faces many difficulties and loses many members along the way. Josef, Thomas, and Noemi are each fan-favorite characters in their own right, and as the caravan reaches the final part of its journey, we’re sure viewers must be searching for answers about their whereabouts. In that case, allow us to share everything you need to know about Josef, Thomas and Noemi’s endings and what the future may hold for them in the world of “1883”. SPOILERS AHEAD!
What happens to Josef, Thomas and Noemi in 1883?
In ‘1883’ Josef is a German immigrant who speaks little English and inadvertently becomes the leader of the immigrants. Thomas is a Civil War veteran working as Agent Pinkerton guiding immigrants through the Great Plains with his former Army Captain Shea Brennan. Along the way, Thomas meets Noemi, a Romanian gypsy widow struggling to survive. Thomas and Noemi develop feelings for each other and hope to start a new life in Oregon.
In the penultimate episode of season 1, Josef is bitten by a snake. In the season finale, the bite begins to infect his leg and Thomas amputates it to save Josef’s life. Josef survives, but his wife, Risa, who also suffered serious injuries in the previous episode, succumbs to her injuries. After the caravan disbands, Josef accompanies Thomas and Noemi pulls his cart. In the final moments of the finale, a year after Elsa’s death, Josef, Noemi, and Thomas all reach Oregon.
Will Josef, Thomas and Noemi be in season 2?
The journeys of Josef, Thomas and Noemi come to an end when they arrive at their destination. Noemi finds a partner in Thomas, while Thomas finds a sense of belonging with Noemi and her children. On the other hand, Josef reaches Oregon but has to pay a high price. In the final moments, we see Josef trying to make a living despite losing his leg and his wife. Thomas and Noemi plan to build a house in Oregon. Therefore, it seems that the characters have finally achieved their goals and there is no more story to be told about their lives.
Paramount+ has ordered additional episodes of “1883,” meaning there will be a second episode of the show. However, whether actors LaMonica Garrett, Marc Rissmann, and Gratiela Brancusi, who play Thomas, Josef, and Noemi, will be featured in the new episodes remains unclear. The creators could decide to focus the narrative on the one-year gap between Elsa’s death and the trio’s arrival in Oregon. In this case, it is possible to tell captivating stories featuring all three characters. However, if the creators choose to focus on the Duttons and their early days in Montana, it will be difficult for the narrative to do justice to Thomas, Noemi, and Josef. From then on, we may have seen the last of the trio on our screens.
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