Want to know what happened to Elsa Dutton? Fans are in for a huge shock as the popular series 1883 season one finale is finally here, and it seems like the makers have a huge surprise for viewers.
Sadly enough, one of the most important characters of the series bid goodbye to the show, and it was followed by a heartbreaking scene that indeed was not something that viewers expected in the season finale.
Series producer David Glasser has opened up about the ending saying how the network is excited to bring viewers something additional to 1883, which has been described as something super exciting as there was one way set with it while adding that there was one version, and now there will be two versions.
However, fans have cleverly curious to know what went down in the 1883 season 1 finale. Let us take a look at all the details and lesser-known facts to find out what happened to Elsa Dutton.
What Happened to Elsa Dutton?
In a shocking turn of events dies after an arrow severely wounds her liver. In a heartbreaking scene, Elsa’s parents desired to stay near their daughter’s final resting place, which eventually led to the family’s decision to put down roots in Montana instead of Oregon as they had originally planned. The gut-wrenching finale took fans by surprise.
As Elsa painfully succumbs to the infection, she makes one last wish of her to be picked where she will be buried, and James and Margaret decide to settle on whichever land Elsa chooses.
As viewers see how Elsa’s fate answers the looming question of all the hardships the family had to face to stake their claim on the land, it becomes clear why the Duttons have such a deep connection with Paradise Valley. Elsa died beneath a tree in her father’s arms.
When she knew her hours were numbered, she took off with James on horseback to find the perfect spot to die.
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Who is Elsa Dutton?
Elsa Dutton is the fearless daughter of James and Margaret Dutton. With time, Elsa goes on to become one of the fan-favorite characters of the series.
As she has been somewhat of a fiery and brilliant young woman who faced situations with nothing but utmost courage, as her tragic death was a huge shock for viewers, Elsa seemingly observed the entire journey as the Dutton family explored the promise of vast land expanses, new opportunities, and a better life.
While talking about Elsa’s death, the 1883 executive producer David Glasser opened up about the shocking episode, titled “This Is Not Your Heaven,” which was written by the series showrunner, Taylor Sheridan.
Glasser admitted that he didn’t think Elsa was going to die until about two minutes before she did, and he kept thinking how Elsa is probably crucial to the Dutton family tree, and there was no way the makers were going to kill off the narrator and the main character.
Faith Hill Talks About Elsa’s Death in 1883
Faith Hill, who plays the role of a Dutton matriarch Margaret opened up about her on-screen daughter’s poignant death scene and how it was emotionally painful for the actors as well.
While talking about the role, Faith Hill states that she can only speak as Margaret because she cannot even imagine, and she doesn’t even allow herself those thoughts as a mother. Faith Hill herself has three daughters with her husband and her 1883 co-star Tim McGraw.
The actress further admitted that the most difficult thing for Margaret is to not be next to her child during any type of suffering, especially death, as fans have been taken by surprise as the makers have killed off one of the most crucial characters. It seems like the actors, too, had a difficult time enacting the scene of Elsa’s tragic death in the series.
