‘The Hawk’ ending explained: Does Lonnie complete the Grand Slam?
Netflix just ensured that subscribers get to end the week with a laughter package, thanks to The Hawk, starring Will Ferrell.
The sports-comedy series stars the veteran actor-comedian as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins, a now-washed-out, former pro-golfer, who is on a desperate mission to make a career comeback, driven by the belief that he’s just a step away from completing the Grand Slam.
Despite his body and family telling otherwise, Lonnie refuses to acknowledge that he’s well past his prime, making the situation hellishly chaotic and complicated. But since he is stubborn about making the whackiest of comebacks, he must battle his arch-nemesis and his own son, Lance, the present golden boy of golf.
While Lonnie makes it clear throughout the series that he’s ready to do anything for the ultimate win, does he truly get to complete the Grand Slam at the end of The Hawk?
Does Lonnie complete the Grand Slam in The Hawk?
The Hawk, the ten-episode sports comedy series, takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride as Lonnie’s road to achieving the seemingly impossible summons relentless chaos, laughter, mishaps, and memories. Although the entire world believes otherwise when it comes to Lonnie’s dreams, including his own family, no hold-back is enough to convince him to back down. This is why what we witness in the show cannot be categorised simply under umbrella categories of win and loss.
Lonnie bags the victory in many key tournaments throughout The Hawk, defying all odds, personal, physical, and professional. In fact, his determination helps him reach the US Open, one of the most prestigious tournaments, making spectators believe that completing the Grand Slam is not far down the line.
But in the play-offs, Lonnie has to play opposite his longtime rival, Golden Fisk, and what’s more challenging is his son, Lance. Despite coming across as a worn-out former champion, the series protagonist gives his competitors a run for their money, ultimately digging himself out on the 18th hole. However, Lonnie ultimately has to bow down when he loses by a single point to his own son, turning the tables with a psychological checkmate.
So, to answer the question on everyone’s mind, no, Lonnie doesn’t complete the Grand Slam in The Hawk.