: After years of miscommunication, the two reach a level of mutual trust and security. This is notably seen during their quiet Christmas together, which Lorraine describes as a "miracle". The Sacrifice of Love

Many stories say that true love means sacrificing your dreams to be together. Normal People argues the opposite: true love means supporting each other's growth, even if it means being apart.

The season finale episode "F***up" picks up where the previous episode left off, with Marianne and Connell trying to navigate their complicated relationship.